Pedram Etebari, personal trainer and owner of FiTrain, LLC in Valparaiso, grew up with a deep love for the sport of soccer. At the age of only 13, Etebari became the youngest professional soccer player in his entire program. “Growing up, my life...
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Kankakee Valley REMC helps shape future workforce with internships
Kankakee Valley REMC (KVREMC), a non-profit electric distribution cooperative, began an intern program with the help of Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) last year. IEC recognized the value of showing younger generations how a co-op...
Read MoreThomas KIA of Highland – great career place
With many people currently looking for work, we thought we would help by showcasing one great NWI business to start your career with – Thomas KIA of Highland. We spoke with Tom Seely, General Manager at Thomas KIA of Highland, about what all is...
Read MoreChicago Street Theatre adjusts, excels with online classes
An adjustment in educational opportunities at Chicago Street has made it easier for theatre students, participants across the U.S., and even a hamster, to benefit from the online classes. Chicago Street Theatre (CST), a popular performing arts...
Read MoreDream Chasers continues to inspire children in new ways despite challenges
Dream Chasers of Northwest Indiana, like millions of other organizations, had to quickly adjust how they work during the recent pandemic so they could continue to meet their mission. What they found was a brand new way of inspiring children to go...
Read MoreMemorial Opera House welcomes new Board of Directors members
Memorial Opera House (MOH) happily welcomed a few additional board members to its foundation this year. Each member had a different motive for joining the board. Marcia Arnold “Over the past decade, the Memorial Opera House has made great...
Read MoreTeachers Credit Union advisor shares best advice for saving money
Saving money – it’s something many people struggle to do (especially during a pandemic), but it’s critical for personal financial stability. Making a conscious effort to save money has financial as well as psychological benefits, promoting the...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Maged Mikhail
Dr. Maged Mikhail, an assistant professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has always been driven by his passion for engineering. “My dream throughout elementary and middle school was always to be...
Read MorePulaski County offers unique summertime fun
When most people hear the word summer, they often envision the fun things you can do during the hot summer months, like camping, swimming, and exploring nature. One of the incredible counties that makes up Northwest Indiana, Pulaski County, has many...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Magesh Chandramouli
Dr. Magesh Chandramouli, an associate professor of computer graphics technology (CGT) at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), is one of those amazing educators who believes strongly in the faculty-student relationship for ultimate student success....
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