Malika Butler

Indiana Manufacturers Association adds to government affairs, communications staff

Malika Butler has joined the government affairs and communications staff of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. Butler most recently served as manager of political affairs at the Indy Chamber of Commerce and spent time as a government affairs associate with Gubera Public Affairs. She also served as a legislative assistant for the Indiana House of Representatives

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United Way

Volunteers still needed for Aug. 10 annual Day of Caring event

Volunteers still are need for the annual Day of Caring event set for Aug. 10 at numerous locations across the Region. The event is the largest single-day volunteer event across Northwest Indiana. Day of Caring brings together nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, churches, civic groups and individuals to change lives one project at a time. The day

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Alternative chrome plating process launched at Notre Dame’s IDEA Center step closer to commercialization

An environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional chrome plating process launched through Notre Dame’s IDEA Center has secured a private investor and business partner. North Carolina-based steel manufacturer Nucor Corp. announced July 27 it has purchased a minority equity stake in the parent company of Trion Coatings LLC of South Bend, which is developing alternative

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Peoples Bank

NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, Peoples Bank closes purchase of First Personal Financial Corp., First Personal Bank

MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, parent of Peoples Bank, announced July 26 it has completed its acquisition of First Personal Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Personal Bank of Orland Park, Ill. in a stock and cash transaction. “We are excited to establish a physical presence within Orland Park, Lemont, and Chicago (Garfield Ridge),

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Lisa Jordan

Family & Youth Services Bureau CEO Lisa Jordan retiring from post Dec. 31

VALPARAISO – Lisa Jordan, president and CEO of the Family & Youth Services Bureau, is retiring from the post effective Dec. 31. Jordan has logged 23 years of public service to Porter County. She has overseen more than 20 different programs, which have served more than 4,000 families and youths annually. BeLinda Georgeff, presently the

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