Most of us go through our days not planning for the worst. We are afforded that luxury because Porter County’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator John Pisowicz is preparing those plans for us. In his role for the county, Pisowicz works every day to...
Working tirelessly to improve the infrastructure and accessibility of Northwest Indiana, the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has partnered with local groups to replace the Gary Metro Station. The current station is a key...
Deep River County Park & Wood’s Historic Grist Mill is known and loved for its water wheel. Ensuring the wheel is here for years to come, Lake County Parks and a group of dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to maintain this landmark....
At the corner of Franklin St. and Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, the Porter County sheriff’s residence looms large. Holding important stories from the Region’s history, this residence is still an important historical landmark today in the...
Traveling for work or for fun can be stressful. Ken Herman of Holladay Properties’ Hospitality Group has spent almost 30 years making sure travelers have the best experience possible. Focusing on transparency and partnership, Herman...
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) actively works across counties and towns to improve the infrastructure of the Region. Currently, the RDA is working closely with the Town of Dyer as they both support the Main Street/West...
On Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, Urban League of Northwest Indiana will host its 21st Annual College Scholarship Fair at Indiana University (IU) Northwest from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. "The scholarship fair at IU Northwest will include...
A lot of hard work isn’t done in the limelight. Difficult, lasting work is done through dedication and commitment. The Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) has been doing just that for decades. Founded in 1984, members of the VEDC...
Collaboration and communication are the keys to success. No one knows that better than Porter County Board President Jim Biggs. Using his lifelong expertise on public safety to support his community, Biggs and other local officials are doing...
Most of us start one step above where we started. We create connections. We use our learned experiences. We implement every resource we have to try and be successful. This is most true when one hopes to begin a new business. Pilot Project does...