UPDATE – The date for the CAF/NWIBRT Safety Awards has been rescheduled. The Safety Awards will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville, IN. Social distancing protocols and crowd size restrictions may still be in effect in May. Attendees will be kept up-to-date with the latest info at NWIBRT.org.…
In the news – Northwest Indiana firms that prioritize safety and quality across their operations can now earn recognition for their achievements by submitting a 2021 Safety Awards application. Companies will be judged across a range of performance criteria and the best among them will be honored at a ceremony scheduled to be held in…
News Release Purdue University Northwest (PNW) once again has been designated by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Northern Indiana and Chicago StormReady Advisory Boards as a StormReady university. The certification applies to both the Hammond and Westville campuses, as well as the Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, and makes PNW one of only…
News Release The more than 60 Northwest Indiana companies that attended the 2020 NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing helped raise $10,000 for area nonprofits. Proceeds will be distributed this week. The outing was a joint effort between the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT), the Northwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council (NWIBCTC), and the…
News Release A construction safety expert from The Pangere Corporation, a commercial and industrial contractor based in Gary, IN, has been volunteering their time to educate Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students about OSHA standards and best practices on the jobsite. As part of the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable’s (NWIBRT) “Train When it Rains” program, students…
News Release In a year of unpredictable outcomes and business projections, the manufacturing industry took a hit early in the COVID-19 pandemic but is bouncing back to end the year strong. The 2020 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: COVID-19 Special Edition, conducted by Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business at…
News Release The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the National Safety Council (NSC) have released the results of an expansive safety salary survey, analyzing responses from over 9,200 respondents to identify the typical salary and benefits of safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) professionals in an extensive report and online calculator. The median base…
Advanced Engineering Services NWIBRT members will have a new way to connect with contractors and owners. The FREE web series called “Meet the Owner/General Contractor” will provide attendees a one-on-one platform to learn about NWI contractors, make new contacts, and learn about new projects. Participating is easy, convenient, and just might kickstart your next big…
News Release Conexus Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College launched the nation’s first training program for commercial truck driving that is covered by federal student loans and enhances a graduate’s employability in the increasingly growing trucking industry. The CDL+ curriculum will be offered beginning January 2021 at five Ivy Tech campuses and is currently enrolling…
By Nick Dmitrovich with the Purdue Research Foundation Making business decisions is hard, especially if you’re a manufacturer in 2020. Lots of company leaders probably wish they had clairvoyance or some kind of magic crystal ball that would let them look ahead at cost estimates and predictive modeling. As impossible as it may seem, new…