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Winamac's Braun Corp. sponsors car in Sunday's Indy 500
BraunAbility, the Braun Corp. brand for wheelchair–accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, will take to the fast track Sunday in Indianapolis.
P&G to add latches to make detergent packs safer
DALLAS | The maker of Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid to deter children from accessing and eating the brightly colored detergent packets, a company spokesman said Friday.
Retail beef, chicken, pork prices still climbing
DENVER | The money you're saving on gasoline may go toward buying steaks, ribs and chicken for the barbecue.
Study: Typical CEO made $9.6M last year
NEW YORK | Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs.
Gary Jet Center named Defense Dept. award finalist
The Gary Jet Center has been selected as one of 30 finalists nationwide for the U.S. Secretary of Defense's Employer Support Freedom Award.
Korellis Roofing receives industry honor
HAMMOND | Korellis Roofing Inc. has earned the 2012 Carlisle Excellence in Single–Ply Award, created to identify Carlisle's most successful contractors.
Money skills guide for newlyweds available
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Secretary of State's office has the released its redesigned "Money Skills for Newlywed Couples."
Canadian diplomat says country depends on trade with U.S.
GARY | A senior trade diplomat from Canada spoke about relations with America and the energy policies of the two countries Wednesday at Indiana University Northwest.
EU running out of time as Greece nears the exit
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European leaders insist they want to keep Greece in the eurozone, but are putting off any agreement on how they hope to accomplish that. Greece says it, too, wants to stay in the eurozone, but until after elections it's …
Discount party store opens in Portage
PORTAGE | Party Masters, a full service discount party store, opened earlier this month at 6538 U.S. 6, next to the Dunkin Donuts in front of the Imax theatre.
Steelworkers honoring 75th anniversary of Republic Steel protest
Members of the United Steelworkers and other labor organizations are hosting a public event Saturday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Memorial Day Massacre on Chicago's South Side.
Illinois passes 'quick take' for Illiana Expressway
The Illinois House has passed legislation giving the state the power to acquire private property for a proposed expressway connecting Interstate 65 in Indiana with Interstate 55 in Illinois.
Veterans receive free business tips
MERRILLVILLE | Veterans and members of the military community who want to start a business received free advice on how to do so Wednesday.
BP, federal government announce $400 million settlement
A BP PLC subsidiary has agreed to spend more than $400 million to upgrade environmental controls at its Whiting Refinery and pay $8 million in civil fines in a settlement announced Wednesday to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act and other laws.
May 23, 2012 2:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Oil drops below $90 for 1st time since Nov. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil tumbled below $90 on Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven months as U.S. supplies continue to grow.
Microfinance organization offering more loans in NWI
CHICAGO | Accion, a nonprofit microfinance organization, has increased the volume of small business loans available at lower interest rates in Northwest Indiana through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Steel production in Great Lakes states falls 20,000 tons
Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was 669,000 tons in the week that ended Saturday, according to estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
June workshop outlines business ownership
VALPARAISO | The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting its business feasibility workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 at the Regional Development Company, 1757 Thornapple Circle.
TAG construction honored at annual safety awards
The American Group of Constructors Inc. received high honors May 10 at the Northwest Indiana Construction Awards Banquet, hosted by the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana, Inc. and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable.
Business networking event set at Purdue Research Park
MERRILLVIELLE | Business owners of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland can meet and discuss industry news during a networking event, created by officials at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana.
Kuraray Co. acquires Merrillville-based MonoSol
Japanese manufacturer Kuraray has agreed to acquire Merrillville-based MonoSol LLC, the companies announced early Tuesday.
Region WorkOne sites closing
Four WorkOne express service centers will close in the next few months as the regional operator of the state's workforce development system braces itself for program funding reductions.
Electric vehicles present 'significant market opportunity' in NWI
VALPARAISO | In the next five years, there could be thousands of new drivers of electric vehicles in Northern Indiana, according to an estimate from a national developer of vehicle charging station networks.
May 22, 2012 3:00 pm PhotosPhotos
NWI homes sales continue slow, but steady rise
Home sales in Northwest Indiana increased 7.2 percent in April, marking the 10th month in a row sales have notched a year-over-year increase.
Summit to focus on energizing U.S. manufacturing
WEST LAFAYETTE | Top federal, state and industry officials will gather at Purdue University on May 30 for the 10th annual Advancing Manufacturing Summit, which will focus on reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing with an emphasis on small and mids…
Crossroads Regional Chamber to host expo May 30
MERRILLVILLE | The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 annual Best of the Northwest Regional Expo "Improving Your Health, Business & Home Starts Here" from 2 to 5 p.m. May 30 at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillvil…
St. John man brings technology to bidding
Integrating technology into the silent bidding process is helping local and national nonprofits and organizations move beyond pen and paper.
May 21, 2012 4:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Forced to fly solo, even on family vacations
NEW YORK | If you're flying this summer in the U.S., be prepared to kiss your family goodbye at the gate. Even if they're on the same plane.
Business development group to meet Wednesdays
CROWN POINT | BNI, Business Network International, has formed a new business development group that meets from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive, in the Members Lounge.
Professionals on the move
Kay Williams, lighting specialist, and Rock Copeland, inside sales associate, of Wesco Distribution in Hammond, have earned the Certified Electrical Professional credential.
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Community Icon Remains Passionate in Retirement: Dick Blythe still enjoys sports, customers and conservation efforts
In 2007 Outdoor Life launched an awards program to recognize the people changing the face of hunting and fishing.
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Custom benches add flair to outdoor areas
VALPARAISO | Retirement isn't for Steve Davis or his wife, Diane.
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
USW AT 70: A union in transition
In its 70 years of existence, the United Steelworkers union has battled through economic collapses, social struggles and internal political bickering.
May 19, 2012 2:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Body shop owner mentors high schoolers, helps them rebuild truck
At least once weekly since the school year began, Dave Hirata has headed to the auto shop at Lowell High School for a special project with Leon Simon and his automotive technology students.
May 19, 2012 2:00 pm PhotosPhotos
On the road to more economic development
PORTAGE | A number of projects in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties are now closer to being considered for federal economic development funds thanks to cooperation between the Northwest Indiana Economic Development District Inc. and the U.S. …
Getting high-speed passenger rail on track
GARY | The Indiana Gateway, or Porter Junction, rail line through Lake County is the final piece of the puzzle to get high-speed passenger rail service from Chicago to Detroit on track.
Indiana unemployment rate drops below 8 percent
Indiana's unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points in April to 7.9 percent, falling below the national seasonally adjusted rate, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday.
PUC names mechatronics lab after Glenwood business owners
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet has named its campus–based, mechatronics laboratory after a husband and wife team who have influenced and supported the university's mechatronics engineering technology program.
Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso
VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.
North Township job fair attracts hundreds
HIGHLAND | Minnie Patrick, of East Chicago, said she loves her job at Taco Bell, but finding a second position in banking, food service or the medical field brought her to the sixth annual Community Career Fair on Thursday at the Wicker Park …
May 17, 2012 6:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Hammond mayor has questions about Cline upgrade money
PORTAGE | Indiana Department of Transportation District Director Bob Alderman congratulated East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland for his role in securing a new Cline Avenue toll bridge, but another local mayor wants to know what happened to th…
Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer
WASHINGTON | The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close dozens of mail processing centers, saying on Thursday it can no longer wait as Congress remains deadlocked over how to help.
Cybercrime now targeting smaller businesses, experts warn
CROWN POINT | Robbing a bank once meant someone with a gun demanding money.
Event for small businesses set at INnovation Center
HAMMOND | Those looking to start or grow their businesses are invited to SBA Day from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave.
Local businesses featured in Midwest Living
Several local businesses featured in Midwest Living's "Best of the Midwest Travel"
Duties will continue on tin-coated steel from Japan
In a decision a group of U.S. legislators and union officials welcomed, the International Trade Commission voted Tuesday to continue placing duties on tin-coated steel products imported from Japan.
Engineering consulting firm opens in Portage
PORTAGE | Abonmarche Consultants has opened a new office at 3177 Willowcreek Road, headed by Matt Keiser
Industrial construction firm opens Portage office
St. Louis-based MC Industrial, a national construction firm, has opened an office in Portage to serve the petrochemical, steel and other markets.
SBDC adviser offers services at INnovation Center
HAMMOND | The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is making a business adviser available at the Hammond INnovation Center.
Law firm to offer health care planning seminars
CROWN POINT | The elder law attorneys of Austgen Kuiper & Associates P.C. are marking National Elder Law Month in May by partnering with Northwest Indiana Community Action to present a series of health care planning seminars.
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