College Recruiting

As in business, it’s all about finding the right person for the role. by Rick A. Richards Getting the right people into the right position is the lifeblood of any business or organization. There are dozens of books and classes explaining how to make sure the right people are put in the right job, but […]

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SBA Day with Peoples Bank

INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Regional Development Company (504 Loan Program) will be hosting an SBA Day with Peoples Bank. The program will be held at the Embassies of Christ, 4835 Cleveland Street., Gary, IN on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. – 8

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Strongbow sold to Luke Oil Co.

VALPARAISO – Strongbow Inn, a 70-year-old landmark restaurant in Valparaiso has been sold by Russ and Nancy Adams to Luke Oil Co. Adams is the grandson of the restaurant’s founder, Bess Thrun. Strongbow is known for its turkey and the business was started in the 1930s. The restaurant has 130 employees. Luke Oil is a

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Hammond has new corporation counsel

HAMMOND – Mayor Thomas M. McDermott has announced Kristina Kantar has been named corporation counsel for the city. Kantar graduated from Drake University School of Law in 1994 and has been employed by the city for eight years as city attorney. She replaces William J. O’Connor, who retired after eight years with the city to

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Aleris to close Hammond facility

HAMMOND – Aleris has announced the closing of its Hammond plant, putting 20 people out of work. Aleris, based in Ohio, is an aluminum recycling operation and has operated in Hammond for 34 years. The plant takes scrap aluminum and recycles it for use as a slag conditioner, desulfurizer and other products used in steelmaking.

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