Laurie Mullet, a Northwest Indiana native, is one of those amazing women who truly feels fortunate when helping others in the community. Mullet held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. in...
Ann Kessler, a professor of theatre and Chair of the Theatre Department at Valparaiso University, has always had a love for the arts from a very young age. “I started out as a dancer and that’s what got me into theatre. I always loved working...
For the first time ever, Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is able to offer student housing. Through their master lease with Holladay Properties, CCSJ rented 12 apartments at The Illiana in downtown Whiting, giving them the ability to house...
United Way of Porter County has been providing support and the building blocks for a better quality of life for the Northwest Indiana community for more than 60 years. This year, one of their most loved events, the Annual...
On the corner of Morgan Blvd. and Lincolnway in downtown Valparaiso sits a one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor, Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor. The owner of Pat’s is as sweet as the confection she sells. Patricia Berning of Glen Park grew up surrounded...
Pedram Etebari, personal trainer and owner of FiTrain, LLC in Valparaiso, grew up with a deep love for the sport of soccer. At the age of only 13, Etebari became the youngest professional soccer player in his entire program. “Growing up, my life...
Kankakee Valley REMC (KVREMC), a non-profit electric distribution cooperative, began an intern program with the help of Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) last year. IEC recognized the value of showing younger generations how a co-op...
An adjustment in educational opportunities at Chicago Street has made it easier for theatre students, participants across the U.S., and even a hamster, to benefit from the online classes. Chicago Street Theatre (CST), a popular performing arts...
Memorial Opera House (MOH) happily welcomed a few additional board members to its foundation this year. Each member had a different motive for joining the board. Marcia Arnold “Over the past decade, the Memorial Opera House has made great...
Saving money – it’s something many people struggle to do (especially during a pandemic), but it’s critical for personal financial stability. Making a conscious effort to save money has financial as well as psychological benefits, promoting the...
Memorial Opera House (MOH) happily welcomed a few additional board members to its foundation this year. Each member had a different motive for joining the board. Marcia Arnold “Over the past decade, the Memorial Opera House has made great... 