Financial Services Professional Elected Treasurer to Board of Directors of Duneland Chamber of Commerce.
CLH, CPA, Consultants Senior Manager and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Lisa Human, was recently elected at this year’s Board of Directors’ Annual Membership Meeting after previously serving as a General Member of the Executive Committee. rice field.
Human has a long history of community volunteerism, including serving with Homeward Bound, an organization dedicated to creating communities through affordable housing in LaPorte County. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of the School of Business at Tech Community College.
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce serves just under 400 local members, according to a release. The Chamber’s work focuses on advocacy, community-building events, networking opportunities, and many other avenues of sustainable economic growth.
The National Urban League and the Northwest Indiana Urban League have received new donations from the American Charitable Foundation of Indiana American Water.
According to the release, total donations to the National Urban League and Affiliate Movement totaled $200,000, including a donation of $10,000 to the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. The funds will strengthen American Water’s nationwide efforts in local urban leagues to help close the equality gap for African Americans and other historically underserved groups. , the release said.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement to support impactful initiatives and programs that help prepare the future leaders of tomorrow.” Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation, said in a release.
Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality and social justice.
Vanessa Allen MacLeod, President and CEO of ULNWI, said:
The partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the South Shore Roller Derby hopes to empower women and provide local, affordable housing, according to a news release. The collaboration is part of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build initiative, Release said.
The partnership includes members of the South Shore Roller Derby volunteering their time and skills to help build Habitat for Humanity Homes in Lake County. Dawn Michaels, executive his director of Habitat for Humanity in Northwest Indiana, said:
The South Shore Roller Derby hosts three games and encourages attendees to donate to Habitat for Humanity in Northwest Indiana. Matches are scheduled for March 11 at 5:30 PM at the Hammond Civic Center, June 24 at Crown Point at Bull Dog Park and September 16 at the Urschel Pavilion in Valparaiso.
For more information on Women Build, visit NWIHabitat.org/WomenBuild.
The Hyland Griffith Chamber of Commerce has launched new leadership for its Board of Directors in 2023.
The Chamber has appointed Rebecca Alvarez of Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, Dan Perez of Edward Jones, Nakia Sprouse of Integrated Body and Medicine, Leah Dumezich of School Town of Griffith, and Brian Smith of School Town of Highland. welcomed as a new board member. , according to the release. They join current members Ann Coglianese of Region ATA, Gina Ribota of Edward Jones, Debi Gifford of Centier Bank, Debby Dukes of Regional Federal Credit Union, Jane Powers-Schiesser and Amy Conn-Kile of Humane Indiana. Susan Stamis of Crestview Apartments and First Financial Bank.
The composition of the board of directors was also changed, and Coglian was appointed president to succeed Ribota, who remained on the board as former president. Other executive officers for 2023 include Vice President Dan Perez, Secretary Susan Stamis and Treasurer Debi Gifford. Lance Ryskamp also begins his first full year as Executive Director.
“Having both Griffith and Highland superintendents on our board means a lot,” says Coglianese. “This sends a strong signal to the community and members of her two-town partnership.”
NiSource Inc. (NI) reported fourth quarter revenue of $244.5 million on February 22nd.
The Merrillville-based company said it earned 52 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring income, were 50 cents per share, according to an Associated Press report.
The energy holding company posted $1.7 billion in revenue during the period.
For the year, the company reported earnings of $804.1 million, or $1.70 per share. Earnings were reported at $5.85 billion, as reported by The Associated Press.
NiSource expects annual earnings in the range of $1.54 to $1.60 per share.
Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Association (NWIIWA) Designer Purse & Sunglasses Bingo will be held March 8 from 5-8pm at St. Support development and educational opportunities.
The event will provide food, drinks and the opportunity to meet other professional and corporate representatives. “Each of our amazing prizes, including Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors bags, was sponsored by a local member company that supports our mission to create advancement opportunities for women.
Tickets are $35 for NWIWA members and $65 for non-members and include snacks and 10 bingo cards. Doors open at 4:30 PM, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church & Pavilion, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville.
Register at https://nwiiwa.org/event/purse-bingo/
The Shared Ethics Advisory Commission (SEAC) has announced the appointment of five new individuals to represent the community. Commission Chairman John Bowker said:
New Commissioners include Crown Point Representative Julie Wendorf, Hobart Representative Dale Combs, Lake County Representative Cecil Petro, Shererville Representative Sandra Davis and Whiting Representative Ken Zubek.
Membership of the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission is open to all communities in Lake, Laporte and Porter counties. Currently, 23 communities are participating and are committed to providing ethics training to their employees. SEAC has existed since 2005. All commissioners are unpaid volunteers.
