This workshop aims to help entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital. Workshop topics include: identifying personal objectives, skills and resources...
In an age where companies aim to do more with less, finding ways to streamline daily office tasks is key. One example of this is handling check deposits. The processing of deposits is extremely important to a company’s cash flow and ultimately its...
Nestled in the small city of LaPorte, Indiana, 3rd Base Bar and Grill was born after a fluke idea in 1999. Always of the entrepreneurial spirit, Kent Johnson now has two homeruns to show for it. Kent was knee-deep in sales before breaking into the...
Company thanks customers, employees and communities in milestone year Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 marks Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s (NIPSCO) 100th year. During the coming week, NIPSCO will celebrate the milestone alongside employees and...
First Trust Credit Union wants to get your kids on the right track to help them become financially savvy savers starting at an early age. First Trust’s Tree House Kids Club is designed for youth from birth to age 12, helping them learn the...
Partnership with NIPSCO Makes “Riding on Renewable Energy” Possible Riders on the South Shore Line trains can feel good about doing their part to help the environment, thanks to a unique partnership between Northern Indiana Public Service Company...
While Horizon Bank is a full-service financial institution offering all of the traditional products to businesses such as deposit accounts, merchant services, remote deposit, online banking, et cetera, there are several products and features that set...
With interest rates at historical lows, fixed income investors are searching desperately for ways to capture additional yield. For some investors, an option may be to lengthen the maturity of bonds within their portfolios. While this strategy may...
Many homeowners wonder whether they should regularly water their dry lawns during a drought or essentially leave them alone. A Purdue Extension turfgrass specialist says each option has its pros and cons. During a dry season, many lawns will show...
The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business” announce a new alliance to provide additional services to local members and other small businesses. Michiana SCORE’s 27 volunteer professionals come...