Critical ‘guiding force’
Executive director of South Shore Arts decides to stay another year to help return to normal after canceled concerts, programming during pandemic.
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Viewpoint: Overcome inequality with learning opportunities
K.L. Allen, regional director of Western Governors University, says the way to overcome inequality in our country is to offer affordable educational opportunities for all.
Federal relief available for restaurants impacted by pandemic
The Small Business Administration is offering relief grants for the restaurant and food service industry affected by the pandemic.
Valparaiso University requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Some Indiana colleges are requiring either a segment or its entire campus population to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning this fall.
Region health providers reach milestones in statewide COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Some Region health care providers have reached or surpassed milestones as part of statewide efforts to vaccinate Hoosiers against COVID-19.
2021 Best of Business
Our readers have selected the 2021 honorees for the Best of Business Awards for Northwest Indiana and Michiana. Here is the complete list of 51 awards across seven categories.
Furniture made to last
Steve Beigle’s Chesterton store Circles in the Wind sells made-to-order furniture produced by Amish carpenters in northern Indiana.
Tips for meeting virtually
Northwest Indiana Forum marketing maven Raeann Trakas shares tips for meeting virtually during this unprecedented time.
National survey finds businesses support vaccinations for COVID
A national survey by PNC Bank found most companies strongly support vaccinations for COVID-19 and plan to encourage their employees to get the shots.
Boost for buying local
Local food growers say the pandemic sparked a buy-local movement because national supply chains seemed much more fragile than believed.