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Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2024

By: Curtis Hankins, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2024 A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

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RDA Adds Controller and Economic Development Positions

RDA Adds Controller and Economic Development Positions The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is pleased to announce the addition of Controller Courtney Kvachkoff and Director of Economic Development AJ Bytnar to our staff. “I am thrilled that AJ and Courtney are joining us,” said...

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Valpo Parks Foundation Thanks Departing Board Members

Valpo Parks Foundation Thanks Departing Board Members The Valpo Parks Foundation would like to express its sincere gratitude to outgoing Board members Cathy Brown, Christy Graf, Jim Cunningham, and Dr. Rob Behrend for their invaluable contributions.   Over their combined 29 years of service, these...

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Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville’s Nick Diehl goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service

Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville’s Nick Diehl goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service Even after 11 years on the job, Nick Diehl, parts manager at Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville, remains as passionate about his work as he was the day he started. Among his many daily responsibilities, Diehl ensures that the dealership’s technicians...

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Oak Partners celebrates with clients and Santa Claus for holiday brunch

Oak Partners celebrates with clients and Santa Claus for holiday brunch Clients and members of the Oak Partners family gathered together for a holiday brunch celebration at Innsbrook Country Club on Friday, December 6.  Jack DeHaven, wealth advisor for Oak Partners, believes an event like this is one of the best...

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Everwise Honors Katie Cortes with 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award

Everwise Honors Katie Cortes with 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award Everwise Credit Union is pleased to announce that Katie Cortes, manager of its Chesterton and Valparaiso South branches, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 David R. Sage Exemplary Leadership and Service Award.  Presented annually, the...

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Meet MCYF’s new Director of Clinical Services!

Meet MCYF’s new Director of Clinical Services! Valerie Rowe, MS, LMHC, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician. Valerie has been with Midwest Center for 13 years. Valerie started as a behavioral health worker in 2011 with South Shore Academy. She advanced to Program Coordinator...

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Hospice Marketing Director Honored for Breast Cancer Advocacy at Annual Pink Tie Affair

Hospice Marketing Director Honored for Breast Cancer Advocacy at Annual Pink Tie Affair For Damian Rico, Marketing Director at Hospice of the Calumet Area, a heartfelt phone call from his longtime friend Crystal Taliefero in June 2021 would change his perspective on advocacy and health education forever. Taliefero, a world-renowned...

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INFINITI claims second in J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index for second year 

INFINITI claims second in J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index for second year  INFINITI’s origins are rooted in providing a car-buying experience that  transcends the norms. Thirty-five years later, that guiding principle hasn’t changed. For the second  consecutive year, INFINITI earns the number two spot among...

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St. Mary Medical Center CEO earns distinction from state hospital association

St. Mary Medical Center CEO earns distinction from state hospital association Longtime healthcare leader Janice Ryba, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, has earned the highest award given to a hospital CEO by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA). At its annual meeting on Nov. 14 in Indianapolis, the association that...

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