Staff Development and Motivation

CoAction Welcomes Carl Kurek as Director of Development to Fuel Growth and Expand Services Across Northwest Indiana 

CoAction Welcomes Carl Kurek as Director of Development to Fuel Growth and Expand Services Across Northwest Indiana  CoAction is proud to announce the appointment of Carl Kurek as its new Director of Development, a key leadership position dedicated to driving philanthropic growth, deepening community partnerships, and expanding the organization’s capacity to...

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Dr. Ashley Walker is the ‘cat’s meow’ for feline and other furry friends at Vale Park Animal Hospital

Dr. Ashley Walker is the ‘cat’s meow’ for feline and other furry friends at Vale Park Animal Hospital Working with animals has been a lifelong passion for Vale Park Animal Hospital Associate Veterinarian Dr. Ashley Walker. A proud owner of many cats, some box turtles, and a corn snake as a kid, animals have always been at the forefront of her life...

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McColly Real Estate looks back on 2024, celebrates its associates through Annual Agent Recognition

McColly Real Estate looks back on 2024, celebrates its associates through Annual Agent Recognition To acknowledge and celebrate its agents for being the driving force behind McColly Real Estate’s operations and success, McColly Real Estate spotlights its top-performing agents as individuals and teams through its Annual Agent Recognition. This...

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Josh Schoon of Berglund Construction Mentors the Region’s Future  Leaders 

Josh Schoon of Berglund Construction Mentors the Region’s Future  Leaders  Josh Schoon, Project Executive at Berglund Construction, lives out his commitment to enriching  future generations on a daily basis. Not only is Schoon the president of the Liberty Rec Youth  Softball and Baseball League and a volunteer boys and...

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Delivering together: How family drives Flanagin’s Bulk Mail’s success

Delivering together: How family drives Flanagin’s Bulk Mail’s success Some employees may describe their coworkers as family, but at Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service, this sentiment goes beyond a simple metaphor. The business, headed by owner and family matriarch Donna Flanagin, currently operates with help from multiple...

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CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana’s Mike Cintron is coaching crews and inspiring growth

CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana’s Mike Cintron is coaching crews and inspiring growth At CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana, Mike Cintron serves as more than just a field service manager — he brings heart, experience, and a genuine team-first attitude to every job site. Since joining CertaPro in June, Cintron has embraced a role...

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Investing in the Region: Courtney Kvachkoff joins Northwest Indiana RDA’s mission

Investing in the Region: Courtney Kvachkoff joins Northwest Indiana RDA’s mission The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA), the organization driving major infrastructure and economic growth initiatives across the Region, has welcomed a new controller with deep roots in the community and a strong background in...

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Valpo Chamber honors the work of community leaders at 40th annual Salute to Leadership event

Valpo Chamber honors the work of community leaders at 40th annual Salute to Leadership event On the evening of Friday, April 4, the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce hosted its 40th annual Salute to Leadership event at the Aberdeen Manor Ballroom in Valpo. Valpo Chamber members, business executives, elected officials, and other local...

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1st American Management Company’s Nicole Oswald brings expertise & empathy to property management team

1st American Management Company’s Nicole Oswald brings expertise & empathy to property management team Nicole Oswald is a commercial and multi-family property manager for 1st American Management Company. She manages an extensive portfolio, featuring properties representing multiple industries and communities across Northwest Indiana. Oswald handles...

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