MICHIGAN CITY – In partnership with the United Way of LaPorte County and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, and in conjunction with the opening of the fifth annual Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix offshore powerboat race, the Northwest Indiana Leaders Young Professional Network will host their inaugural Brewers Brawl event at the […]
Despite high unemployment rates, it’s not always easy for employers to find qualified hires. Local programs are closing the gap. by Michael Puente When 2013 began, Northwest Indiana’s jobless rate stood at 9.8 percent, more than a percentage point higher than Indiana’s overall jobless rate of 8.5 percent and two points above the national rate
Legendary funk / R&B/ soul / rock group EARTH, WIND & FIRE is scheduled for their first South Bend concert appearance in 38 years at the historic Morris Performing Arts Center, on Sunday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. Original members Phillip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson lead the group back to South Bend for
JASPER, Ind. – Matrix Integration, a leading technology solutions provider based in Jasper, Ind., today announced that president and CEO, Brenda Stallings, has been recognized by UBM Tech Channel’s CRN as one of the top Women of the Channel. CRN’s annual list recognizes nearly 300 female executives across vendor channel organizations, distributors and solution providers
HAMMOND – Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Speros A. Batistatos announced a new partnership between the Hammond and the South Shore CVA to collect data on attendees of the annual Festival of the Lakes, a five-day festival at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Building on more than two decades of experience serving the office furniture and home interiors market, The Charter Group today announced formation of a dedicated Furniture Practice led by Andrew Williams. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based merger and acquisition advisory firm said the move reflects growing activity and demand for buy, sell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date total cargo shipments for the period March 22 to May 31 were 8.1 million metric tons, down 12 percent over the same period in 2012. “U.S. grain tonnage shipped through Seaway locks more than doubled (132 percent) compared to last year’s figures through May 31,
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will host the Summer Fun Along the South Shore photo contest. Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, Sept. 1. Photographs should be candid and depicting people enjoying summer activities such as water parks, festivals, beaches and parks. The first place winner will receive a $500
