MERRILLVILLE – Advanced Imaging Solutions, a marketplace leader in managed print services, copiers, printers, and managed IT services has purchased Pinnacle of Indiana, a Microsoft Certified Partner and one of the top managed information technology service providers in the Midwest. Together, they will serve over 3,000 customers concentrated in Northern Indiana and Central and South […]
Glass company opens the (steel) door to long-term success. by Steve Kaelble “There are still a lot of people in Northwest Indiana who know Lazzaro as just a glass company,” says Joel Putz, president of The Lazzaro Companies in Merrillville. Yes, roughly a third of the business still involves glass, but much has changed since
It’s not easy assessing job applicants’ technology know-how. by Keith Kirkpatrick Robert needed his next hire to be solid in technology. When he interviewed Angela, he asked, “How good are you with computers?” She responded, “Great,” and explained that she had shot a few videos and posted them on YouTube. Besides, she had the usual
Ball State economist Michael Hicks that today’s federal job report underscores his belief that recovery from the Great Recession will be anemic for the long term. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the economy added about 155,000 new jobs in December. The jobless rate remained at 7.8 percent as about 12.2 million Americans continued
LAPORTE – Melissa Grcich has been named the new Transitional Care/Care Management Director for both Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals. She will oversee the departments, collaborating in the development and implantation of transitional care and new structure within the Social Services/Case Management department. Grcich brings varied leadership experience in charge nurse roles, development
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced its 2012 Hospitality Award recipients. Nearly 300 members of the tourism and hospitality industries gathered to honor the award winners and welcome the holiday season. This year’s recipients included the Microtel Inn and Suites of Michigan City as Hotel of the Year; “A Fabulous
MUNSTER – Women looking for exceptional imaging care close to home will find it at the Women’s Diagnostic Center of Community Hospital. A recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) gave Community Diagnostic Center a three-year term of accreditation in breast magnetic resonance imaging. “By receiving the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation, our
HAMMOND – Developing effective leaders through research and practice is the focus of the recently-established Purdue University Calumet Leadership Center. The interdisciplinary center seeks to advance successful leadership through application of critical, related concepts intended to benefit both experienced and emerging leaders. “Our world today is in need of capable, honorable leaders,” Purdue Calumet Chancellor
