Staff Development and Motivation

In a joint statement from the La Porte County Family YMCA Board of Directors and CEO, Laurie A. Halaska, an announcement was made that shared Halaska is stepping down from her position, effective September 9th. Halaska reflects on her time at the La...

Two more arborists from the City of Valparaiso have become certified as Incidental Line Clearance Arborists utilizing the ACRT, Inc curriculum. ACRT is the largest licensed arboriculture training organization in North America. Justin Mayer and...

Michael Bottos, CPM®, and Gina Manns, CPA, are a dynamic pair.  Both are co-owners of 1st American Management Co., Inc having started at the ground level more than two decades ago – Manns as an accountant and Bottos as a lifeguard – and...

Makes list for second consecutive year Forbes recently announced the results of a survey conducted in partnership with market research firm Statista, which recognized 1st Source Bank as the No. 1 bank in Indiana as part of the “Best In State...

Paul Pryor has been named IT Director for the City of Valparaiso, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. Pryor replaces Ron Ziolkowski who has retired after 25 years of service for the City of Valparaiso. “We thank Ron Ziolkowski for his years of service and...

Starting under the name First National Bank in 1873, Horizon Bank has proudly served Northwest Indiana for 150 years. From the beginning, Horizon Bank has worked out of Michigan City, Ind. to serve Indiana residents. It has since expanded to open...

Traveling for work or for fun can be stressful. Ken Herman of Holladay Properties’ Hospitality Group has spent almost 30 years making sure travelers have the best experience possible.  Focusing on transparency and partnership, Herman...

New leadership, branches, and milestones prove Who You Bank With Matters Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank in Indiana, is proud to announce its growth and expansion efforts in 2023. Throughout the first half of the year,...

Lisette Martinez has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region, which includes Illinois, Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. In her new role, Martinez oversees the company’s regional direct and...

The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte has been committed to promoting health and wellness for the people and communities of La Porte County since 2016.  Everything the foundation accomplished in the past seven-plus years has been in service...