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Steel and gold

Steel still Region’s gold

From government to private businesses, stakeholders take steps to ensure steelmaking has solid future in Indiana, including high-tech jobs and profits.

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts

All eyes on Northwest Indiana

Commercial real estate professionals say Region remains a high-interest location because of its ready workforce and proximity to Chicago.

Randolph Building

Untapped potential

Experts say Region in position to become major logistics hub in booming e-commerce sector, but they must also prepare for a broad range of impacts on the future.

South Shore Line train

Track pursuits pay off

The long-awaited West Lake Corridor and double-track transportation projects are laying the groundwork for development near new stations.

Alliance Steel comes to Gary

Region’s building boom

Despite nationwide economic stagnation, the Region’s commercial real estate boom appears poised to continue in the months ahead, experts say.

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor 50th anniversary

Global shipping hub celebrates 50 years

Vision for Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor leads to multi-billion-dollar economic powerhouse in its first 50 years. Economic leaders are sure the next half century will provide even greater opportunities as the facility undergoes $20 million in upgrades.

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