PORTAGE
Forum supports Illiana Expressway
The Northwest Indiana Forum, representing 120 companies and organizations in the region, has announced it supports a study of the proposed Illiana Expressway.
The Forum cited the essential nature of improved transportation in creating jobs, attracting industry, enhancing productivity and keeping up with global competitiveness in endorsing the study.
The Forum has endorsed the study in a previous joint resolution with the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission. But this is its first individual call for support.
The Forum's 120 members create $40 billion of annual commerce in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, according to the Forum. Its membership roll includes some of the region's largest companies, including Mittal Steel USA, U.S. Steel Corp., Northern Indiana Public Service Co., and BP Oil Co.
DYER
Bath and body store opens in Dyer
World Scents, a new bath and body store, has opened recently at 425 Joliet Street (U.S. 30) in Dyer.
It features more than 30 bath and body lines from around the world.
For more information, call (219) 864-9803.
HAMMOND
PUC hosts career professionals conference
Purdue University Calumet will host the Career Development Professionals of Indiana Spring Conference April 5 at The Calumet Conference Center.
The event, with the theme, "Celebrating a Decade of Professional Innovation," celebrates the 10th anniversary of the organization. Topics will include best practices, marketing, employer development, diversity issues and technology trends related to career development and experiential learning.
Contacting the Office of Career and Leadership Development at (219) 989-2600 or careerservices@calumet.purdue.edu for more information.
SCHERERVILLE
Lumber Company holds appreciation night
Home Lumber Company will hold its annual customer appreciation night on April 5, by invitation only, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Halls of St. George in Schererville. Former White Sox player Ron Kittle will be the guest speaker. This year marks Home Lumber Company's 100th anniversary, with an event planned for Aug. 24.
