GARY – Renae Vania-Tomczak recently earned designation as a Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) and Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council, the oldest national non-profit community and economic development organization in the U.S. Certification courses were sponsored by the Indiana Association of Community and Economic Development. Vania-Tomczak serves as the Project […]
KNOX – Dr. Nabil Abdo has moved to a new location to better serve his patients. Abdo will provide internal medicine services at 402 W. Culver Road in Knox. Dr. Thomas Browne also provides primary care services at the same location. Abdo received his medical degree from the University of Aleppo in Syria. He completed
SOUTH BEND – The American Marketing Association Michiana Chapter will hold a health care marketing luncheon on April 16. Daniella Koren, founder of healthcare relationship marketing company DKI, is the speaker. Koren’s focus and interest is in relationship marketing, specifically patient relationship marketing. The event will be held at the Pfeil Innovation Center from 11:30
The region’s manufacturers bring innovation to market. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana and manufacturing fit together like hand in glove. The region is known for steel, automobiles, refining and railroads. Generations of region residents have worked in traditional manufacturing and many will likely work there in the future. But new, cutting-edge manufacturers are finding
RENSSELAER – Carpenter Creek Cellars, the newest winery in Indiana, has opened in Jasper County. The winery is on Jordan Road between Remington and Rensselaer. Carpenter Creek has been a two-year project. It opened with six wines ranging from dry to sweet. The production team uses grapes sourced from around the Midwest. “We don’t want
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor James B. Dworkin has been presented with the Ned E. Kalb Leadership Award, an honor co-sponsored by the Purdue Extension Office of LaPorte County and Leadership LaPorte County, two organizations that Ned Kalb impacted. The award is presented annually to recognize a quiet, behind-the-scenes leader in LaPorte County.
SOUTH BEND – Nicole Fallowfield has earned the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) designation from the National Wellness Institute. The designation requires strong academic preparation with a minimum of bachelor’s degree in wellness and/or health related specialty, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing education and professional development. Recipients must have at least
MICHIGAN CITY – Purdue Extension’s Growing Stronger is coming to the Michigan City Senior Center. This eight-week fitness program is free. There will be fellowship, healthy snacks, and the opportunity to practice the exercises with Allison Goshorn, Purdue Extension Educator and certified program leader. The program begins Thursday, April 18, and meets on Tuesdays and
