Allison Tunstall

Valparaiso University’s College of Business’s MBA and undergraduate programs launch new majors, offers flexibility to students

Valparaiso University’s College of Business’s MBA and undergraduate programs launch new majors, offers flexibility to students If 2020 taught us one thing, it was the importance of being flexible and willing to adapt to necessary changes and demands in a community. For Valparaiso University’s College of Business, administrators responded to the need for accessible programs...

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Unity Foundation of La Porte County unveils Vibrant Communities, shaping future of La Porte County

Unity Foundation of La Porte County unveils Vibrant Communities, shaping future of La Porte County Now over a year and a half in the works, Unity Foundation of La Porte County and the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau have unveiled a momentous effort in partnership with its local communities called Vibrant Communities of La Porte...

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A La Porte County Family YMCA Employee Spotlight: Laurie Halaska

A La Porte County Family YMCA Employee Spotlight: Laurie Halaska Many can say their future career was destined for them before they ever knew their path would wind up there, but not many people’s career acts like a family tree, allowing them to trace their start way before they ever walked through the door. For...

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Rittenhouse Village of Portage’s Zoom support groups provide community and solidarity

Rittenhouse Village of Portage’s Zoom support groups provide community and solidarity A vital aspect of anyone’s emotional and mental wellbeing is the opportunity to discuss the difficult problems and life events they go through with someone who understands. Three years ago, Rittenhouse Village of Portage began to help its residents...

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Whiting Public Library provides community empowerment through unlimited knowledge, access to essential programs

Whiting Public Library provides community empowerment through unlimited knowledge, access to essential programs Not a lot has changed since the Whiting Public Library was constructed in 1906. The red-bricked building located on Oliver Street in Whiting went through a few renovations back in 1982, when an addition was added on, and then again in 2000 as the...

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Patrick’s Grille donates 10% of sales to staff members during COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick’s Grille donates 10% of sales to staff members during COVID-19 pandemic At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March of 2020, businesses around the country had to make difficult decisions to have a major economic effect on stores, theatres, and restaurants. Patrick’s Grille found itself in this situation we have...

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Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service saves customers over a million dollars in 2020

Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service saves customers over a million dollars in 2020 Despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacting businesses around Northwest Indiana, Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service never wavered from its mission of providing quality service while saving them money every step of the way. In 2020, the Valparaiso-based bulk...

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A CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana Employee Spotlight: Brad Martin

A CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana Employee Spotlight: Brad Martin Brad Martin has had his hands in the do-it-yourself and home improvement industry for decades. Now currently on his fourth house flip, Martin has applied his home improvement expertise to his new position as Residential Sales Advisor at CertaPro...

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