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Building Green Energy audits, sustainable building and consumer education
By Kathy Sipple
In December President Obama announced a $4 billion initiative to increase the energy efficiency of buildings over the next two years. “Upgrading the energy efficiency of America’s buildings is one of the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways to save money, cut down on harmful pollution, and create good jobs right now,” Obamasaid in a statement.
According to the USGBC (United States Green …
Read Full ArticlePorter County creates ‘jobs cabinet’
VALPARAISO – The Porter County Commissioners have named 11 members of a newly created Economic Development Cabinet to spur job creation in the county.
They are Doug Olson, former Portage mayor and director of governmental affairs at SEH of Indiana; Ronald Belin, general manager of Frontier Communication; Stewart McMillan, president of Task Force Tips; Heather Ennis, executive director of the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber …
Read Full ArticleMedical Specialists to build in Munster
MUNSTER – Medical Specialists in Munster has announced it will erect a new building at 45th and Calumet avenues.
Dr. Alexander Stemer, CEO, said the new two-story building will contain 36,000 square feet and should open sometime in early 2013. Stemer said the addition will contain services for bone and joint patients.
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Read Full ArticleCandella joins CBRE/Bradley
SOUTH BEND – Joe Candella has joined the commercial real estate firm CBRE/Bradley and the residential property management firm, Bradley Residential Management.
Candella has 25 years of experience in real estate, including asset management of commercial and residential portfolios and has served in executive roles for real estate operations. He will serve as executive vice president of asset services and oversee commercial property management …
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Meijer to buy Portage Kmart location
PORTAGE – Two days after Sears announced it would close its Kmart store in Portage, Michigan-based Meijer Inc., announced it would buy the property at U.S. 6 and Airport Road.
The purchase price was not disclosed.
A spokesman for Meijer confirmed the company was interested in locating a store in Portage, its first in Porter County, but did not disclose any information on where …
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Highland to host Pop-Up Gallery
HIGHLAND – A Pop-Up Gallery will be held in downtown Highland from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 2645 Main St., Suite C. The event is sponsored by Highland Main Street.
Pop-Up Gallery is a concept to introduce art to the community, showcase available properties and create a networking event. The artists featured in the gallery are photographers Peter Doherty and Susan …
Read Full ArticleApartment complex set for Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA – The Mishawaka City Council has approved plans for a 104-unit upscale apartment complex.
Known as Toscana Park, the units will rent for between $1,000 and $1,600 a month and are aimed at people who have recently moved to the community or those who have just sold a house and need a place to live.
Developer Ryan Rans owns Great Lakes Capital Development and …
Read Full ArticleNegotiations on Chase Tower underway
SOUTH BEND – The 25-story Chase Tower in downtown South Bend, the region’s tallest building, could receive major improvements if the South Bend City Council signs off in a proposal that includes $5.7 million from the city.
The building has been in receivership for nearly a year. It has just 22 tenants, most of whom have announced they will leave the building if needed repairs …
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Work begins on LaPorte’s Maple Lane Mall
LAPORTE – Permits to remodel the vacant Maple Lane Mall in LaPorte have been issued.
Work has begun on space to house Dunham’s Sports and a Family Dollar store. The interior of the mall has been gutted and the work will completely reconfigure the interior.
The only business remaining at the mall is an Al’s Supermarket, which is undergoing an expansion.
Mayor Kathy Chroback …
Read Full ArticleReal Estate Management changes name
SOUTH BEND – Real Estate Management Corp. has announced it is adopting Bradley Residential Management as its new company name.
The company said the change better reflects its relationship between Bradley Residential Management and its sister company, CBRE/Bradley.
“As Bradley Residential Management and CBRE/Bradley continue to grow, we want clients to easily recognize the unity between the two. This new branding will further distinguish our …
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