High demand for coal and agricultural products resulted in a record six-month period for the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon. The Ports of Indiana reported about 4.7 million tons of cargo moved through the port between January and June, an increase of 36 percent when compared to the same period last year. Record shipments included maritime …
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Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list for 2018 features 63 Indiana companies, including one in the top 10 and several from Northwest and North Central Indiana. The Northwest and North Central Indiana companies on the list include (ordered by ranking on list): 529 – Gen-Y Hitch, Bremen 2,232 – Prime Real Estate, Crown Point 3,292 …
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A new report shows the number of women-owned businesses in Indiana is increasing. The latest State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express and prepared by Ventureneer with support from CoreWoman, estimates Indiana is home to 181,400 women-owned companies, employing 191,600 people who have generated $33.3 billion in sales. The latest number of women-owned …
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Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana surged back in July after showing a drop the previous month. The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, which represents Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties, reported 1,070 closed sales in July, an 8.4 percent increase from July 2017. In June, closed sales totaled …
New physicians recently joined Franciscan Physician Network. Dr. Mazen Alakhras specializes in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. He will see patients in Lafayette and at Franciscan Physician Network’s Specialty Clinic in Crawfordsville and Franciscan Health Rensselaer’s Specialty in Rensselaer. Alakhras received his medical degree from Tishreen University Medical School in Syria. He completed his …
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The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has signed a collaboration agreement with Purdue University Northwest.
GARY – A college education has returned immediate dividends for three graduates of Indiana University Northwest. Truly Teas, an online beverage business, was launched by IU Northwest alums Demi Kolintzas, 26, of Schererville; Lindsey Liesenfelt, 26, of Cedar Lake; and Branka Vukotic, 33, of Highland. The trio banded together in a marketing strategies class for …
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MICHIGAN CITY – New leadership recently was appointed at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa. Brenda Temple was named vice president and general manager and Bret Cox was named assistant general manager. Both executives are returning to Blue Chip from senior management positions at other Boyd Gaming properties. Temple’s career with Boyd Gaming spans nearly …
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Ed Uehling and Ben Bauer want to show a pick-up truck tailgate can do more than just hold in cargo. Valparaiso-based startup King Tailgates is among 15 semi-finalists in the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Launch Pad competition, which showcases developers with innovative automotive aftermarket products. SEMA is an organization dedicated to the automotive …
An economic thinktank forecasts the nation’s economy should remain in a growth mode the remainder of 2018. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in July to 110.7, following a 0.5 percent increase in June, and a 0.1 percent increase in May. A reading over 100 indicates economic expansion. “The …
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