We published several hundred business stories to the NWIndianaLife.com Business page this year. Everything from Chamber gatherings and expos to tweetups and the first ever TEDx event in the region were fair game for good news.
It’s still as easy as ever to share your business story with us! Just send an email to share@nwindianalife.com and we’ll be on it!
Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are your Top 10 business stories in Northwest Indiana from 2014!
TEDx Makes Northwest Indiana Debut at County Line Orchard
On Thursday, November 13, 2014, a group of young leaders in Northwest Indiana hosted a special TEDx event at County Line Orchard, featuring speakers Blair Milo, Bob Bouwer, Brian Wesbury, Norma Williams, and Nathan Colwell to get audience members to think outside the box and hear their Big Ideas and to see the world a little differently.
Air Show Returning to Marquette Park in 2015
Marquette Park will host its first air show since getting a $30 million makeover.
The Gary air show is returning to Marquette Park in July of 2015, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced at a press conference at the Marquette Pavilion yesterday. The city is partnering with business at the Gary/Chicago International Airport to produce the event.
The Duneland Chamber Envisions a Promising 2014
A new year and new happenings are taking place at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday January 22, 2014 the Duneland Chamber Annual Meeting and Board Installation took place at the Waterbird Lakeside Inn & Spa in Chesterton, IN.
Mayor Wants To Move Hammond City Hall Downtown
Hammond City Hall should be re-located downtown, and the city may have to find creative ways to make that happen.
“If we show that we have confidence in downtown, than business owners will see that as an example and be more likely to move there themselves,” said Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. “Downtown is where the white-collar jobs are. It should be a place where people come to work and then stay in the area for a bite to eat and a drink.”
NIPSCO Presents 2014 Luminary Awards
State and local dignitaries, community leaders, NIPSCO staff, and award honorees were among the estimated 200 guests attending the 2014 NIPSCO Luminary Awards event on Thursday evening. Hosted by NIPSCO, the gala was held at their Merrillville headquarters.
Freeman-Wilson Delivers Gary's 'State of the City' Address
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson acknowledged the city’s recent accomplishments, while setting the tone for the road ahead during her 'State of the City' address Wednesday at the Genesis Convention Center.
Crossroads Regional Chamber Looking to #RockTheRegion this Fall
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking to #RocktheRegion this fall with their annual membership drive!
Each year, the chamber hosts a campaign with the goal of increasing their membership and voice in Northwest Indiana. This year's #RocktheRegion campaign came as an idea that was initiated by chamber member Barb Young, owner of Barbara Jean's Gifts & Gourmet, who used the phrase on a Facebook post.
Northwest Indiana Auto Dealers Getting Ready for the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
We asked our Northwest Indiana’s auto dealer partners, some of the most knowledgeable dealers in the country, about some of the vehicles they are most looking forward to seeing at the show. Click here to read more!
Best of Northwest Expo Features 22 More Vendors Than 2013
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Best of the Northwest Expo featured 77 vendors showcasing themselves and networking with others at the Radisson Star Plaza.
Emerging Leaders Gather to Rally Support for South Shore Line Expansion
Over 300 people gathered at Avalon Manor on Monday night for “Laying Tracks for the Future”, an event presented by the Emerging Leaders Network. Organizers used the event to call for action on the proposed expansion of a rail line from Hammond to Dyer also known as the South Shore Line’s West Lake Corridor.
We welcome you to submit business news in 2015 in hopes of making next year's list!