Staff Development and Motivation

Centier Bank welcomes Kelly Blieden as Vice President and Trust Officer

Centier Bank welcomes Kelly Blieden as Vice President and Trust Officer Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to welcome Kelly Blieden as Vice President and Trust Officer located in its downtown Valparaiso branch at 150 Lincolnway Street. Blieden brings over two decades of marketing and...

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Allegius Welcomes Chandra Ostrander as Vice President of Human Resources and Training

Allegius Welcomes Chandra Ostrander as Vice President of Human Resources and Training Allegius Credit Union is pleased to welcome Chandra Ostrander as the credit union’s Vice President of Human Resources and Training. Ostrander boasts an impressive career and brings over 20 years of experience in operational management, enhancing...

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Top 10 business articles on Portage.Life in 2024

By: Anthony Hudson, Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Top 10 business articles on Portage.Life in 2024 A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

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RDA Adds Controller and Economic Development Positions

RDA Adds Controller and Economic Development Positions The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is pleased to announce the addition of Controller Courtney Kvachkoff and Director of Economic Development AJ Bytnar to our staff. “I am thrilled that AJ and Courtney are joining us,” said...

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Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville’s Nick Diehl goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service

Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville’s Nick Diehl goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service Even after 11 years on the job, Nick Diehl, parts manager at Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville, remains as passionate about his work as he was the day he started. Among his many daily responsibilities, Diehl ensures that the dealership’s technicians...

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INFINITI claims second in J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index for second year 

INFINITI claims second in J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index for second year  INFINITI’s origins are rooted in providing a car-buying experience that  transcends the norms. Thirty-five years later, that guiding principle hasn’t changed. For the second  consecutive year, INFINITI earns the number two spot among...

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St. Mary Medical Center CEO earns distinction from state hospital association

St. Mary Medical Center CEO earns distinction from state hospital association Longtime healthcare leader Janice Ryba, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, has earned the highest award given to a hospital CEO by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA). At its annual meeting on Nov. 14 in Indianapolis, the association that...

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NWIIWA hosts inaugural Professional Women’s Conference at the Blue Chip Casino

NWIIWA hosts inaugural Professional Women’s Conference at the Blue Chip Casino On Wednesday, November 13, nearly 450 women gathered at the inaugural Professional Women’s Conference hosted by Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA). The day-long event full of keynote speakers, meeting vendors and breakout...

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South Shore CVA celebrates community connections at annual partner summit

South Shore CVA celebrates community connections at annual partner summit The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA), a sales and marketing organization promoting tourism in Northwest Indiana, hosted its annual partnership summit on Tuesday, November 14 at the Indiana Welcome Center. Representatives from a...

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