Business

Joe Wagner. In a room of 100 people, you couldn’t miss him. A big burly guy, grizzled, gravelly, and tattooed, with hands the size of pot roasts. What you can’t see—but spend just 10 minutes with Joe and you’ll surely get an inkling of...

Who are you, Valpo, Portage, La Porte County, Northwest Indiana, Michiana? Are you a mom who would like to rave about her kids, or commend another mom in town, a teacher, your husband, a neighbor, a shop you love, or your own Mom or Dad? Are you a...

Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to welcome Kevin Kickert as the branch manager of its Crown Point North location, located at 1276 N. Main St.  Kickert brings over 25 years of banking experience to Centier,...

On the warm and breezy afternoon of Wednesday, October 30, Porter County government officials and representatives from several of the Region’s municipalities and organizations gathered at the intersection of the Calumet Trail and North Mineral...

Starting a business, a successful and sustainable one, is not an easy feat. It takes a good idea, connecting with the right people, good money management, step after step of good decision-making, and even then – a good bit of luck. For those coming...

On October 31, Allegius Credit Union celebrated the spookiest season of all with its annualcostume contest. This contest has been an employee favorite for many years with all fourAllegius Credit Union branches participating. The departments at each...

On October 28th, 2024, Chris Salatas officially took the reigns as President & CEO of the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA). The LCEA board of directors selected Salatas, who has been affiliated with the organization for almost a decade,...

Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to announce Christine Patterson’s move to serve as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at its Lowell branch (1914 E Commercial Ave). Previously serving as Assistant Vice...

Business leaders and top economic minds from around the Region and the state at large gathered at Valparaiso University on Tuesday, October 29 for Engage Northwest Indiana. Organized by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the...

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City and City of Michigan City are teaming with Better City Grant Writers to seek out grants that will bolster economic development and community-centered efforts and initiatives. “By putting a...