Credit unions offer alternatives to traditional banking. by Michael Puente When the great recession hit in 2008 and lasted through much of 2009, securing a loan through a traditional bank became more difficult, with stricter income guidelines and tougher collateral requirements as a way to reduce the risk of loans going unpaid. That meant some […]
SOUTH BEND – Jeannine Johnston has joined the accounting firm of Kruggel, Lawton, & Company, LLC, as a senior staff accountant in the firm’s Elkhart office. Johnston will primarily be involved in audit, review, and compilation work, as well as tax preparation for individual and corporate clients. Johnston began her career working in the areas
GRIFFITH – As of April 3, the Lake Area United Way-FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card has saved local residents $1 million on medications for asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other health conditions. “Lowering the cost of prescriptions allows more residents to get the medicine they need when they need it,” said Dave Koester,
MISHAWAKA – In order to serve patients in a more collaborative and comprehensive manner, Midwest Cardiovascular Specialists has joined the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) health system. The following cardiologists became part of the St. Joseph Physician Network, a group of medical practices owned and operated by SJRMC: Farid Jalinous, Sachin Patel, William Sarnat,
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) have chosen URS Corp. to develop a strategic business plan for commuter transit in northern Indiana. The two organizations will split the estimated $550,000 cost of the plan, which is expected to be complete in early 2014.
HAMMOND – Speros A. Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore CVA, has announced that the annual Gary Air Show scheduled for July 12 to 14, has been canceled due to the impacts of sequestration. “In response to the government’s sequestration measures which have resulted in the intentionally painful cuts of the federal budget
VALPARAISO – Metro Recycling will be part of the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Event on April 20. The free event will be held at the Porter County Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We’re proud to be a sponsor for the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Event,” said Neil Samahon, CEO of Metro Recycling.
KNOX – Starke County residents are invited to attend the Community Health Fair Friday, April 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Knox Community Center, 55 E. Lake St. Indiana University Health Starke Hospital and Community Services of Starke County partnered for the annual event. Participants will receive a free gift for attending. Refreshments
