The Hobart Chamber of Commerce recently recognized business leaders in the community with its Influencer Awards. The chamber honored leading business people at its annual
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BP Whiting Refinery oil workers overwhelmingly approve new contract | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
WHITING — Oil workers at the BP Whiting Refinery overwhelmingly voted to approve a new four-year deal with a 12% pay increase and no concession
Indiana’s waters, though cleaner, are still the worst, environmental groups say | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
A half-century of clean water laws has benefited Indiana lakes and streams, but still left them the most polluted of any in the United States.
Great Lakes steel production falls by 29,000 tons | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
Great Lakes steel production plunged by 29,000 tons last week, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Steel mills fell under 80% capacity, a
The secret of Lake County’s success | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
Lake County has a secret, and Karen Lauerman is doing her best to make sure everybody knows what it is. “With a focus on economic
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan: Enhancing NWI economic assets is our common goal | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan It is an honor to serve as the U.S. Representative for Indiana’s First Congressional District, home to an extraordinary workforce, robust
Rail-related development already on its way | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
As construction the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s West Lake Corridor and Double Track projects gets fully underway this spring, officials continue to work on
Manufacturers draw good response at job fair | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
WESTVILLE — There was no shortage of opportunity for job seekers when close to 30 manufacturers from Northwest Indiana gathered Thursday to try and fill job
United Airlines to bring back workers idled over vaccination | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
CHICAGO — United Airlines will bring back employees who were placed on unpaid leave last year because they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The
Region companies fined for safety violations | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
The Indiana Department of Labor recently fined three Northwest Indiana companies for safety violations that were in some cases deemed to be repeat or serious.
Negotiations continue after USW rejects Marathon’s proposal and oil worker contract expires | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
The United Steelworkers union rejected the oil industry’s latest proposal for a new contract as the current one expired at midnight Tuesday. The USW and
U.S. steel production up 18% last year | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines
Steel mills in the United States produced 86 million tons last year, a 18% year-over-year jump, according to the World Steel Association. The United States
