Peter Krivas

Michigan City is an Indiana town with a lot of history! Compiled here is a list of ten of the most fascinating tidbits about this lovely city on the lake from a range of historical periods and more! The Canal that Never Was – Michigan City would...

Birds have caught our gaze since time immemorial. With widely varying and beautiful plumage and the effortless ability to soar above our earthbound heads, humans have long taken notice of these graceful animals. Peter Krivas, Managing Editor at Ideas...

McShane’s is a family business with nearly a century’s worth of history, and they’ve seen a lot of change over the years. "The fun part about this business, as with most that survive over 96 years, is the constant changes, acquisitions and...

Laura Ewart is the newly promoted Business Development Consultant for First Trust Credit Union and serves as the new face of First Trust in their unique position offering products and services to small businesses in Northwest Indiana. This emphasis...

In the healthcare industry, it isn’t just anyone who can find their place and not only survive, but thrive and excel at what they do. One such person is Emily Waters, Director of Primary Care in the La Porte Physician Network, who was recently...

Indiana may seem like an average state to some, but we have a lot going on under the surface. Here are 10 facts about the Hoosier state you may not have known! There are no dinosaur fossils found in Indiana – Blame the glaciers. In fact, there...

Educating the next generation is vital to ensuring a secure and successful future for our children, which is why Gary Hartman of Hartman Global has been going to Purdue University for the past few years to speak with students there. This past...

Green Sense Farms is a regional farming business that is innovating the way we think of farming in Northwest Indiana and beyond. Started in Portage, Indiana, they made their first shipment to Whole Foods Midwest distribution center in March of 2014,...

La Porte County is home to a host of successful and community-minded businesses that drive our economy and improve the Region through the services they provide, the jobs they bring, the development they create, and the variety of events they host....

Anyone who has spent time looking for a new home at any point in their lives knows how integral it is to have a knowledgeable agent and real estate agency to help them make this momentous task an easier and more enjoyable experience. McColly Real...