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Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tournament Field Down to Quarterfinals

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to the final eight contestants. The contest started with 47 competitors, and interest remained high with thousands of votes cast in the third round as the field of 16 was trimmed in half. The eight remaining competitors – which includes tournament veterans and one [...]

2023-11-14T10:09:29-05:00November 14th, 2023|

Linton Schools, Hamilton Center, Inc. Partner to Educate Students on Suicide Warning Signs

LINTON - Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for United States teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, and the Linton-Stockton School Corporation recently teamed with Hamilton Center, Inc. to teach its students about potential “Signs of Suicide.” HCI staff members recently completed training sessions for all LSSC students in grades 5-12 and all staff [...]

2023-11-13T11:15:30-05:00November 13th, 2023|

Centier Bank Welcomes Dean Niepokoj as Mortgage Loan Office

MERRILLVILLE - Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Centier Bank, is pleased to welcome Dean Niepokoj as a Mortgage Loan Officer serving Lake County clients out of the bank’s Schererville East office, located at 5191 West Lincoln Highway in Crown Point. Niepokoj joins Centier with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage [...]

2023-11-10T13:12:07-05:00November 10th, 2023|

Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tournament Field Trimmed to 16

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to the Sweet 16. The contest started with 47 competitors, and interest remained high with thousands of votes cast in the second round as the field of 32 was trimmed in half. The 16 remaining companies are from 15 cities, including: Batesville, Columbus, Decatur, [...]

2023-11-08T10:03:44-05:00November 8th, 2023|

Applications Are Now Open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards

Applications are now open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Hero! The annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards (GWSA) recognize companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers that have made safety and health a top priority. The Everyday Safety Hero (ESH) Award offers Hoosier employers the opportunity to nominate an [...]

2023-11-08T09:01:31-05:00November 8th, 2023|

Centier Bank Donates $5,000 to Gennesaret Free Clinics

INDIANAPOLIS - Centier Bank recently presented a $5,000 donation to Gennesaret Free Clinics, a nonprofit medical clinic providing quality, accessible, and compassionate patient-centered healthcare for persons experiencing homelessness or lacking established healthcare both on-site and by mobile clinic serving those in need in Greater Indianapolis. Centier Bank’s Community Relations Officer, Linda Risch, and the Downtown Indianapolis Branch Manager, Wendy [...]

2023-11-06T16:15:25-05:00November 6th, 2023|

Butler University Creating Two-Year College to Increase Access and Degree Attainment for Underserved Students

Using the Come to Believe Model, Butler’s Two-Year College Will Also Create a Clear Pathway for Students Who Want to Pursue Bachelor’s Degrees INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University is partnering with a national nonprofit to create a new two-year college on its Midtown Indianapolis campus that will provide an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue education [...]

2023-11-06T16:03:29-05:00November 6th, 2023|

FORUM Wins First Place for Credit Union Philosophy in Action Award

INDIANAPOLIS - FORUM Credit Union is proud to announce winning first place for the Louise Herring Award for Credit Union Philosophy in Action in the $1 Billion+ asset size category in the Indiana statewide competition. Created by CUNA (Credit Union National Association), this is awarded to credit unions for their practical application of the “People-Helping-People” credit union philosophy within [...]

2023-11-06T10:29:05-05:00November 6th, 2023|

GUEST POST: Get Cyber Smart: Errors SMBs Make and How to Fix Them

In the age of interconnectivity, cybersecurity is non-negotiable for businesses, regardless of their size. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs and SMEs) are particularly vulnerable, making robust cybersecurity practices essential. One slip-up can cost these companies not only money but also customer trust and brand reputation. This article, courtesy of the Indiana Chamber, will delve into the top eight cybersecurity [...]

2023-11-03T10:14:03-04:00November 3rd, 2023|

Rose-Hulman Students, Faculty Selected for U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis’ Advanced Battery Design Competition

TERRE HAUTE – The future is now for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students and faculty developing innovative battery technology that will enhance the expanding electric vehicle industry through involvement in the Battery Workforce Challenge, announced Wednesday, November 1, by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Stellantis, and other government and industry partners. The three-year immersive hands-on learning experience, managed [...]

2023-11-03T08:40:18-04:00November 3rd, 2023|