PORTER – Indiana Dunes Tourism in Porter County has announced that 2011 showed a 5.9 percent increase in tourism and travel. A report by Certec Inc. of Kentucky showed tourism and travel contributed $348.3 million to the Porter County economic, up by more than $36 million from 2009. The study showed that overnight visitors spent […]
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority closed out 2012 with an increase in the total estimated economic impact to the region. Large events such as the nationally televised Leon’s Triathlon and the National Softball Association’s Girls Fast Pitch ‘B’ World Series, and conventions and campaigns like Bring it Home resulted in more
KNOX – Indiana University Health Starke Hospital has announced the rollout of the IU Health Radiology Cloud. Josephine Klicek, director of diagnostic imaging, said the information system “will have a huge impact on continued care of the patients that are transferred to Indianapolis from IU Health Starke Hospital.” The Cloud is intended to replace the
CHICAGO – A New York-based investment group has acquired Supervalu Inc. for more than $100 million and the assumption of $3 billion in debt. Supervalu is the parent company for Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Acme and Star Market. The deal by AB Acquisition, which includes Cerberus Capital Management, includes 877 stores across the country. Jewel-Osco operates several
SOUTH BEND – Old National Bank, based in Evansville, has expanded in northern Indiana, acquiring 24 offices from the Bank of America in South Bend, Elkhart and southern Michigan. Old National already has four offices in South Bend, Granger and Elkhart. The acquisition includes four offices in Indiana and 20 in southern Michigan, a state
MERRILLVILLE – A former Osco Drugs store at 61st Avenue and Broadway in Gary will soon become a Community HealthNet clinic. Work on the $600,000 project has begun it is expected to be completed soon. HealthNet will have nine exam rooms and provide primary care, pediatric care, obstetrics services and provide other health needs. HealthNet
VALPARAISO – Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP has announced that Keith Wolak has been voted to equity partnership at Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP. Wolak originally joined the firm in 2008, specializing in estate planning, wealth planning, probate and taxation. He has represented clients before all levels of the IRS and the United States Tax
MERRILLVILLE – Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP has announced that Jamie R. Kauther has joined the firm as an associate. Kauther, who is located in the firm’s Merrillville office, focuses her practice on labor and employment law and litigation. Kauther worked with the firm as a law clerk during her studies at Valparaiso University School
