Board to begin search for a new CEO following the departure of long-time chief executive Bill Hanna for the private sector. CROWN POINT, IN (January 14, 2021) – The Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority today unanimously re-elected Don Fesko as Chairman for the 2021 calendar year. The Board also unanimously…
Insightful Stories, Incredible Women Career inspiration is all around us! The members of NWIIWA, Influential Women alumna and women in leadership across the country are filled with incredible stories that you should hear. And now, those stories have a new way to reach and inspire listeners. Beginning in January 2021, NWIIWA started collaborating with PNW…
NWIIWA’s pleased to present the Empowerment Series of webinars. New challenges are always on the way no matter where you work. To solve them, we’re going to have to level up. We have to get educated, skilled, and empowered! NWIIWA’s Empowerment web series is designed to infuse new capabilities into the skillsets of professionals in…
An Association that Works for Women As an association, the real core of NWIIWA’s mission is to support and empower women. Even though a lot has changed this year, we’ve adapted to continue delivering high quality career-building opportunities to our members. To help build this momentum, we encourage you to get more involved with NWIIWA…
As published Oct. 23, 2020 on BuildingIndiana.com – https://www.buildingindiana.com/new-nwiiwa-webinar-five-money-questions-for-women/ A new webinar will address several of the unique financial questions that women encounter. Presented by Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Association (NWIIWA), the new “Five Money Questions for Women” presentation will be taking place online on November 11th, from 11:30AM to 12:30PM, CST. “Women have distinct…
As posted Sept 22, 2020 on BuildingIndiana.com – https://www.buildingindiana.com/horizon-ceo-named-iba-leader-in-banking-excellence/ Craig M. Dwight, chairman and CEO of Horizon Bank, Michigan City, is being honored by the Indiana Bankers Association with the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence award, to be presented at a private ceremony in December in Indianapolis. This award, the Association’s highest honor, celebrates exceptional…
Our Mission Matters More Now Than Ever Women have lost a lot of ground when it comes to gender equality this year. This is why it’s so important for our association to continue our push forward. NWIIWA’s mission to advance women has become absolutely vital – both for current members and more importantly for future…
For original release – https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200702-0 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $4.1 million in grants available to community organizations to recruit, mentor, train and retain more women in quality apprenticeship programs, and to help those women pursue successful careers in manufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, healthcare and other industries. “Apprenticeships provide a promising…
We’d like to thank every one that came out for our first Women & leadership Workshop of 2020. We had over 160 men and women come out to Avalon Manor this last Tuesday, February 11. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors – elite sponsors: Franciscan Alliance and Ivy Tech – Lake…
The Regional Development Company (RDC), headquartered in Valparaiso, Ind., announced their 2019 year-end accomplishments and lender awards at their Annual Membership Meeting held at White Hawk Country Club on November 7, 2018. The Regional Development Company is a non-profit organization and Certified Development Company (CDC) that administers the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program…
Over 800 people gathered to celebrate the achievements of Northwest Indiana’s Influential Women award winners at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Attendees included representatives from many corporate entities, as well as community leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizers, and more. 24 winners were chosen from 12 different industry categories; one Influential Woman and one Up & Coming…
The Art and Science of ‘People-ing’ This last Tuesday the Northwest Indiana Influential Women’s Association held a luncheon workshop. Ninety men and women attended the Women and Leadership workshop presented by NWIIWA. The Workshop was a huge success thanks to our speaker, Donna Flynn. Donna, from the Skills Mastery Group, presented her speech on “The…
Crown Point, IN – 3/7/19 – The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) is pleased to announce that appointments have been made for the roles of chair and co-chair of the association’s Educational and Networking Events committee. Wendy Evenson, licensed professional hairstylist and small business owner, has been selected to serve as committee chair. Dragana…
Crown Point, IN – 2/21/19 – The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) is pleased to announce that two regional leaders have been appointed to serve as chair and co-chair of the association’s awards banquet committee. Lisa Kuehl, commercial loan portfolio manager at Horizon Bank, will be the new committee chair. Barbara Belligio, president of…
We all know that leadership is everywhere…up, down and all-around and for many women, we find ourselves thrown into leadership positions whether we run our own businesses, get promoted at work or even in day to day social/community activities. In this session, Liz will discussed winning strategies specifically tailored for women leaders. We will explored…
Morocco celebrates one of their own Morocco Town Clerk/Treasurer Sherri Rainford was chosen as the 2018 award winner for Influential Woman in Government/Economic Development. Rainford along with other award winners and nominees were honored Sept. 27 at the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet. A total of 20 women received accolades in 10 different…
More than 700 people and dozens of prominent businesses gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 20 of NWI’s female leaders at the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet. Attendees included representatives from many corporate entities, as well as elected officials, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizers, and more. 20 women received accolades in 10 different…
NWIIWA shows support for “Heels for Meals” Members of the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) were proud to attend and support Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana’s fourth-annual “Heels for Meals” event, held recently at the Villa Cesare in Schererville. Proceeds from the event are going to be used to fund Meals on Wheels…
Our first-ever Lunch & Learn We just held our first-ever Lunch & Learn! Nearly 100 people came out to Valparaiso University for a presentation by Melissa Greenwell, former COO of The Finish Line and Author. After a delicious lunch of orange chicken, NWIIWA Chair, Erica Dombey, opened the Lunch & Learn event with a short…
How to get promoted — according to five powerhouse female CEOs Looking for your next raise or promotion? You can learn a lot from these women. Story by Jean Chatzky / Jul.26.2018 – Read full story https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcnews.com/better/amp/ncna894616 Today, women are leading more companies than at any other time in history (though there’s still room for…
Valparaiso chamber receives national recognition Story by Joyce Russell 7/29/18 on NWITimes.com The Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce is used to getting recognition. It’s been named chamber of the year three times in Indiana. Last week, however, the chamber upped its game and was recognized as the No. 2 chamber of commerce organization in the nation…
We have a new home! NWIIWA has relocated to a new headquarters just a mile south of the former location in Crown Point, IN. Please update your records with our new address: 1255 Erie Court Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 226-0300 We’re excited to announce that we have a new home. Our old place was…
New Influential Women Association Gains Momentum in Porter County More than 250 people registered for the official public launch celebration of the newly-formed Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association (NWIIWA), a nonprofit organization that aims to foster collaborative efforts to build additional professional development opportunities for women and promote a positive, forward-thinking agenda. “We’re absolutely thrilled…
On this day in 1983, Sally Ride took flight on the Space Shuttle Challenger and became the first American woman (and at the same time became the youngest and only confirmed LGBT US astronaut). She was the third overall woman in space, preceded by two USSR cosmonauts – Valentina Tereshkova & Svetlana Savitkaya. Ride was…
Article by Bill Dolan Published on nwitimes.com June 3rd, 2018 – Click here for the full article. Image as shown – Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter Poses with deputy prosecutors of the Special Victims Unit, from left, Infinity Baulos, Nadia Wardrip, Samantha Wuletich and Maryam Afshar. Photo by John J. Watkins, The Times Fighting For…
Nelson-Deuitch named Humanitarian of the Year Article originally published by The Michigan City News-Dispatch here. Photo by Kelley Smith MICHIGAN CITY — Angie Nelson-Deuitch was named the Humanitarian of the Year at the Michigan City Human Rights Commission’s annual awards luncheon Friday. An employee at NIPSCO since 2011, Nelson-Deuitch is currently a project manager for gas…
Let’s Celebrate Teachers! We all had that one teacher(or maybe more than one) that we really connected with or that made a huge difference in our lives. It’s a calling that is instrumental to every man, woman, and child’s development. They teach us how to think, interact with one another and find our own calling…
👩⚕️Happy Nurses Appreciation Week! 👩⚕️ Take a little time this week to appreciate nurses across NWI for National Nurses Week! Thank you to the nurses everywhere who keep people healthy and save lives on a daily basis. Has a nurse made a difference in your life? Of course, I think it’s safe to say that…
MUNSTER, Indiana (Original article can be found here) – Sister Aline Shultz, vice president and chief operating officer for Franciscan Health Dyer and Munster, has been selected as an inaugural board member for the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association, which represents Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. Sister Aline has had a long involvement in supporting…
NWI Career Women Organize Proactive Support System “A new Northwest Indiana organization aims to foster collaborative efforts in developing opportunities for women in The Region. Numerous leading companies and executives have signed on to be a part of the Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association.” This morning on the radio and on their website, 107.1 the…
Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association looks to advance businesswomen “A new group hopes to give businesswomen in Northwest Indiana more professional development opportunities to advance their careers.” Friday, April 20, 2018 NWI Times helped spread the word about our mission – focusing on providing opportunities for professional growth through networking, leadership support, and education in…
The inaugural group of governing board members for the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) has been announced, representing a strong cross-section of companies and industries from throughout the region. The appointees are as follows: Executive Board Erica Dombey, Chair – Regional Development Corporation Sue Reed, Vice Chair – Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Tina…
Crown Point, IN – 4/12/2018 – Numerous leading companies and executives have signed on to be a part of the Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association (NWIIWA), a new organization that aims to foster collaborative efforts to build additional professional development opportunities for women and promote a positive, forward-thinking agenda. The idea for NWIIWA was conceptualized…
Why Join NWIIWA? NWIIWA is the leading association in Northwest Indiana committed to the professional development of women. There are other niche organizations in the region that conduct similar efforts within their industry sectors, but no overall group that bridges the gap between numerous different types of companies. If you’re considering joining, you should know…
1. Determination Most of the Influential Women alumni can tell you there is no such thing as a free ticket to success. Often, there isn’t even a roadmap; many of the Influential Women have chosen to build their own pathways to their goals. For some, this came in the form of a new business concept…
Valparaiso, Indiana. – HealthLinc celebrated its newest site addition – the “Healthy Vikes” telehealth clinic on Wednesday, August 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School located at 1600 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, Indiana. The school-based telemedicine program is a partnership between HealthLinc, Valparaiso Community Schools, and MHS and focuses on keeping children healthier and…
The Society for Marketing and Professional Services (SMPS) has recently added Andrea Pearman, Publisher and CEO of Crown Point-based Building Indiana, as a member of its upcoming panel discussion intended to help A/E/C (Architect/Engineer/Construction) marketing professionals interact with the media. Pearman has extensive experience with this topic from every side of the issue, having worked…
This is part of the Ready NWI and First Job series — an initiative of the Youth Employment Council of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board. The series reviews the story behind some of Region leaders’ and residents’ first jobs. Andrea M. Pearman is Creative Commander at Diversified Marketing Strategies. What was your first job? I…
By Jessica Campbell Jennifer Sanders could talk two hours straight about the achievements, the goals, the awesome staff, and on and on of the Methodist Hospitals, where she works as the manager of the Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center. On the other side, her patients and fellow hospital staff could talk about her in the…
By Jeff Manes On Sept. 29, Maria D’Ambrose was named one of the 2016 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana in the Up and Coming Women in Government category. The awards banquet was held at Avalon Manor in Merrillville where 22 women were honored in 11 categories. There were more than 200 nominees. I met with…
By Lynne Kutka Two campus leaders have been nominated to be the 2016 Northwest Indiana Influential Women for their fields. Kris Falzone, associate vice chancellor for Marketing and Communications, was named Influential Woman for Marketing, and Karen Bishop Morris, interim head of the English department, was named Influential Woman for Education. Falzone was nominated by…
More than 750 people and over 300 businesses gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 25 of NWI’s female leaders at the 2016 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet. Attendees included representatives from many corporate entities, as well as elected officials, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizers, and more. 22 women received accolades in 11 different…
We are so excited! The Influential Women event is less than 2 weeks away! The event is close to being sold out – we have sold over 600 tickets! We wanted to give a special thank you to our sponsors as all this would not be possible without their support. Thank you for supporting women…
Crown Point, IN – Influential Women of Northwest Indiana has announced the presenters for the 2016 Influential Women Awards Banquet at the Avalon Manor on September 29th. Both presenters are past Influential Women winners/alumni, and both are outstanding leaders in their respective industries. Erica Dombey, President of Regional Development Company, and Danita Hughes, Executive Director…
Crown Point, IN – The 2016 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet is going to be even more glamorous than usual this year, with the announcement that major cable and satellite television network MTV will be filming during the event. The film crew will be coming to Indiana to begin production on a new…
