Sylvan Learning opens in Portage
Sarah Miller and Kent Kolbow recently opened a Sylvan Learning location at 1605 Adler St. in Portage to support struggling local students with tutoring services.
Economic update spotlights progress
The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce delivered an economic update, highighting progress stemming from downtown development and the renovated train station.
Gov. Braun appoints new IEDC board members
Gov. Mike Braun replaced eight members of the IEDC board with nine new business leaders from around the state.
CWI reshapes student success
In 2024-2025, the Center of Workforce Innovations served over 5,000 high school students across the seven-county region, providing career coaching and support.
MACU to host shred day
Members Advantage Credit Union is hosting a community paper shredding event June 28 at its Ohio Street branch in Michigan City.
TechPoint announces gala date, place
TechPoint, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, will host its annual Mira Awards gala April 24, 2026 in Carmel.
Ozinga to build plant in East Chicago
Ozinga broke ground on a manufacturing facility in East Chicago that will produce one million tons of low-carbon cement annually and create 150 long-term jobs.
South Shore Line fare to increase
The South Shore Line fare increase approved by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s board of trustees in May will take effect for riders as of July 1.
Ivy Tech lays off 200 workers; freezes tuition
Ten people from the Valparaiso campus and 13 from the Lake County campus of Ivy Tech Community College were affected by layoffs.
Merrillville to host job fair
The Town of Merrillville is hosting its annual free job fair July 30, along with a job fair prep event July 9, to help job seekers and employers across the Region connect.