We published several hundred business stories to the PortageLife.com Business section this year. Stories on great local businesses to awards and more in Northwest Indiana were fair game for good news.
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Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are your Top 10 Business Stories in Northwest Indiana from 2016!
Keary Bewick DDS Doesn't Let Fire Overshadow Drive and Determination
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When a major tragedy happens in our life we are often given the option to wallow in the despair of the situation or move to leave behind angst and sadness and move forward. The latter is always easier said than done and requires an incredible sense of grit and determination.
NorthShore Health Centers to Launch New Health Center in Portage
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NorthShore Health Centers is Indiana’s #1 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and #3 in the entire United States. To better help NorthShore continue to excel in the community and promote the health of residents throughout Northwest Indiana, the health services provider is well into the planning stages of constructing a new administration building in Portage.
Simpson Takes Over as Executive Director of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce
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This week, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nancy Simpson as their new executive director of the organization. Simpson, who has been with the Chamber since 2013, moved from her previous position as General Manager with the departure of Lou Gagliardi from the organization.
Scott McClure Brings Professionalism to New Position as Porter County Attorney
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Scott McClure has busy serving Porter County. Along with his current position as a practicing attorney for law firm Rhame and Elwood, he recently accepted the position of Porter County Attorney, adding a new set of responsibilities to his already long and distinguished career.
Brent Fielder Helping to Grow Meridian Title in Northwest Indiana
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Meridian Title’s Brent Fielder has been a key part of the success that the company has had in Northwest Indiana and beyond. Originally from Ohio, Fielder moved to Indiana where I was very young and went on to graduate from Portage High School.
Ryder Ross: A Brain Balance Success Story
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Ryder Ross is a 9 year old from Portage. He started having trouble in school in Kindergarten. He wasn’t catching on to things and often not paying attention. His teacher tried to help him as best as she could by getting him into a learning program where kids can get extra help.
Businesses Melded with the Local Communities at the 2016 Portage Community and Business Night
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Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, took place at Woodland Park on April 21, bringing in hundreds of visitors for one of the greatest networking nights of the year for the city. PCBN is in its 13th year and it’s the best place and time for businesses to connect with one another, and for the community to see all of the great offerings that are right in their backyard.
Portage Chamber of Commerce Holds its Annual Awards Banquet
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On Saturday, the Portage Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Banquet to recognize its outstanding members and others helping to further the city of Portage.
Knights of Columbus Host First Harbor Buick GMC Car Show for Charity
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The Knights of Columbus have a history of raising funds for charity in unique ways. Their poker nights and bean bag tosses have started trends. On June 25th the Knights started what they hope will be an annual tradition: a car show in the parking lot of the Nativity of our Saviour Church.
Portage Economic Development Corporation Welcomes New President for Economic Development
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The Portage Economic Development Corporation received a lot of good news at their annual luncheon. They met on January 8th at the Woodland Park in Portage to discuss the successes of the past year and the goals for the new one. Guest speakers included Mayor James Snyder, Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann, and NIPSCO Director Jonathan Hancock