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Old National, Indiana Fever team up

6 days ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The Indiana Fever named Evansville-based Old National Bank their official bank partner for the 2025 WNBA season. Fans will see the partnership come to life in several ways including through the Old National Bank Radio Network. The network broadcasts Fever games on 93.5/107.5 The Fan. The spotlight program supports local small businesses and Fever-branded products.
Notre Dame professor wins entrepreneurship award

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

University of Notre Dame business professor Dean Shepherd was named the winner of the 2025 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. Sheperd serves as the Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. “For almost three decades, Dean Shepherd has had an unparalleled impact on scholarly developments within the international community of entrepreneurship researchers,” according to the awards committee.
South Bend Regional Chamber to host upcoming Golf Classic

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The South Bend Regional Chamber’s annual Golf Classic will take place June 9 at Knollwood Country Club. Elkhart-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center is presenting this year’s competition. The golf outing offers business leaders and professionals the opportunity to make connections, entertain clients, do some business on the golf course and have fun with colleagues. Attendees can enjoy a round of golf, contests, prizes and food and drink.
Beacon Health announces new leadership roles

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

South Bend-based Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles after it acquires Ascension Southwest Michigan this summer. Carl Risk, Elkhart General Hospital president since 2016, will become president of Borgess Hospital. He will also serve as integration executive for the Ascension Southwest Michigan facilities.
Notre Dame, Gary develop revitalization plan

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The City of Gary and the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture’s Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative have a shared vision for downtown Gary. Their vision and action plan will serve as a roadmap for Gary’s leadership to reestablish the city’s building culture. “Gary is a resilient city, and we are writing our comeback story,” Mayor Eddie Melton said in a press release.
Michigan City Safe Harbor program receives summer literacy grant

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Safe Harbor a $3,000 grant to support summer camp literacy. The foundation donated $13.2 million to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. “For over 30 years, the foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General Literacy Foundation executive director, in a press release.
South Bend Chamber to host lunch

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The South Bend Regional Chamber is hosting Networking at Lunch: Creating a Must-Visit Community June 24. The event will bring together tourism leaders from across the region to share strategies for positioning Northwest Indiana as a premier destination. The discussion will provide insights into how the tourism sector shapes the Region’s local economy and community.
DeBartolo Center to host Juneteenth event

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in Notre Dame is inviting the public to a Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair June 13. This year marks the center’s third Juneteenth commemoration. The free event will feature about 50 local businesses and organizations to support. Food trucks will serve bites while attendees enjoy music spun by a live DJ. Juneteenth commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas.
Notre Dame FCU names new VP, manager

1 week ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union announced the addition of Debrielle Lane as vice president, manager of credit counseling. Lane brings over 25 years of experience in mortgage lending and financial services to the credit union. In her new role, she will oversee credit counseling and ensure regulatory compliance and efficient processing. Lane previously served as a mortgage manager and officer. She led multi-state servicing operations and managed investor relations for several portfolios.
Heroes Gallery to open in Michigan City

2 weeks ago | michianabusinessnews.com | Kerry Sapet

The Heroes Gallery – Arcade – Museum is celebrating its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 23. The new arcade, theatre, toy museum and comic art gallery is at the Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets in Michigan City. It was created by The Graf Dairy Hero Foundation. The Michigan City Chamber is hosting the ribbon cutting. The event will close with an invitation-only gala in the evening. The Heroes Gallery showcases a collection of vintage superhero memorabilia from the 1960s, 70s and 80’s.