Mike Pence talks taxes, jobs, infrastructure, workforce and tourism. by Michael Puente The 2014 Indiana legislative session was considered a “short session.” While the session was short in length, it was not short on substantive issues. From the controversial elimination of a business property tax to economic-development initiatives, Gov. Mike Pence tells Northwest Indiana Business […]
Our readers make their picks in dozens of categories. Who doesn’t want to be the best? Students do, as do athletes and performing artists. So, of course, do businesses, and for them the proof comes from satisfied customers who voice approval through word-of-mouth recommendations. That’s what Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly‘s annual reader survey reveals… the
A Salute to the Best Spotlighting winners, from businesses to racing teams. My congratulations to this year’s “Best Of” winners in Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend/Michiana, as chosen by our readers! And thanks again to all our readers who took the time to vote. We had a record number of responses this year and
From Washington to Indy, Greg Zoeller dedicated to public service. by Michael Puente Greg Zoeller recently sent out a letter seeking financial support for a possible run at a third consecutive four-year term in 2016 as Indiana attorney general. But that doesn’t mean he’s ready to say if he’s running. “I usually tell people that
ACCOUNTING CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), ranked as one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and consulting firms, has a new principal in its Chicagoland offices. Charles (Chuck) Taylor, CPA, was promoted to principal, effective November 2013. Taylor provides services from both the Oak Brook, Ill., and Schererville offices of CLA, and will oversee tax compliance,
The region’s top CEOs and business leaders. by Jacqueline von Ogden Look up the word “lead” in a dictionary or using Google and you’ll get what seems like endless results. Some of the definitions include “showing the way,” “guiding,” “directing activities,” “serving as a route,” “inspiring conduct” and “to be a channel or conduit for.”
Five years ago, the headlines were bleak. Now the news is good. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke Thor Industries announced in January 2013 that it would leave behind its longtime corporate headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, and relocate key executives to Indiana. The owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles
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
