Builders of tomorrow
Technology revolutionizes construction industry and leads way for companies to attract, retain younger workers
Chester Inc.
New spaces for old places
As community leaders develop plans to bring new life to empty spaces, officials are optimistic about what the future holds for their communities.
Hammond Machine Works expanding operations
Hammond Machine Works is enhancing its Region-based capabilities.
Altered workplaces
Companies find innovative ways to embrace technology with greater efficiencies and more collaboration post crisis, including more open spaces, sanitation and cloud solutions.
The allure of spec building
Residential growth in Indiana boomed first and is followed by an industrial market fortified by changing consumer demands after the pandemic. Spec buildings are part of that surge, giving a boost to the commercial market.
Green job growth
Northwest Indiana is a major hub for clean-energy jobs, with 10,320 at the end of 2019. Growth in the industry is expected to continue as the shift from coal accelerates.
Valparaiso building project features two-sided power generating solar panels
Vale View at 260 S. Franklin St., built by Wayne Enterprises in Valparaiso, features what the company describes as the “state’s first commercial bifacial solar panel installation.”
Remote working simplified
Experts say companies that permitted remote working were ahead of the curve and prepared to deal with the impact of stay-at-home orders during the caronavirus crisis. Firms that weren’t, however, sought expertise to quickly adapt to the situation.
Charitable good neighbors
Across Northwest Indiana, companies are finding ways to give back — whether it’s responding to a fire call, assembling snack packs for children through local YMCA programs, giving away meals at Thanksgiving, helping build a playground, working on a Habitat for Humanity project or raising money to benefit a food bank or the United Way.
Region companies and residents to be honored for philanthropic efforts
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Indiana Chapter will recognize Region residents and businesses for their philanthropic efforts on Nov. 20.