Learn about people and companies making a difference at work and in their communities, including Scott McKee who was named the corporate social responsibility director for First Merchants Corp.
Doors to housing boom
Plans to bolster town amenities, expand transportation driving new residential construction • People are continuing to relocate to Northwest Indiana.
Around the Region: December-January 2019
We share business news from around the Northwest and Northcentral Indiana Region. Learn about new hires and promotions, among other news.
Indiana Builders Association says building permits for new homes flat from June to July
INDIANAPOLIS – Building permits for new single-family homes in the state remained flat in July when compared to June. The Indiana Builders Association, citing U.S. Census Bureau data, said 1,497 building permits for new homes were issued in July, which is statistically unchanged from 1,493 permits pulled in June. July’s total, however, is a 14 […]
Northwest Indiana home sales rebound in July
Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana surged back in July after showing a drop the previous month. The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, which represents Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties, reported 1,070 closed sales in July, an 8.4 percent increase from July 2017. In June, closed sales totaled […]