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Lifetime of influence

April 2, 2021 – By Philip Potempa Leave a Comment

Don Babcock receives Sagamore of the Wabash award

Don Babcock, who spent two decades as director of economic development at NIPSCO, plans to stay involved in the Region’s communities during retirement.

Filed Under: 2021-Apr-May, Leader & CEO Profiles Tagged With: Don Babcock, Heather Ennis, Ignite the Region, Jim Schellinger Indiana secretary of commerce, NIPSCO, Northwest Indiana Forum, Sagamore of the Wabash Award

Guidance for entrepreneurs

December 2, 2020 – By Lauren Caggiano Leave a Comment

Clint Powell

An array of resources, from higher learning institutions to public-private partnership, are available to help startups and existing businesses seeking advice to get an idea off the ground or help a company grow.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Workforce Tagged With: Clint Powell, Donald Pelka, Elevate Ventures, Ignite the Region, Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics, Jacob Schpok, Lawrence Hamer, Mechanic-Direct, Northwest Indiana Economic Forum, Purdue University Northwest, Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business, Rajan Selladurai, SCORE, Small Business Administration, workforce development

Viewpoint: Better workforce essential

December 2, 2020 – By Linda Woloshansky Leave a Comment

Linda Woloshansky

The people of Northwest Indiana more than deserve Gov. Eric Holcomb’s designation as a 21st Century Talent Region. However, this designation does come with directives for keeping it.

Filed Under: 2020-Dec-Jan, Viewpoint Tagged With: 21st Century Talent Region, Blair Milo, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Ignite the Region, linda woloshansky

NWI BizHub new online resource for Region entrepreneurs seeking business advice

November 11, 2020 – By Larry Avila

NWI BizHub

Business owners seeking guidance or people interested in starting their own company but need help, now have a one-stop online resource to find answers.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship Tagged With: Around the Region, Center of Workforce Innovations, Crown Point Community Foundation, Ignite the Region, Legacy Foundation, Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, NWI BizHub, NWI Forum, Unity Foundation of La Porte County

Ignite the Region update event rescheduled for Sept. 17

September 10, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Northwest Indiana Forum

An event to update community and Region leaders on an initiative to develop a long-term strategy to strengthen Northwest Indiana’s economy is back on.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economic Development Tagged With: Around the Region, Ignite the Region, Northwest Indiana Forum, Sand Creek County Club, update event

Northwest Indiana Forum postpones Aug. 20 Ignite the Region update event

August 17, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Northwest Indiana Forum

The Northwest Indiana Forum is postponing its Aug. 20 event.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, economic development initiative, Ignite the Region, Northwest Indiana Forum

Aug. 20 event will provide update on Ignite the Region initiative

August 10, 2020 – By Larry Avila

Northwest Indiana Forum

Organizers of a Region initiative to develop a long-term strategy to strengthen Northwest Indiana’s economy are ready to provide on update on their progress.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy Tagged With: Around the Region, economic development, Ignite the Region, Northwest Indiana Forum, Pete Visclosky

Northwest Indiana Forum’s Heather Ennis elected chair of Indiana Economic Development Association

December 11, 2019 – By Larry Avila

IEDA

Heather Ennis, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, was elected the 2020 chair for the Indiana Economic Development Association board of directors.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Leadership Tagged With: 2020 board chair, Around the Region, Heather Ennis, Ignite the Region, Indiana Economic Development Association, Northwest Indiana Forum

Do it yourself not as easy as it sounds

October 3, 2019 – By Troy Linker Leave a Comment

Troy Linker

Region’s infrastructure experts focused on future The TV shows make it look so easy to “do it yourself.” No matter your generation, whether it is today’s Chip and Joanna Ganes or yesterday’s Bob and Norm from “This Old House,” they make it look easy to DIY. All you need is a little gumption, a saw, […]

Filed Under: 2019-Oct-Nov, Publisher's Note Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, Ignite the Region, infrastructure improvements, Northwest Indiana Forum

Indiana ready for the world

October 3, 2019 – By Lesly Bailey Leave a Comment

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor a logistics leader

Education, engagement, talent development, teamwork and informed insight, along with infrastructure, keep the Region heading in the right direction logistically, experts say.

Filed Under: 2019-Oct-Nov, Transportation & Logistics Tagged With: Alicia Thomas, Andy Mason, Bryce Carpenter, Cline Avenue Bridge Project, Conexus Indiana, Crossroads of America, Eman Ibrahim, Erin Sweitzer, Gary airport, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Ignite the Region, Indiana Economic Development Corp., Ivy Tech Community College, Jack Schoenfelder, Jennifer Mann, logistics, made in Indiana, Next Level Jobs, Next Level Roads, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, NWI Forum’s Ignite the Region, ort of Indiana-Burns Harbor, Partners for Clean Air Industrial Award, Peter Kimball, Scott Weber, St. Lawrence Seaway

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