LAPORTE – The LaPorte County Extension Homemakers have compiled a cookbook to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Indiana Extension Homemakers organization. These tried and true recipes have been submitted by current Extension Homemakers and they, in turn, have submitted recipes from their mothers and grandmothers who were past members of clubs in LaPorte County. […]
French Lick Resort next fall will be the site of an LPGA Legends tournament benefiting the American Heart Association. “We are very excited to continue our tradition at French Lick Resort in supporting women’s golf and partnering with these LPGA legends, and also to be able to give back and bring awareness to such a
Employers increasingly demand workers with more education. by Barbara D. Grimsgard In November, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board will share with the community its 2012 State of the Workforce Report identifying our region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. It highlights key findings as they relate to demographics, education, labor force, income and education, industry and
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority has named Sherri Ziller as its first chief operating officer. Ziller, 31, has served as finance and grants manager since 2006. “For more than six years, Sherri has done an outstanding job for us,” said RDA President and CEO Bill Hanna. “She has overseen the commitment
GARY – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. “I am truly honored to receive this appointment because it represents another opportunity for the needs of the City of Gary to be heard at the national level,” said Freeman-Wilson.
GARY – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson hosted a groundbreaking with representatives from TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers at the new Petro Stopping Centers, 3001 Grant Street. “This partnership is another example of why developing the Department of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation was a good decision,” said Freeman-Wilson. “We’ve been
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank has been recognized by the Small Business Administration for closing more SBA loans in the state of Indiana than any other mid-size bank. Gail Gesell, district director of the Indiana Small Business Administration presented the award to Carrie Kosac, SBA Manager at 1st Source Bank at the SBA’s annual
WANATH – Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center has completed work on a High Tunnel project that will allow small crop production year round. “A hard freeze signals the end of the outdoor growing season, but vegetable farmers who take advantage of unheated greenhouses and row covers can protect crops into the late fall and winter for nearly
