Lisa Franko, Director of Development for Housing Opportunities, Inc., has always been an advocate for local nonprofits in her community, donating her time and energy to put on events, fundraise, and more. It’s where she knew her career would go,...
It’s that time of year again when the ugly Christmas sweaters come out of storage, a time that Molson Coors Beverage Company looks forward to every year. Now in its sixth year, Molson Coors, distributor of national favorites Miller Lite and Coors...
When providing a common service that is essential to a region, doing so in a way that prioritizes its community is vital. NIPSCO does just that, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability is in every Northwest Indiana home. “Ultimately, we provide...
The La Porte Police Department is pleased to welcome eight new officers to the force. With now over 40 officers on the force, the department is excited to welcome the new officers during one of the most exciting times in their careers. “The early...
Wednesday morning, the IU Northwest administration and education leaders from around the Region gathered virtually for the Chancellor’s Commission for Community Engagement meeting. The commission has continued its focus on community outreach and...
Not many people can say that they knew exactly what their future job would be at a young age. This doesn’t apply to Kate Hodson, veterinarian and Owner of Hodson Veterinary Services, LLC, who knew since she was little that she wanted to work with...
For over 80 years, asphalt paving company Walsh & Kelly has laid a strong foundation throughout Northwest Indiana. Done with integrity and safety in mind, this family-owned company values the care put into the work they do, knowing its final...
When Paladin Inc.’s Industrial Program, which provided job opportunities to people with disabilities in the Region, closed in late August, interim President Kim Latchford went into creative thinking mode in order to continue...
When the COVID-19 pandemic pushed schools online for e-learning, it wasn’t just the curriculum and how students learned that needed to be addressed. When United Way of Porter County began their annual conversations with school districts at the...
For Lisa Gutierrez, principal of Aquinas Catholic Community School in Merrillville, she never thought her teaching career would lead her toward Catholic schools. However, when a substitute teaching position opened at a local Catholic school, it...