Northwest Indiana Forum

We're incredibly proud to celebrate our Economic Development Director, Spencer Summers, who has recently been recognized as one of the "20 Under 40" leaders in Northwest Indiana. Spencer is a great part of the Northwest Indiana Forum team. We are lucky to have him and are thankful for all of the great work he does. Congratulations, Spencer! Read more about this award here: https://lnkd.in/gvjHehmH #NWIForum #20under40 #economicdevelopment #northwestindiana

Today, we hosted INvets for a Lunch & Learn with our members. It was inspiring to hear Brian Evans and Dana Lescoe's passion for helping veterans transition into the workforce and community. INvets shares the story of Indiana to veterans nationwide and recruits talent through personal outreach, marketing, and onsite visits. They also collaborate with employers to connect veterans to job opportunities. Learn more about INvets here: https://www.invets.org/ #NWIForum #GoNWI #workforcedevelopment #northwestindiana

Last week, our team member Kay Nelson, along with the Indiana Great Lakes Commissioners, appointed by Governor Eric Holcomb, gathered at the Governor's residence to celebrate eight years of collaboration and commitment to representing Indiana's position on policies and practices to balance the use, development, and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes. For the second time in her career, Kay was honored with the Distinguished Hoosier Award for her unwavering dedication to advocating for responsible development and the protection of our Great Lakes. In 2009, Kay was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash for work on the Great Lakes St Lawrence River Basin Compact negotiations and implementation. Additionally, all commissioners received the Distinguished Hoosier Award, and Steve Fisher was presented with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash. Congratulations to Kay Nelson and our member Jody Peacock from the Ports of Indiana for their hard work and this well-deserved recognition! #NWIForum #GoNWI #northwestindiana

We are excited to see another READI 2.0 project moving forward in Northwest Indiana!

We had a great group join us for our quarterly membership breakfast this morning at the Ports of Indiana. It started with a speech from our guest of honor, Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, and was followed by a tour of the Ports. Thank you to the Ports of Indiana for partnering with us on this event, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. for sponsoring, and all who attended! Interested in becoming a member? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gS9Hd3Vw #NWIForum #GoNWI #membership #northwestindiana

Our Economic Development Director, Spencer Summers, participated in the Economic Development Panel at the Crossroads Chamber September Monthly Membership Program, held at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The discussion, moderated by Rick Calinski of NIPSCO, featured Greg Falkowski of The City of Crown Point, Lisa Daugherty of Center of Workforce Innovations, and Bert Cook of La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership. It was an engaging session that provided an outlook of Northwest Indiana's business landscape. #NWIForum #GoNWI #economicdevelopment #northwestindiana

Did you know? The NWI Forum has two dedicated member ambassadors ready to answer all your questions about membership. Whether you're curious about the benefits, application process, or just need a little guidance, they're here to help. Want to become a member but have a few questions? Click the link below and we'll set up a meeting. ?? https://lnkd.in/gS9Hd3Vw #NWIForum #GoNWI #economicdevelopment #Join #Membership

Spencer Summers, Economic Development Director at the Northwest Indiana Forum, spoke about Indiana's economic landscape at ICREC today. We're excited to be a part of these engaging discussions and showcase the opportunities in NWI.

READI 2.0 investments are underway in NWI! We were pleased to be a part of the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus groundbreaking ceremony today. This project is the official kick-off of Northwest Indiana's quality of place investments through READI 2.0. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ga--McWY #NWIForum #GoNWI #economicdevelopment #READI

This past weekend, we partnered with the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership and NEI to host consultants from out of state for a Familiarization (Fam) Tour. The group had the chance to see and experience the amazing opportunities in Northern Indiana, including recent investments, a Notre Dame football game, and breakfast on Lake Michigan. We look forward to working with these consultants in the future! #NWIForum #GoNWI #FamTour