Staff Development and Motivation

On Tuesday, March 28th, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP), along with partners Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, held the first Hospitality Excellence Series geared towards...

Northwest Health – Porter recently honored Taylor Fulton who provides care on the hospital’s progressive care unit. Fulton, a nursing assistant, is the recipient of the PETALS award for outstanding support professionals. Fulton was nominated by...

The Obesity Medicine Association recently designated Fadia Haddadin, MD, FAAFP, FOMA, as a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Becoming a Fellow of the OMA is one of the highest honors reserved for those who demonstrate dedication and...

If you’re thinking a colonoscopy is a test for old people, think again. In 2018, the American Cancer Society altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer....

Sister Joetta's life of ministry has been varied and diverse. One wonders how such an introspective and contemplative individual can continually shift gears with such finesse and make life-changing transitions seem simple....

Two local leaders are serving on the 2023 Board of Directors for the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Maggi Spartz, President of Unity Foundation of La Porte County was elected as Chair of the IPA board for 2023.  She has served on the board...

Northwest Medical Group recently welcomed nurse practitioner Jennifer DeFauw, FNP-C. DeFauw joined the family medicine practice of Derek Gasper, D.O., and Vijaya Chapala, M.D., at the Northwest Medical Group – Primary Care office located at 1100...

From serving in the military to guiding businesses toward growth, Teachers Credit Union (TCU) Business Banking Relationship Manager Stephany Leonard is all about helping people. After serving in the Army National Guard, Leonard was searching for a...

Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Michael Hardtke to Small Business Banker, based out of the bank’s Valparaiso Downtown Branch, 150 E. Lincolnway....

Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, 1st Source Bank’s Vice President and Business Banking Officer Lisa Misch discovered her interest in banking through starting her own residential construction business. With her dad, sister, and grandfather...