Staff Development and Motivation

Latitude Commercial’s Rob Beardsley brings community-focused approach to full-service real estate firm

Latitude Commercial’s Rob Beardsley brings community-focused approach to full-service real estate firm Since joining Latitude Commercial last November, Associate Broker Rob Beardsley has been dedicated to making a tangible impact on his community, one property at a time. He views his career at the full-service commercial real estate firm as about more...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Spotlight: Meet Karen Kennedy

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Spotlight: Meet Karen Kennedy Karen Kennedy is the current Chairman of the Founders Advisory Council. She is a proud beneficiary of a Catholic education that began at St. Joseph School in Homewood, IL, and continued through Marian Catholic High School and St. Mary’s College,...

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NITCO helps community kick off the summer at Customer Appreciation Day party

NITCO helps community kick off the summer at Customer Appreciation Day party On June 12, Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co. (NITCO) opened the doors of its Hebron location to its customers for the company’s annual Customer Appreciation Day. NITCO has been a Region staple since it first began offering services in 1939...

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Oak Partners brings the party to Journeyman Distillery for Sunset Social 2025

Oak Partners brings the party to Journeyman Distillery for Sunset Social 2025 On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 11, Oak Partners hosted its annual Sunset Social event at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso. Over 400 Oak Partners clients and advisors gathered in Journeyman Distillery’s East Room to enjoy this Oak Partners...

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Larson-Danielson celebrates 2025 construction awards

Larson-Danielson celebrates 2025 construction awards The first half of 2025 has been a resounding success for Larson-Danielson Construction. The 117-year-old commercial construction firm has been the recipient of multiple awards and accolades. Larson-Danielson has been recognized as the "Best...

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Centier Bank promotes Michelle Maravilla to Chief Human Resources Officer

Centier Bank promotes Michelle Maravilla to Chief Human Resources Officer Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is proud to promote Michelle Maravilla to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Throughout her nearly 20-year tenure with Centier, Maravilla has made a tangible impact on...

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Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority’s AJ Bytnar champions regional collaboration

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority’s AJ Bytnar champions regional collaboration AJ Bytnar may be the new director of economic development at the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (NWI RDA), but he's no stranger to the Region or the unique challenges of growing communities there. "I'm from here," Bytnar said. "I...

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Alanna Wade brings hands-on experience, passion for innovation to Hartman Global IP Law

Alanna Wade brings hands-on experience, passion for innovation to Hartman Global IP Law Hartman Global Intellectual Property (IP) Law welcomed Alanna Wade to its legal team in April. She brings a diverse array of cross-industry experiences and a passion for helping clients protect their IP rights. Wade’s journey to Hartman Global was...

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Oak Partners’ Marc Ruiz completes AIFA® credential to heighten skills and client experience

Oak Partners’ Marc Ruiz completes AIFA® credential to heighten skills and client experience Having graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette in May of 1993, worked at Oak Partners since December of the same year, and written the “Your Mind on Money” column since 2002, Oak Partners Team Leader and Partner Marc Ruiz is no...

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