Lugar stays the course against era's headwinds

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar recalls returning home from the Navy to find the family manufacturing business going under and teaming up with his brother to see if they could save it.

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20 UNDER 40: Laciak educates business owners, finds place in community

When Geoff Laciak answered the call to return to the region in August 2008, he was ready to connect with clients on a new level and join his father, Joe, at the family business, Laciak Accountancy Group.

20 UNDER 40: The good life replaces California dream for Meyer

Love brought Nick Meyer to the Region, and it's that love, the love of his job and his community, that's keeping him here.

20 UNDER 40: Ricci finds entrepreneurial success, gives back to community

Dean Ricci Jr. started mowing lawns in Lakes of the Four Seasons when he was 10. Several decades later, he has grown from a little boy pulling a lawn mower behind his bike to the owner of a multimillion dollar landscaping management company.

Lugar blitzing northern Indiana farms, factories

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar is dropping in on factory workers, farmers, religious groups and others on a swing through northern Indiana as he gears up for what could be one of his toughest primary battles ever next year.

Senator speaks at Times, BusINess breakfast

U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar is dropping in on factory workers, farmers, religious groups and others on a swing through northern Indiana as he gears up for what could be one of his toughest primary battles ever next year. Early Monday, the Senator had a breakfast meeting with the advisory board o…

SBA hosts loan program at Hammond INnovation Center

HAMMOND | The Small Business Administration is hosting a financing workshop for small business owners at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30.

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NWI companies: Best places to work statewide

Multiple companies with region ties were honored as some of the best places to work in Indiana. Centier bank, headquartered in Merrillville, placed third in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Best Places to Work in Indiana list.

Seth Warren

Seth Warren is president of Franciscan St. James Health

Seth Warren

Seth Warren is regional CEO of the Franciscan Alliance South Suburban Chicago Region and president of Franciscan St. James Health.

Region companies among best places to work statewide

INDIANAPOLIS | Multiple companies with region ties were honored as some of the best places to work in Indiana.

Four Winds to open new casino in August

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, owner of the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich., on Tuesday announced its newest casino is scheduled to open in August.

Charitable IRA Rollover a win-win

"The measure of life is not its duration, but its donation" – Peter Marshall.

Professionals on the move

Sarah Kiger has joined Mixdesign in Schererville as the director of operations and new business. She has experience in brand development and management for Chicago area businesses.

Munster accounting firm passes peer review

MUNSTER | Certified public accounting firm McMahon & Associates, 10010 Calumet Ave., recently completed and passed peer review.

Local fence company receives national award

CEDAR LAKE | FFC Fencing Co. recently won the Digger Specialties Inc. 2010 Customer Satisfaction Award. The award is given to the company that receives the most positive feedback from customers among nationwide dealers.

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Anatomy of a business leader

In 2011, Northwest Indiana recognizes the fourth class of members into the Business and Industry Hall of Fame and congratulations are certainly in order to them. Perhaps it is also a time where a moment of reflection is important. As I look at my fellow honorees over all four years, it is ti…