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CoAction celebrates the completion of Prominence Commons II with ribbon cutting and open house  

CoAction celebrates the completion of Prominence Commons II with ribbon cutting and open house   Community members and leaders gathered on December 9, 2024, to celebrate the completion of Prominence Commons 2, a 36-unit affordable housing development that promises to bring stability and opportunity to families across Northwest Indiana. CoAction,...

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Korellis set to finish revitalizing work on Hammond’s historic Bank Calumet

Korellis set to finish revitalizing work on Hammond’s historic Bank Calumet Bank Calumet, a nine-story tower with an impressive limestone façade, has stood tall in downtown Hammond for a century. It served as a hub for business in the city, a cornerstone for its economy as much as its skyline. Then, in 2015, First Midwest...

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Carl Gallegos gives back to the Region in his new role with REGIONAL federal credit union

Carl Gallegos gives back to the Region in his new role with REGIONAL federal credit union One of the reasons Carl Gallegos began working with REGIONAL federal credit union is because of how much it cares about the communities it serves. Gallegos is proud to be a part of a local credit union that understands and wants to create...

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The 2024 Good Life Awards celebrates a night of positivity, leadership, and community impact

The 2024 Good Life Awards celebrates a night of positivity, leadership, and community impact The 2024 Good Life Awards brought together professionals and community members from across northern Indiana to celebrate those making a positive difference in their communities. Held at Uptown Social in Michigan City, this ceremony was filled with...

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Everwise Honors Katie Cortes with 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award

Everwise Honors Katie Cortes with 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award Everwise Credit Union is pleased to announce that Katie Cortes, manager of its Chesterton and Valparaiso South branches, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award.  Presented annually, the...

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A day in the life of Vern Turek, a Latitude Commercial property manager

A day in the life of Vern Turek, a Latitude Commercial property manager In the world of commercial real estate, property managers are some of the busiest individuals around. They balance the needs of their client property owners with the day to day upkeep needed to keep tenants happy, often while working to expand their...

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Community first: VEDC’s volunteer powered approach to economic development

Community first: VEDC’s volunteer powered approach to economic development The Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) is planning on beginning 2025 the same way it always has–with a focus on collaboration and advocacy, driven by community-minded volunteers with a passion for fostering growth.  As a...

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Meet MCYF’s new Director of Clinical Services!

Meet MCYF’s new Director of Clinical Services! Valerie Rowe, MS, LMHC, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician. Valerie has been with Midwest Center for 13 years. Valerie started as a behavioral health worker in 2011 with South Shore Academy. She advanced to Program Coordinator...

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