With the encouragement of Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) conducted a study to determine how many jobs in the design and construction industry could be created if the American Clean Energy Security Act (H.R. 2454; also known as the Waxman-Markey Bill) is enacted.
The study analyzes two provisions included [...]

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A company co-founded by the dean of Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering was part of a team that won a prestigious award for developing one of the most important new technologies of the year, a silicon carbide-based power module that could improve the performance of hybrid electric vehicles and renewable energy generation systems.
A high-temperature [...]

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La Porte Regional Health System invites all area businesses and organizations to join the 8th Annual Women’s Fair as vendors. Booth space is available but limited.
The free, high-profile community health event includes quality presentations and demonstrations, free health screenings and valuable health information. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 13, at Blue Chip [...]

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The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index rose in July, steered by falling unemployment claims and tax burdens, along with a rise in real wages. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.
“The uptick in the Index may give retailers and their suppliers a reason for cautious optimism going forward,” [...]

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The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance has initiated procedures to remove LaPorte County Assessor Carol McDaniel.
Valparaiso is expanding service on its V-Line bus line.
Michigan City officials were thrilled with the Great Lakes Grand Prix.
Funding to restore Dunes Creek at Indiana Dunes State Park has been approved.
The Horseshoe and Blue Chip casinos both saw revenues [...]

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