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2024 saw a lot of focus placed on the people who help production run in Northwest Indiana. New ventures were introduced to the Region, old ones were reacquainted, and a special spotlight shone on the employees that make every successful business work.
In no particular order, here are the Top 10 business articles on NWI.Life to recap the good news in 2024!
Crossroads Chamber recognizes regional achievements at 4th Annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony
Business leaders from around Northwest Indiana came together on Thursday, March 7, for Crossroads Chamber’s Annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony. Hosted at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center, the event celebrated the businesses, nonprofits, and individuals that help make the Region what it is.
First hosted four years ago, the event features nine different awards with the nominees decided by Crossroads Chamber members. Each award honors a different set of accomplishments and categories, from spearheading remarkable sales growth to championing a philanthropic cause throughout Northwest Indiana.
Latitude Commercial’s annual retreat helps team find new perspectives, build focus, and strengthen connections going in to 2024
Once a year, the entire Latitude Commercial team, from the newest hires to the co-founders and president, retreats from the office and its day-to-day workload to review the last year and find room for growth in the year to come.
The annual retreat is a tradition going back over half a decade. It gives the different departments of Latitude the opportunity to share how their years went, establish both short and long-term goals, and connect with each other in a way that their busy schedules rarely afford.
Purdue Federal Credit Union celebrates 55 years of service
Founded in 1969, Purdue Federal Credit Union has been supporting its members for the last 55 years.
A local credit union that was created by members, Purdue Federal has achieved this important milestone through trusted relationships and a thriving culture.
LCEA Annual Meeting updates Northwest Indiana on economic happenings around Lake County
On Wednesday, March 20, the Lake County Economic Alliance (LCEA) held its annual meeting at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville. The morning included a breakfast along with a panel or ‘Roundtable’ of five Lake County municipal leaders including; Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., Gary Mayor Eddie D. Melton, and Merrillville Councilman Shawn Pettit.
Hobart High School & Hartman Global help local students Innovate WithIN, establish businesses
Ben Eberle, a senior at Hobart High School, is set to graduate in just a few weeks – and he’ll do so as a business owner. He crafted Tow Scout, a clever product that works as a portable rearview mirror for watercraft such as boats and kayaks.
The idea is entirely his own – having thought of it as a way to help his family keep his sister safe as she learned how to waterski. Eberle’s dad needed to keep an eye on his daughter as he towed her along, but their family’s boat lacked any kind of mirror or an easy way to install one.
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District opens Double Track on the South Shore Line
After years of putting the project together, residents of Northern Indiana can finally rejoice. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their Double Track service on Monday, May 13.
Several state representatives arrived at the Michigan City train station before the train brought them to the Miller train station for the program honoring this celebration. Mike Noland, president and general manager of the South Shore Line, discusses how this has been a goal to fulfill within these communities for a very long time.
Joe Lawrence is ready to help you find the perfect paint job with CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana
A person’s home is one of the most important assets they can own, so when it comes to house-based projects, working with someone you can trust is of the utmost importance. While Residential Sales Consultant Joe Lawrence has only been with CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana since February, he has plenty of experience working to exceed customer expectations.
Phil Taillon steps into role as CEO of South Shore CVA with focus on furthering Region tourism
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA) has been promoting the economic growth and development of the Region’s hospitality industry since 1983, and now, under the leadership of recently named CEO Phil Taillon, the organization is entering a new era shining the spotlight on all the exciting developments happening in Northwest Indiana.
Korellis’ employee-centric team builds employees and promotes from within
Korellis is a Region success story – it’s installed millions of square feet of roofing and sheet metal systems over the company’s more than 60 years in business. Korellis is a company that continues to grow, adding carpentry, masonry and wall paneling to its list of services.
That success story was built on the backs of countless employees who have contributed and grown with Korellis – men and women who begin their careers at Korellis as apprentices and grow into foremen or even project managers. It is a company that values its people, and elevates them when it can. Sheet Metal Worker Justin Herzog recently experienced this firsthand.
REGIONAL Federal Credit Union cuts ribbon for new Winfield branch, celebrates with community
Following the opening of its newest branch in Winfield, Indiana, REGIONAL Federal Credit Union now has a total of four locations in Lake and Porter Counties. REGIONAL Federal Credit Union welcomed various community leaders and friends from across Northern Indiana to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10909 Randolph Street on Wednesday, August 20, 2024. The ceremony was complete with light appetizers and refreshments with ample opportunities for partners and other professionals to network and celebrate the official opening of REGIONAL Federal Credit Union’s Winfield branch.
