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A diverse economy is one of the Region’s hallmarks. Vast farms, steel mills, retailers, and more all play a big role in making Northwest Indiana what it is. But someone needs to build it all, and few companies have played as big a role in crafting...

Compressors are the beating heart of countless businesses across the globe. They power factories, shops, and endless amounts of tools that keep food on shelves, cars on lots, paint on walls, and much more. When they stop, business stops. That’s why...

After decades of service in helping maintain the Region’s Lawns and Gardens, Burke’s Outdoor Equipment is celebrating the completion of a major renovation to their storefront, a brand new state-of-the-art facility at 745W US Highway 30 Valparaiso...

As warmer temperatures are settling in, increase humidity (moisture) are present in the air causing a major threat on the rise for compressed air systems that power businesses around the Region. CompressAir, a family-owned provider of compressed airs...

Northwest Indiana is home to a remarkable number of scenic views and properties, including many that are somewhat under the radar compared to famous spots such as the Indiana Dunes. One of these is White Oak Farm, a beautiful, all-occasion...

Compressors are the engines that power countless factories and businesses, playing a role in almost every industry imaginable: food, agriculture, automotive, or in the case of many local manufacturers, steel. Yet compressors are not a...

Featured image: Burke’s Outdoor Equipment on US 30 Valparaiso is just one example of a current design/build the Chester Inc. Team is currently building today. Business owners often spend years dreaming of their perfect building. Retailers,...

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

Football, basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross country, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, track & field, and more filled our feeds this past year, featuring all the good news about our Region athletes in their respective sports. There is so...