Purdue Federal Credit Union | |
Purdue Federal Credit Union has appointed Darrick Weeks as its new President and CEO, succeeding Bob Falk after 22 years of dedicated service.
With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and a history of holding multiple executive leadership roles, Weeks brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Most recently, he served as President and CEO of Marine Credit Union. His professional background encompasses strategic planning and implementation, organizational and business development, digital transformation, operational efficiency, process improvement, sales, talent management, and information technology.
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Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana | |
The Indiana Builders Association is pleased to announce that Christine Neal, Executive Director of HBA-NWI has been awarded a First Place, Excellence in Leadership award.
This award is given to outstanding Executive Directors in the sate of Indiana based on Membership, Retention and attendance at State Leadership meetings. This is the second year in row that Christine has received this prestigious award since joining the Home Builders Association of NW Indiana 2 years ago.
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Valparaiso University proudly welcomes Shaun Sahlhoff as the new Executive Director of External Relations. In this role, Sahlhoff will focus on fostering community connections and aligning external initiatives with the University's overarching goals.
“My role centers on building and maintaining relationships that support the University's mission and objectives," said Shaloff in a press release. "Every day, I’ll collaborate with government officials, community organizations, and corporate partners to identify opportunities for strategic cooperation."
The University looks forward to Sahlhoff’s leadership in strengthening its connections with the broader community and driving impactful partnerships.
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United Way of Northwest Indiana | |
United Way Northwest Indiana welcomes Chris White as its new Chief Executive Officer.
White brings a wealth of regional leadership experience, having served as Publisher of The Times of Northwest Indiana from 2013 to 2023, coupled with a strong dedication to community engagement.
Throughout his career, White has been actively involved with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army, and One Region. As a former long-time board member and chairman of Lake Area United Way, he was instrumental in the creation of the Level Up program, which has become a cornerstone of regional community development.
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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) proudly announces Alejandra Y. Castillo as its Senior Fellow for Economic Development. With over two decades of experience in public service and nonprofit leadership, Castillo will drive economic growth, innovation, and community development in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago region.
Previously, Castillo served as the 23rd U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, overseeing the distribution of $6.8 billion in federal investments that supported 800 projects, created or retained over 700,000 jobs, and advanced workforce development and technology innovation.
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St. Mary Medical Center Sleep Medicine Services has started welcoming patients at a new Winfield location.
The sleep center occupies space at Powers Health St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 10607 Randolph St.
“Quality sleep is crucial to good overall health,” said Janice Ryba, CEO ina press release. “By bringing physician sleep specialists and advanced testing equipment to our Winfield location, Powers Health offers studies and analyses to help patients achieve restful sleep.”
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The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has earned the top spot in customer satisfaction among mid-sized utilities in the Midwest, according to the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study.
The annual study evaluates satisfaction among business customers of 80 U.S. electric utilities, each serving over 50,000 business customers. This year’s findings are based on responses from 20,863 business customers through online interviews.
Rankings are determined by assessing factors such as power quality and reliability, pricing, billing and payment, corporate citizenship, customer contact, and communication. NIPSCO tied with Kentucky Utilities for the No. 1 position, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in service.
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Purdue University Northwest | |
Purdue University Northwest’s College of Technology has received the prestigious 2024 Academia Circle of Excellence Award from the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults.
The award honors the college’s high-quality teaching and commitment to preparing students and professionals for careers in cybersecurity. Since 2019, PNW has partnered with the EC-Council, incorporating certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator into its curriculum to equip students with expertise in network protection and digital forensics.
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Saturday Sangria Bakery & Cafe | |
Saturday Sangria Bakery & Cafe, a dedicated gluten-free facility in Winfield, Indiana, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary. Owned by Janice Lawton, the cafe offers a variety of sweets, sandwiches, salads, specialty meals, soups, and beverages.
Inspired by her own dietary needs, Janice opened the cafe after retiring to provide delicious gluten-free options for the community.
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Centier Bank earned the 11th spot nationally on American Banker's 2024 Best Banks to Work For list, making it the highest-ranked bank in Indiana. This marks the 12th consecutive year Centier has been featured.
“Our top priority is our desire to help and serve others, which extends to our corporate values of caring, loyalty, integrity, friendship, and fun,” said CEO Michael Schrage.
The Merrillville-based bank’s recognition highlights its commitment to fostering a servant-hearted culture for its employees and community.
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