Gary Chamber Luncheon

Ken Bennett, left, from the U.S. Department of Labor chats with U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky at the Gary Chamber of Commerce's annual Membership Meeting on Monday.

Gary Chamber Luncheon

U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky chats with Norma Serrano-Williams at the Gary Chamber of Commerce's annual Membership Meeting on Monday. Investment by all layers of government, economic development agencies and private industry is what’s needed to secure the future of the U.S., Indiana and N…

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard

Members of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and others listen to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard Monday during the Monthly General Membership Luncheon at the Steel City Buffet & Grill.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard speaks Monday during the Gary Chamber of Commerce's Monthly General Membership Luncheon at the Steel City Buffet & Grill.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard speaks Monday during the Gary Chamber of Commerce's Monthly General Membership Luncheon at the Steel City Buffet & Grill.

Pence talks education, jobs during Gary visit

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, left, shares a laugh with Gary mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and State Sen. Lonnie Randolph after speaking Friday at the Genesis Convention Center.

Pence talks education, jobs during Gary visit

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks Friday at an event hosted by the Gary Chamber of Commerce at the Genesis Center.

Pence talks education, jobs during Gary visit

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks Friday at an event hosted by the Gary Chamber of Commerce at the Genesis Center.

Pence talks education, jobs during Gary visit

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence chats with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson before speaking Friday during an event hosted by the Gary Chamber of Commerce at the Genesis Convention Center.

COMMERCE: Porter County still reaping development interest from hospital

The location of Porter Regional Hospital in Liberty Township has spurred development interest in other businesses in the area, said Valparaiso economic development official Rex Richards.

Interns use life experiences to help others

Ashley Santana talks about her internship at the Family and Youth Services Bureau in Valparaiso.

Interns use life experiences to help others

Ashley Santana and Jeremy Waddell work as interns at the Family and Youth Services Bureau in Valparaiso. They are pursuing master's degrees in clinical mental health counseling at Valparaiso University.

Interns use life experiences to help others

Ashley Santana, left, Jeremy Waddell talk about becoming interns at the Family and Youth Services Bureau in Valparaiso.

Interns use life experiences to help others

Ashley Santana, of Magnolia, Del., and Jeremy Waddell, of St. Leonard, Md., are interns at the Family and Youth Services Bureau in Valparaiso. The Valparaiso University students are working toward master's degrees in clinical mental health counseling.

Valpo Chamber Luncheon

Porter Health System CEO Jonathan Nalli applauds during the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce business appreciation luncheon at the Harre Union in Valparaiso on Tuesday. Porter was honored during the luncheon.

Valpo Chamber Luncheon

Rex Richards, president of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, speaks during their business appreciation luncheon at the Harre Union in Valparaiso on Tuesday.

Valpo Chamber Luncheon

William Sheldrake of Policy Analytics LLC speaks to the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce during its appreciation luncheon at the Harre Union in Valparaiso on Tuesday.

COMMERCE: Post-election national agenda concerning business community

Rex Richards said the economy "seems to be pretty good" in Porter County and other parts of Northwest Indiana, but there is a lot of concern in the business community about the nation's policy agenda after the election of the president and members of Congress.

Hobart Pennsy Depot turns 100

This bench marker at the Pennsy Depot in Hobart shows due north and elevation. It was installed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey. The Pennsy Depot is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Hobart Pennsy Depot turns 100

Mike Admas, executive director of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, stands inside the Pennsy Depot which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The chamber has occupied the depot since 2005.