California safe maker sets up new location in Hammond Not only does Kevin Trimble own a trademarked “Second Amendment” residential gun safe in his home, but many of his house guests also end up owning one. “These gun safes are fairly new with our company, but already they’re very popular with our customers,” said Trimble, […]
Online music instrument retailer Sweetwater bringing 1,000+ new jobs to Indiana
Sweetwater, an online music instrument retailer, which launched in Fort Wayne in 1979, announced Oct. 2 plans to invest $76.4 million in a headquarters expansion project that will create up to 1,009 new jobs by 2022. “Sweetwater is a strong, Indiana-built company with a proven track record of recruiting and retaining employees from other states, […]
Eastlake Athletic Club acquires seven Fitstop fitness centers
ELKHART – Eastlake Athletic Club announced Aug. 8 that it has acquired Fitstop, which operates seven fitness centers, including five in Indiana and two in Michigan. The Fitstop sites offer many services including cardio and strength training, group classes, martial arts training, child care, tanning, 24-hour access and nutritional supplements. Fitstop’s Indiana locations are in […]
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), […]
Skin, Vein & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Munster purchased by Pinnacle Dermatology
Pinnacle Dermatology of Lombard, Ill. has acquired Skin, Vein & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Munster. Dr. Ahmad Fathi and his team will join Pinnacle Dermatology. Pinnacle said it is adding dermatologist Dr. Olga Radkevich-Brown to the Munster practice. Fathi was the president and owner of Skin, Vein and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic for more than 30 […]