Indiana manufacturers leading the way with cutting-edge products and processes. by Steve Kaelble “Somebody’s got to create wealth,” says Pat Kiely, president of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. Indiana’s manufacturing industry is doing plenty of that these days, and that’s a great thing for the state’s economy. Indeed, every state wants more manufacturing jobs, but few […]
Building projects reflect evolving needs and functions. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke A meeting room is not just a meeting room any more. Nor is a cafeteria just a cafeteria. And open space inside a building is not just empty square footage you go through to get from one place to another. From academia to banking
A positive outlook for the region’s economy in 2014. by Michael J. Hicks The end of the Great Recession has seen dramatic growth differences across industrial sectors in Northwest and North-Central Indiana. From the end of the recession there has been significant growth in transportation and warehousing, utilities, administrative services (most likely employment services), all
Times have changed, but the chips are as tasty as ever. by Kathy McKimmie It was 1928, just a year before the big stock market crash, when John Norman Hogg started Peerless Potato Chips on West 11th Avenue in Gary. From England, he became a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps in World War I
Indiana Pacers Coach Frank Vogel has his team on a roll. by Ben Smith Yes, he can still do it. Since you’re asking. “Some things you never forget. Even if you’d like to,” says Frank Vogel. It’s a frigid December afternoon and he’s leaning against a wall in the Banker’s Life Fieldhouse practice facility, a
Tourism officials expect a growing economic impact. by Shari Held 2014 promises to be bigger and better as far as income and interest generated by visitors to Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Southwest Michigan. New events are making their debut to the area while old favorites are growing. Here’s a look at some of the events
Times are changing for the region’s construction workers. by Jacqueline von Ogden January 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of musician Bob Dylan’s well-known song “The Times They Are a-Changin.” And though the list of changes within the technological and automotive industries is large enough to be a novel within itself, it is a reminder that
A diversity of entertainment, from Johnny Cash to Agatha Christie. by John Cain Theatre at the Center will present “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, February 20 through March 30. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love
Helping heavy industry safely complete dangerous work. by Kathy McKimmie “We started selling hard hats and safety glasses,” says Michael J. Miller, describing the early days of Code Red Safety, headquartered in Hammond. Founded in 1995 by Miller and two of his fraternity brothers from Indiana University, Gregg Mohoi and Robert Tepperman, it’s now a
Winners of the annual “E-Day” Awards have compelling stories to tell. by Jerry Davich Honored. Humbled. Surprised. These words gushed from each of the 2013 recipients of the 22nd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence “E-Day” Awards. Hosted by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), the ceremony honored 10 acclaimed entrepreneurs, each with a compelling story.
