The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association has gained nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service. The Crown Point-based organization, which works to advance the careers of women throughout the northwest Indiana region, says it now has federal income tax exemption as a public charity.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based nonprofit Rescue Mission is preparing to reopen its thrift store and vocational ministry, Treasure House. The nonprofit says the thrift store's operations were relocated from Coldwater Crossing to the Pine Valley Shopping Center earlier this year.... Read More
The Indiana Chamber Executives Association has named Jack Russell, who serves as president and chief executive officer of OneZone Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Chamber Executive of the Year. The ICEA says the award, the top individual honor for a chamber leader in the state, recognizes Russell’s creativity, eagerness to mentor peers, and the substantial growth he's achieved for OneZone.... Read More
The town of Clarksville is preparing to open its new $7.2 million Public Works facility. The town says the building doubles the square footage of the previous public works facility.... Read More
The Indiana Historical Society has unveiled the 2022 Indiana Living Legends. The organization says the award recognizes extraordinary Hoosiers for their local, statewide and national accomplishments.... Read More
Westfield-based Storage Solutions Inc. has acquired SNC Solutions in California. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the company says the deal will provide additional resources and capabilities to grow along the West Coast.... Read More
Calumet College of St. Joseph, along with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana and the Catholic Diocese of Gary, are launching the Northwest Indiana Teachers Scholarship. The partners say the new scholarship will offer full tuition for students who participate in the Transition to Teaching program at Calumet College of St. Joseph.... Read More
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to assume management responsibilities for the Indiana Talent Network. The chamber says its Institute for Workforce Excellence will be the new home for the network, which was created in 2017 to connect statewide stakeholders and support regional collaborations.... Read More
Merrillville-based Lakeshore Public Media, which operates Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio, is establishing what it calls a major giving network. The nonprofit says the Lakeshore Leadership League will help nurture its current major donors, as well as attract and grow its donor base with new contributors.... Read More
Indianapolis-based nonprofit RecycleForce has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding is part of the department's initial round of grants to support job training and supportive services for justice-involved young people.... Read More
