When Paladin Inc.’s Industrial Program, which provided job opportunities to people with disabilities in the Region, closed in late August, interim President Kim Latchford went into creative thinking mode in order to continue...
In all of its offices throughout Greater Northwest Indiana, General Insurance Services (GIS) seeks to not only to make a profit, but to also improve the lives of those living in the community. They intentionally set-up their offices near the downtown...
The Regional Development Company (RDC) recently held its annual awards ceremony, and Centier Bank was named Bank of the Year for its efforts in community business lending. Centier Bank referred 15 loans totaling $11,615,000 in debenture...
Philanthropy is an aspect of life that often goes unnoticed, but for those who are directly impacted by charitable actions, it is something they will not soon forget. Currie Motors Ford of Valpo donated nearly 10,000 masks to three school...
A pioneering collaboration among Unity Foundation of La Porte County, Legacy Foundation, Crown Point Community Foundation, Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Center of Workforce Innovations has culminated in the development...
Before becoming a materials manager in steel producing at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor, Mike Steinhubel worked in the R&D field. Not R&D in the steelmaking industry, but for Serta, the mattress company. Mike didn’t grow up dreaming of...
Jalen Boney has joined the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team as Business Development Manager. Boney will focus on business recruitment, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as putting into place housing...
When searching the housing market, consumers try their best to find a property that suits their needs as well as their wallet. The last thing they expect is the chance to make a profit while on the hunt for a new home. With McColly Real Estate’s...
This year, Centier Bank was once again named in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s “Best Places to Work” awards, as well as being named the #1 Best Bank to Work for in Indiana by American Banker (ranking 11th overall in the nation). Centier Bank...
Laura Bianchi Eikenmeyer owns Refractory Service Corp, a key supplier to ArcelorMittal facilities. Laura, along with her brother Jeff, took over the family business in 1995 and now employs approximately 60 employees that supply precast shapes,...
