Trainer wins national award
Patrick Ohaver, coordinator of the Methodist Hospital Sports Medicine Program, was recognized by the Secondary Schools Committee.
According to a release from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
O’Haber was recently named Athletic Trainer of the Year for NATA District 4, which covers multiple states in the Great Lakes region, and is in the running for the title of National Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year, the release said. Are listed.
The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) annual conference will be held in New Orleans in June.
PNW announces 2024 Big Cell winners
According to a release, three innovators were awarded investment funds for their startup pitches after winning the top nominations from the judges at the 13th annual The PNW Big Sell Pitch Contest on April 27th. PNW Big Cell is hosted by PNW’s Office of Commercialization Research and sponsored by PNW’s College of Business, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and Centier Bank.
Jonathan Rose won first place and $10,000 for his ModMath pitch. The application aims to help students with dyslexia and dysgraphia complete math exercises using a digital interface instead of a physical writing utensil or paper, the release said. Are listed.
Emily Edwards won second place and $3,000 for Pitch in Paradise Spread, and Daniel Cruz Lopez won third place and $1,000 for Sepsis Slayers, according to the release. For more information about the PNW Big Sell, visit pnw.edu/thepnwbigsell.
Manager receives champion medal
The inaugural Methodist Hospital Champion Medal will be presented to Mammon Powers Jr. on June 1 at the Methodist Hospital Foundation gala.
According to the release.
This award is designed to celebrate the significant impact of individuals whose unwavering dedication and service to Methodist Hospital have shaped the hospital’s existence and furthered its mission of providing excellent health care to all who need it. stated in the release. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at Methodisthospitals.org or by calling the Foundation office at 219-886-4468.
Mr. Powers has served Methodist Hospital in a variety of governance positions, including as Chairman of the Methodist Hospital Board of Directors, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Director of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, and most recently as Chairman of the Hospital Board of Directors. As an advisory member, the release stated:
IUN establishes Economic Development Academy
Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics (SOBE) will host the first Economic Development Academy (EDA).
A seven-week in-person and virtual training program focused on regional economic development, according to the release.
The program, which will run from May 21 to July 2, will draw on the latest research, case studies, guest speakers and lively discussions to connect economic development approaches and practices, the release said. Are listed.
Program leaders include regional economic development experts, including IUN economists Anthony Sindon and Mika Pollack.
Specializes in regional economic development. Rick Kalinsky, Director of Public Affairs and Economic Development, NIPSCO.Heather Ennis
President and CEO, Northwest Indiana Forum; Seth Spencer, CEO of Thera Group.
The Economic Development Academy will run for seven weeks, with in-person sessions held every other Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at IU Northwest.
According to the release, it will begin at noon on May 21st. Registration fees are $395 per participant, with discounts available for multiple registrations. For more information, contact Pollak at mpollak@iu.edu or 219-980-6913.
CEO participation in the program 24 hours a day
Around the Clock Ambulance CEO Alex Dunlap III has accepted an invitation to become a 2024 participant in the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, according to a release.
ICCC’s tuition-free training program is designed to help small business owners in under-resourced regions build capacity and resilience for long-term sustainable growth, the release said. Are listed.
The 2024 program will feature more in-person programming and peer-to-peer connections, and entrepreneurs will receive tools and resources to expand, grow and sustain their businesses, the release states.
Woodland Child Development Center will hold annual fundraiser on May 25th
Woodland Child Development Center’s annual fundraiser, “An Evening of Enchantment,” will be held at Gary (Miller Beach) on May 25th at 6 p.m.
Aquarium, 6918 Oak Ave., Gary.
The event will include food, music, dancing and a live auction, according to the release. Award-winning actress, author and model Altvese Ferguson will be the featured soloist, according to a release. Actress Lisa Beasley (“Corporate Erin”) will also entertain as host for the evening.
Single tickets are $100, $150 per couple. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. At Woodland in Hammond, he serves more than 250 children through the Early Learning Enrichment Program. For more information, please visit www. woodlandcdc.com.
Hanover Central student wins credit union scholarship
Madison Paige Pawlowski, a student at Hanover Central High School, is a 2024 Advance Financial Federal Credit Union recipient.
scholarships, according to the release.
The $2,000 annual college scholarship will be allocated to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their future goals, the release states.
Pawlowski, a Cedar Lake resident, graduated with honors and was in the top 10% of her class. She will attend Grand Valley State University’s Frederick Meyer Honors College, where she will be admitted as a dance major, according to the release.
