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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2024 Innovators Award Winners HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2024 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group’s annual luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 20 at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, Ind. “The quality of the inductees identified this year by the selection committee is
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER NORTHWEST INDIANA ANNOUNCES SUCCESS OF 2024 RETURN TO LEARN MATCH CAMPAIGN Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the success of their 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, which took place September 12-28 and coincides with the beginning of the new school year. Thanks to the community’s outpouring of support, BGCGNWI not only reached its $100,000 match goal but exceeded it by more than double with a grand total of $211,799 – an impressive 50%
WINTER HEATING BILLS FORECASTED TO INCREASE COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, REMAIN LOWER THAN RECENT PEAK IN 2022 MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) LCC announced today that natural gas residential customers can expect an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to last year. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather, bills for natural gas residential customers are estimated to be 15 percent higher in contrast to cost at
CELEBRATING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY FAVORITES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SCHERERVILLE, INDIANA, October 17, 2024: Town Planner of Northwest Indiana is excited to announce the launch of "Northwest Indiana's Favorite Things," a groundbreaking contest designed to showcase and celebrate the best that Northwest Indiana (NWI) has to offer. This initiative aims to spotlight local businesses and community favorites just in time for the holiday season. Starting October 14, 2024, Northwest Indiana residents
Town Planner of Northwest Indiana Launches "Northwest Indiana's Favorite Things" Holiday Contest CELEBRATING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY FAVORITES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SCHERERVILLE, INDIANA, October 17, 2024: Town Planner of Northwest Indiana is excited to announce the launch of "Northwest Indiana's Favorite Things," a groundbreaking contest designed to showcase and celebrate the best that Northwest Indiana (NWI) has to offer. This initiative aims to spotlight local businesses and community
Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awardsHAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from across the 78-year history of the university’s campuses. PNW seeks nominations of alumni who are high-achieving leaders in their fields, involved members of their
CHESTERTON, Indiana – Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician Mohammad Arfeen, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Chesterton. Dr. Arfeen attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. and completed his residency in internal medicine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Dr. Arfeen’s fellowship in gastroenterology was completed at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and his fellowship
This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the tools that are fueling the success of women entrepreneurs everywhere. Running a business requires balancing countless responsibilities, and Adobe Acrobat is here to help streamline the journey. From simplifying document workflows to enhancing team communication, Acrobat is designed to help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder. These intuitive tools make day-to-day tasks seamless, allowing business owners to dedicate their time to what truly
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 14, 2024) - Ports of Indiana has launched a new business venture called “Indiana River & Rail Terminals,” the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River. The business will manage all the general cargo facilities at the Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports, including six docks, six warehouses, multiple rail transload facilities, and logistics services for more than 40 existing customers within the ports’ 2,200 acres of land. Operating in the greater Louisville and
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. – The Town of Burns Harbor now boasts 2.3 miles of Marquette Greenway constructed. Burns Harbor recently completed the scenic 0.8-mile Marquette Greenway Westport-section spanning from SR149 east into the Indiana Dunes National Park. This section features the former Westport Community Center site where the Town was founded in 1967 and a new overlook of the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. Burns Harbor will host the Marquette Greenway Westport-section trail ribbon-cutting
PORTER, Ind.—Indiana Dunes Tourism’s monthly board meeting for October has been canceled. The next Board Meeting will be Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. State Rd. 49, Porter, IN 46304. This is a public meeting, and the general public is welcome to attend; however, public comment is at the discretion of the board. For more information regarding the meeting, please call Dustin Ritchea at 219-916-4475 or email dustin@indianadunes.com. Indiana Dunes Tourism is the
Franciscan Health is hosting two Senior Health & Wellness Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) open houses this fall aimed at assisting seniors, their families and caregivers in learning how the program can help enhance their quality of life. PACE is a national, community-based healthcare program created for people 55 and older who are eligible for nursing-home level care but prefer to remain in their own familiar surroundings. The PACE model of care is centered around the belief that the
What: The United Way of Northwest Indiana will be hosting an autumn First Time Homebuyer Vendor Fair, open to anyone eager to embark on their journey of purchasing their first home. This unique event bridges prospective buyers with vital resources and experts in the field, such as real estate agents, lenders, home appraisers, and numerous other industry professionals. Attendees will gain valuable insights and opportunities, including: Exploring a variety of home ownership options. Learning about down
Valparaiso, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College and the Ivy Tech Foundation recognized Ivy Tech alumni, donors, and volunteers from across the state this past weekend at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards in Indianapolis. The awards celebrate the contributions of accomplished graduates, generous donors, and volunteers to their communities and to Ivy Tech. Each of Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses nominated a graduate and a donor for the Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards, which the Ivy Tech
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physician Thomas Schmittdiel, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City and La Porte. Dr. Schmittdiel attended medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. and completed his residency Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. Dr. Schmittdiel’s fellowship in sports medicine was completed at Ascension Resurrection in Chicago. His clinical
Franciscan awards nearly $450,000 in community health improvement grants The program aims to help nonprofit health and human service agencies A total of 55 non-profit organizations across Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs will receive a boost through $448,000 in funding from Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) for community health improvement programs. SIPP is a community health enrichment program that builds partnerships with nonprofit health and human service agencies
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – Throughout September, more than 300 Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and NiSource Inc. employees rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at 33 local non-profit organizations across northern Indiana as part of the company’s 14th annual Charity of Choice campaign. NIPSCO and Indiana-based NiSource employees dedicated a total of 1,201 hours of service to various causes. Volunteers supported dozens of local organizations, including the Food Bank of Northwest
Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowshipHAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).Parashar is recognized with the prestigious distinction from APS “for outstanding mentorship, teaching and leadership over two decades by creating and providing groundbreaking research and educational opportunities for minority students
Valparaiso, IN – Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library to Promote Sustainability and Community Spirit The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its upcoming Fix-It Fair, a community- driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, October 26 th , from 10am to 1pm at the Porter County Public Library System: Valparaiso Branch located at 103 Jefferson St, Valparaiso. The Fix-It Fair is designed to
Join Memorial Opera House this holiday season as it presents its last mainstage musical of the year— Scrooge! In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. The score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970
VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana and Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., have teamed up to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage, and Gary Clubs that will include inspirational mentoring about perseverance, self-confidence, and positive thinking. “Having a partnership like
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), in partnership with its parent company’s NiSource Charitable Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Bridging Our Energy Grant, a bi-annual endowment supporting two qualifying northern Indiana non-profit organizations. This new $200,000 grant will be divided into two annual installments of $50,000 for each organization in 2024 and 2025, funding strategic initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and
The Ultimate Doors are the ultimate tribute band to the legendary rock band, The Doors. Hailing from the Midwest, this group of talented musicians has dedicated themselves to keeping the music and spirit of The Doors alive. Using all of the exact equipment that The Doors used, The Ultimate Doors deliver an authentic and energetic show that transports audiences back to the 1960s. From Jim Morrison's iconic vocals to Ray Manzarek's mesmerizing keyboard solos, this tribute band captures the essence of The
Franciscan Health, Diocese of Gary partner for Respect Life Celebration DYER, Indiana – Hundreds of students from Catholic schools across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer Wednesday morning for the annual Respect Life Celebration. The annual event, co-hosted by Franciscan Health and the Diocese of Gary during Respect Life Month, aims to celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life, with the goal of drawing attention to the lives lost to
Phantoms of the Opera House Murder on the Dance Floor featuring: Electro Retro Saturday, October 26, 2024 • 7pm - Midnight Porter County Expo Center • Ages 21+ This Year's Theme: Murder on the Dance Floor Come kill it on the dance floor! Leave your little ghouls and goblins at home and join us for this haunted affair, as we present our THIRD ANNUAL Halloween Fundraiser Extravaganza! Electric Retro will kick off the event at 7:30 pm, and emcee some phantasmic entertainment throughout the
Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship is akin to embarking on an exhilarating yet demanding adventure. For immigrant entrepreneurs, this journey is often marked by additional hurdles, ranging from navigating intricate financial regulations to building a brand that genuinely resonates with diverse communities. However, these challenges are not insurmountable. With resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, the seemingly daunting path to success can transform into a rewarding expedition.Mastering
Lucas Pysh Joins Weichert, Realtors® - ShorelineValparaiso, Ind. (Grassroots Newswire) October 1, 2024 - Weichert, Realtors® - Shoreline is proud to announce Lucas Pysh has joined their Valparaiso office. Pysh joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® - Shoreline, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.Weichert, Realtors® - Shoreline, located at 840 E. Lincolnway, is an independently owned and operated affiliate of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates,
Ports of Indiana appoints Dr. Tony Bennett to River Ridge board JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 1, 2024) – The Ports of Indiana Commission has appointed Dr. Tony Bennett to the Board of Directors for the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA). The five-member RRDA board oversees the redevelopment of more than 6,000 acres at the River Ridge Commerce Center, which is adjacent to Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville at the former Indiana Army Ammunition Plant complex. Ports of Indiana is one
Reins of Life Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center in Michigan City is offering new volunteer training on Monday, October 21, from 2-4:30 p.m. Volunteers don’t have to have horse experience, but do need to be at least 13 years old and wear closed-toe shoes. After attending this training, volunteers can help in therapeutic riding lessons, special education field trips, Nuzzles and Snuggles program, and events such as horse shows and parades. If you can’t make this training, horse feeders are also needed.
Franciscan WorkingWell recently donated the sponsorship proceeds from a day-long employer solutions symposium to the Franciscan Health Foundation of Northern Indiana’s Food Insecurity Program. Franciscan WorkingWell hosted a day-long symposium at Avalon Manor on Sept. 12 aimed at helping employers find healthcare solutions. More than 130 attendees representing 75 companies attended the event. The event was free for attendees thanks to the generosity of platinum sponsor Apex Benefits, gold sponsors BD+A
Pulmonology, critical care physician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Michigan City MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Pulmonary and critical care physician David Villafuerte Martinez, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Villafuerte Martinez is board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He attended medical school at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Ecuador and completed both his residency and fellowship at the
LA PORTE, Ind. --Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in La Porte. Dr. Magill completed his training at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. His clinical interests are sports surgeries for upper and lower extremities, hand surgery, joint reconstruction of shoulders, knees
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 26, 2024) – Ports of Indiana shipped 12.6 million tons of cargo in 2023, the second-highest tonnage in its 63-year history. This is a 6-percent increase over 2022 and second only to 2018, when Indiana’s three ports handled 14.8 million tons of cargo. The largest single cargo increase in 2023 was coal exports from Mount Vernon, which jumped 78 percent. Fertilizer increased more than 11 percent overall, with double-digit gains at Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, while soy products,
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), today announced the deployment of upgraded electric meters through the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology. After extensive planning and regulatory engagement, NIPSCO is preparing to install meters for 3,000 electric residential customers in Highland, Ind. beginning in March 2024. This technology will be installed in phases to the remaining 490,000 electric residential and business customers throughout
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be available at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the College Goal Sunday programs on Feb. 25. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. CST and will help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid. College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College will host free workshop February 25, 2024 to help students and community members apply for financial aid. Workshop will be held from 2pm to 4pm CT at the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new internal medicine residency program which will help attract, train and retain physicians to the region. This internal medicine residency program will add to the existing graduate medical education at Northwest Health, where an ACGME-accredited family medicine program is already operating. ACGME is an independent organization that sets and monitors the professional
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 18, 2024) – Ports of Indiana has improved its engineering and accounting resources with the hiring of new staff members at three locations. The organization hired two veteran engineers in its Mount Vernon and Indianapolis offices, and a senior accountant at the Burns Harbor port. Brad Mills and Tim Barnett bring more than 53 years of combined engineering experience to Ports of Indiana, joining Mark Keen, a Certified Public Accountant with a master’s degree in accounting. This marks the
Family Express of Valparaiso, IN has unveiled a new contemporary prototype ahead of its ambitious expansion plans. For the last three decades, the company’s exterior architecture was characterized by its classical, colonial look. The new prototype has a contemporary flair, and it is esthetically more inviting to a younger demographic. Family Express Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Gus Olympidis explained, “The new prototype is challenging a successful tradition. Very much like sending
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, live music, food, giveaways and an estimated 2,000 attendees. Registration is currently open for Earth Day vendors and
VALPARAISO – VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce its 2024 Joyce Alexa Advocate of the Year Award will be presented to Congressman Frank Mrvan on March 11, 2024, at the VNA Hospice of NWI’s Annual dinner. The Advocate of the Year Award honors the service and legacy of former VNA of NWI administrator and board member Joyce Alexa. The award inscription reads: Joyce Alexa served the VNA as a nurse, administrator, and board member for over 40 years. She advocated for fair legislative
CROWN POINT, Ind. – The emergency department at Franciscan Health Crown Point will move to the new hospital on Sunday, Jan. 28, when the hospital is scheduled to open to the public. At 6 a.m. Central on Jan. 28, the emergency department at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital at 12750 Saint Francis Drive will open and the existing emergency department at 1201 S. Main St. will simultaneously close. The new hospital at U.S. 231 and Interstate 65 is accessible from the roundabout on U.S. 231
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents to an Upcycled Valentine’s Day Family Workshop in partnership with Art Barn. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2023, 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. at Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383). Registration is open to the public with a limit of 24 participants
LA PORTE, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance will fully acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital this spring, representatives announced today. Franciscan Alliance and Beacon Health System entered an agreement in 2018 for a 50/50 joint partnership for the creation of Franciscan Beacon Hospital at 1010 State Road 2 in La Porte, which included a building expansion project. The unique, 92,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility includes a 24-hour, 10-bed emergency department, eight inpatient beds for overnight
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 13, 2023) – Infrastructure investments surpassing $1.1 million were recently completed at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville through a yearlong series of road and rail projects by Ports of Indiana and MG Rail, the port’s rail switcher.“We strive to maintain first-class infrastructure and facilities to support the economic growth of our customers and the regional economy,” said Port Director George Ott. “Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville and MG Rail partner to provide a vital link in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 21, 2023 Purdue University Northwest to honor 694 candidates at fall commencement HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 9. A total of 694 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic
November 21, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Alert/ General InterestBy: Gabrielle Gresham Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces Thanksgiving and Winter Hours Valparaiso, IN – Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County has released its Thanksgiving and winter hours of operation. · Thursday, November 23, 2023: District office and all Compost Sites closed.· Friday, November 24, 2023: District office, Boone Grove Compost Site, and Portage Compost
You don’t need a college degree to become a successful entrepreneur, regardless of common misconceptions. With the right resources, networking opportunities, certifications, and initiative, you can achieve success without spending years in school. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce understands that small business owners sometimes need support, which is why we've compiled some tips for becoming a success without a business degree. Let's take a look:There Are A Wealth Of Resources Available Online The
As an entrepreneur, you probably spend much of your time and energy on your work. However, it's also important to make time for breaks and take care of yourself. By making self-care part of your life, you can manage stress and focus on achieving more. Effects of Stress on Productivity Although small amounts of stress can have some benefits, long-term stress negatively affects your productivity and well-being. If you're feeling stressed, you may struggle to focus, think creatively and stay energized. In
The fourth quarter is upon us – and for small businesses, that means it's time to start wrapping up the year and preparing for the next one. While stressful, this process is critical to ensuring a smooth transition and continued success. So here's a detailed rundown of what you need to do to get your business ready for the fourth quarter courtesy of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. How Has This Year Gone? The first step in fourth-quarter planning is to review your goals for the year. Take a
The Duneland area of Indiana is a great place to start a business. With its close proximity to Chicago and its growing population, the Duneland area is ripe with opportunity for entrepreneurs. If you're thinking about starting a business in the Duneland area, here's what you need to do to set yourself up for success.Come Up With a Profitable Business Idea The first step to starting any successful business is coming up with a profitable idea. What goods or services can you provide that people in the
There are many reasons why it pays to start a small business in your local community. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy, and they have a major impact on the strength of local communities. When you start a small business, you create jobs, support other businesses, and generate tax revenue for your region. Additionally, small businesses add to the diversity and vitality of local communities. If you're thinking about starting a small business here in Duneland, here are some tips to
When it comes to running a company, you must track all of your expenses if you hope to overcome obstacles and keep growing. Many entrepreneurs forget about certain costs among the complexities and overwhelming to-do lists of business ownership. Over time, these unmet obligations can add up and put your business in a poor financial situation. Don't let that happen to you! It's critical to stay up to date on what your business needs to pay to maintain smooth operations and position itself to