Heather Pfundstein

3 days ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Heather Pfundstein

E conomic development is more than just attracting new businesses. It also is creating spaces and opportunities for people to enjoy life outside of work. Having offices in places that offer lively entertainment, sports, theater and arts options makes it easier to hire and retain employees. Communities in the Region are embracing that notion and prospering because of it. Businesses also benefit from regional events, like a youth swim meet I attended in Valparaiso.

3 days ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Heather Pfundstein

Kruggel Lawton CPAs welcomed CPA Brandon Gritton as director of its state and local tax practice, and Aaliyah McKinney as marketing coordinator, both in the South Bend office; and Shannon Sanders as a staff accountant in the Portage, Michigan, office. Cody Newport, CPA, was selected one of the 2025 Michiana Forty Under 40 honorees, which is organized by the South Bend Regional Chamber and Young Professionals Network South Bend.

2 weeks ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Heather Pfundstein

The city of Gary will be the home of the new Lake County Convention Center. The Lake County Board of Commissioners made the announcement May 21. “This is a historic and monumental day for Gary and all of Lake County,” said Gary Mayor Eddie Melton following the announcement. “Our vision has always been about creating strong economic opportunities for our community.”Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 434 on May 4, 2023.

2 weeks ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Heather Pfundstein

The city of Gary will be the home of the new Lake County Convention Center. The Lake County Board of Commissioners made the announcement May 21. The courtroom was packed with eager onlookers. “This is a historic and monumental day for Gary and all of Lake County,” said Gary Mayor Eddie Melton after the announcement. “Our vision has always been about creating strong economic opportunities for our community.”Lake County Councilman Ron Brewer (D-2nd) agreed that the casino will benefit more than Gary.

2 weeks ago | nwindianabusiness.com | Heather Pfundstein

The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest has been providing tomorrow's leaders with training for 49 cohorts. In 2024-2025, 38 graduates met eight times in eight months to build their leadership skills. “The LNI 49 cohort has proven to be one of the best so far,” said Mekisha Richardson, director of professional education of the Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest, in a press release.