Spring 2012 - Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine

NOTEWORTHY NEWS BITSSPortsThe Northwest Indiana Oilmen,who will play this summer in Whitingin the Midwest CollegiateLeague, have named Justin Huismanas their manager. He is a formerpitcher for the Kansas City Royalsin the major leagues and is a graduateof Purdue University Calumetin Hammond. … Jim Taipalus hasbeen named general manager ofthe Northwest Indiana Oilmenin Whiting. He was previously withthe Martinsville, Va., Mustangs ofthe Coastal Plain League. … Thenew ownership of the South BendSilver Hawks minor league baseballteam has announced a series of promotionalevents for 2012 designedto increase attendance for the ClassNeed anBusiness ChallengeUpgrade?To gain the competitive edge, you’ll have to upgrade your business tomeet the growing demands of your customers.For the insight and experience for the financing you need, turn to thetrusted business advisors at Horizon Bank. We’ll work with you todeliver solid business solutions today and continued financial guidanceto meet your future needs.Apply for a Loan by Speakingwith a Business Advisor888.873.2640accesshorizon.com/cash4Justin HuismanA team. More than 70 homes gameswill have special events includingfireworks, flat screen Fridays, WinningWednesdays and special eventsaimed at children. … Kyle Lundyhas been named director of golfoperations for Sand Creek CountryClub in Chesterton. Most recently,Lundy was head golf professional atHarrison Lake Country Clubs inKokomo. He graduated from PurdueUniversity with a degree in management.TECHNOLOGYThe Entech Innovation Centerin Valparaiso will be operated bya statewide not-for-profit organization,Elevate Ventures. It willbe managed locally by CharlieMcGill, who will be entrepreneurin-residencefor Elevate Ventures.Most recently, McGill was executivedirector at Entech. … Lincoln SolarLLC is working with Merrillville officialsto operate a solar panel field ofup to 10 acres that would produceelectricity the company could thensell to NIPSCO. Nearly 7,000 solarpanels would be installed in Merrillvillein a project worth $6 million. …The University of Notre Dame hasannounced it will invest $1 millionto build an experimental researchand education center at St. Patrick’sCounty Park. The university willlease the center for $1 a year for 49years from St. Joseph County. Thecontinued on page 6814 NORTHWEST INDIANA BUSINESS QUARTERLY SpRINg–SUmmER 2012