We published hundreds of articles on the Valpo.Life Business Section this past year. We were there for the new innovations and projects, celebrations, and successes. With so much to choose from, we knew it would be a difficult choice, so we rounded up the best of the best for you!
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Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are the Top 10 business articles from Valpo.Life in 2019!
Group 7even brain trust has ingredients to drive success
High-profile agency expertise, local market knowledge, humility, respect, a sense of community, and the right people. These are the ingredients that set local creative collective Group 7even up for success. And they operate on the guiding principle that their success only exists when their clients succeed.
Life Sites launch new brand, new tech at 10-year mark – Good to Great
Ten years after launching the area’s only online exclusively positive news media company, Chris Mahlmann, Founder of GreatNews.Life, has announced the company has positioned itself for new growth with a comprehensive re-brand and new custom-built publishing system and web presence front to back.
A whole-person approach to financial advising: Part 1 of a two-part Oak Partners series
Setting up shop in Oak Partners, Inc.’s inviting office in downtown Valparaiso, Chris Mahlmann, Founder of the Life Sites, convened a round-table discussion with members of the Oak Partners team. The group covered a lot of ground in the space of an hour, uncovering interesting and even somewhat surprising insights into why financial planning matters – and for whom. Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part in-depth series on how solid financial advice can significantly improve your quality of life.
George Douglas crafts a unique blend of passion for Indiana Beverage
For George Douglas, understanding the passion that goes into creating a product helps him distribute and represent it with integrity and care. Lucky for him, the product he deals with is one a lot of people dream of having as a focal point of their careers—beer.
Centier Bank Grows through Service, Volunteerism, Investment in Communities
As investments continue to be made into the Northwest Indiana community, Centier Bank stands as a proud foundational member of the community growth. Founded as the First Bank of Whiting in 1895, the family-owned bank has since grown in into a community bank that operates 61 branches, employs over 900 associates, and finished 2018 with over $4.4 billion in assets.
Steindler Signs & Graphix: Accidental internship turned thriving business
Tom Steindler’s first official office was inside a spare bedroom at his house. His first workshop: the garage. Today, Steindler goes to work in a 6,000-square-foot fabrication shop at the rapidly-growing Steindler Signs & Graphix - an entrepreneurial success story he attributes to the trade education available right here in Porter County.
Regional Authority Development Employee Spotlight: Dave Wellman
With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, media extraordinaire Dave Wellman leads Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority’s (RDA) communications department, spearheading the organization’s visuals like social media, presentation material, and video projects. He’s good at it, but Wellman didn’t always know what he wanted to do.
Realty Executives Premier realtors discuss success in a shifting industry
A lot has changed in the real estate industry since 2008. Aside from the obvious ebbs and flows in the housing market, agents have found themselves faced with emerging primary methods of communication, new technology and a client base with more pluck than ever before. Realty Executives Premier brokers Jason Moon, Jason Utesch, and Jon Wolf sat down to discuss what it takes to maintain top-level success in a constantly shifting industry.
Tudor Floors & More Carpet One celebrates opening of new location
Tudor Floors & More Carpet One celebrated their 50th year of business this year with the grand opening of their new location on US-30. Tudor started as a mom-and-pop-shop back in 1969 and has grown to one of the areas largest retailers for flooring and cabinetry. To celebrate, the Tudor’s threw a party for the community with drinks provided by Four Fathers Brewing and LambStone Cellars Winery, catering from Birky Family Farms, and live entertainment by The Double Features.
NIPSCO honors outstanding community contributions at 8th Annual Luminary Award Ceremony
Each year, as the days grow shorter and the long winter nights start creeping into view, NIPSCO hosts its annual Luminary Awards ceremony. Those honored Thursday evening shine so brightly through their work and dedication that they generate enough inspiration to serve as a beacon, guiding their communities through the cold months ahead and beyond.
