So it’s been raining all week. But the weather knew better than to act up on Thursday afternoon for the Ideas in Motion Media’s annual Biz in the Backyard networking event. Biz in the Backyard can be translated literally. We had tons of people...
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Regional Development Authority Presents Positive Impact at Duneland Chamber Luncheon
On Wednesday, June 26th, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon, provided by Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill, to recognize the positive impact that the organization RDA has made on Northwest Indiana. The Regional Development...
Purdue to Open Entrepreneurial, Industry Partnership Facility for Faculty, Staff and Students
Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue's Discovery Park will jointly open a building in early July for industry and Purdue research partnerships, student entrepreneurial activities and startup company offices. The nearly 10,000-square-foot facility,...
Indiana Governor Mike Pence Pays a Visit to Portage
Portage Mayor James Snyder hosted a special luncheon on Wednesday in honor of a special guest. Governor Mike Pence, the newly elected governor of Indiana, was to be the main speaker at the luncheon. The event was organized by the Greater Portage...
The 2013 R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony Gave Nods to Amazing People
The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards took place on Thursday May 9, 2013. It was generously hosted by the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in the Stardust Event Center. 17 businesses, individuals, and organizations received awards at...
Runners Run for the One Fund
On Monday evening a group of runners came together at Extra Mile Fitness. Some of them were multi-marathon runners, some were mid-range pavement pounders and some were just beginning to pound the pavement –like this writer. Every week at Extra Mile...
Bill Wellman: Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot
Every night at dusk the sound of a bugle resonates throughout the Courtyards at Pepper Creek in Valparaiso. The sounds that can be heard are the ardent and dutiful notes of “Taps”. This song, as we all know, is often played at funerals, flag...
Lakeshore PAWS Featured Pet: Chipster
Chipster is a five-year-old Black Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier mix available for adoption through Lakeshore PAWS. He's a low-maintenance guy looking for a forever home or a foster family. He's low energy and loves to hang around and...
Life is a Revolution: Losing is Not an Option for a High Performance Team, It is a Requirement
From my perch at a table in Industrial Revolution I bring you my second installment of the Life is a Revolution series. Those of us that own or run a small business or high performance team of any kind, particularly the most competitive or driven...
If You’re a Church, Share Your Positive Stories!
Hey Northwest Indiana folks! If you have any positive stories, photos, videos, or any other related media that is positive in nature, please send it to us! Especially if you're a church or other religious organization, we would love to hear from you!...