Staff Development and Motivation

Phil Taillon steps into role as CEO of South Shore CVA with focus on furthering Region tourism

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...

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CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana Director of Operations Mark Powers celebrates 10 year anniversary

CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana Director of Operations Mark Powers celebrates 10 year anniversary CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana is recognizing and celebrating Mark Powers, Director of Operations, on his 10-year anniversary! Powers was hired in June of 2014 and was the first non-painter hired in the company. Powers joined CertaPro’s...

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Schneider’s $5,000 donation to United Way Northwest Indiana helps Region family find life-changing financial, occupational success

Schneider’s $5,000 donation to United Way Northwest Indiana helps Region family find life-changing financial, occupational success A Northwest Indiana family is now one step closer to escaping the hardships of poverty thanks to Schneider’s generous $5,000 donation to United Way Northwest Indiana on Tuesday, June 25.The money will go towards United Way Northwest Indiana’s...

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Hartman Global explains how NWI ISBDC helps Region entrepreneurs start successful businesses

Hartman Global explains how NWI ISBDC helps Region entrepreneurs start successful businesses Even with an incredible idea, invention, or concept – starting a new business or building a brand is not an easy process. There are plenty of hurdles and potential roadblocks that can catch new business owners off-guard, especially without a mentor...

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17 years in the making: Pokagon Citizen Mary Smith named Four Winds Casinos’ COO

17 years in the making: Pokagon Citizen Mary Smith named Four Winds Casinos’ COO After transitioning through a variety of roles at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos since she started back in 2007, Mary Smith was thrilled to accept her new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) this year. After 17 years in the...

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NITCO celebrates customer appreciation day with a variety of carnival-style activities

NITCO celebrates customer appreciation day with a variety of carnival-style activities On the morning of June 13, Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co. (NITCO) hosted its annual Customer Appreciation Day event at its Hebron location. NITCO, which has been in operation since 1939, offers its customers a wide variety of telephone, internet,...

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Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation welcomes new board member Steve Murphy

Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation welcomes new board member Steve Murphy As part of its mission to continuously improve and provide the best possible advocacy for Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation recently welcomed Steve Murphy as its newest board member.  Murphy brings a wealth of...

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