Raquel Buari started out at Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo, Michigan, as an intern. In March, she was promoted to executive vice president of administration. The 37-year old is the youngest and first female in the role. Buari spoke to Inside INdiana Business about her work as a compliance professional, traits that set her apart, the hotel expansion and how success can come from some of the most unexpected places.... Read More
Beacon Health Systems has been awarded $5.4 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health. Spread across five years, the award enables Beacon to launch its Michiana Family Journey program to enhance birth outcomes, promote health equity and eliminate health disparities.... Read More
Amid trade tension between the United States and China, several companies and organizations have begun realizing the potential of several other Asian countries. The Indiana District Export Council is hosting the “Doing Business with ASEAN” conference to get businesses in Indiana and neighboring states aware and prepared to take advantage of the economic opportunities with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.... Read More
Midwest’s biggest flea market is open for the 2024 season. Located in the heart of Indiana’s Amish country, the Shipshewana Flea Market opens every Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 am and 4pm from April 30 to September 25. About 700 vendors will set up shop on 40 acres at the Shipshewana Trading Place as the season progresses.... Read More
Katie Anthony, the former co-owner of Anthony Travel, started the sports travel agency with her husband John, out of a shared love for sports, travel and hospitality. She spoke to IIB about starting a business 35 years ago, female leadership, and “dumb luck.” ... Read More
Google now plans to spend $2 billion on its data center project in southeast Fort Wayne, the tech giant announced Friday—more than double the amount the company said the development would cost when it first disclosed its involvement in January.... Read More
Elkhart-based Thor Industries, in partnership with Lifeline Youth Ministries, recently launched its RV Learning Lab to teach kids about different aspects of the recreational vehicle industry. Lifeline says its success building new homes and remodeling old...... Read More
Mike Daigle, CEO of South Bend International Airport, has lived in Seattle, Alabama, Virginia, Louisiana, New York, Colorado, Germany, Panama and even Somalia, thanks to his career in the military. But his military career led to a move to airport management.... Read More
Stakeholders in the South Bend-Elkhart region continue to show a commitment to founders and business owners in the area. Launched by the University of Notre Dame’s Idea Center in 2017 to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, IDEA Week has morphed...... Read More
Riley Ellingsen moved to South Bend to enroll in the ESTEEM program at Notre Dame. While working at an eye bank in New York, he realized he was really interested in the intersection of science and healthcare with business and entrepreneurship.... Read More
