There’s no question the crisis brought on by the pandemic has changed how the world functions. Businesses the past year have adapted to new ways of doing things, including implementing a range of safety protocols for employees as well as how they interact with customers.
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.
Viewpoint: Collaboration yields results
Tony Oss, chair of the managing board of the Northwest Indiana Forum, shares his expertise on collaboration in a time of crisis, including breaking down silos to get more done for community.
Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County merging
The Lake Area United Way and the United Way of Porter County are joining forces.
Launched in Indiana
Assistance plentiful in Northwest Indiana to help entrepreneurs like KC Mars turn ideas into business reality.
Lifetime of influence
Don Babcock, who spent two decades as director of economic development at NIPSCO, plans to stay involved in the Region’s communities during retirement.
Tips for meeting virtually
Northwest Indiana Forum marketing maven Raeann Trakas shares tips for meeting virtually during this unprecedented time.
Northwest Indiana Forum elects new board members
The Northwest Indiana Forum, an economic development organization, recently elected new members to its board of directors.
People first attitude
The 2020 E-Day honorees have something in common. Each entrepreneur has successfully responded to change. The awards are given annually by the Indiana Small Business Development Center’s Northwest Indiana office.
Region’s collaborative efforts to draw, develop talent earns state designation
When it comes to bringing together different groups to support a goal of attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce, state leaders believe Northwest Indiana knows how to get it done.