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  • Sheila Brillson Matias

    October 9, 2020

    Sheila Matias Discusses LNI on Lakeshore Public Media

    Sheila Matias, the executive director of the Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest, joined Leadership Northwest Indiana to talk about the program that has given members of the community a way to become more insightful, stronger leaders

  • PNW students studying in Innovation Building.

    September 10, 2020

    Purdue Northwest Donors Support Students During Day of Giving

    Purdue University Northwest received more than $606,137 in contributions from more than 360 generous supporters during the 2020 Purdue Northwest Day of Giving on Wednesday (Sept. 9).

  • A Leadership Northwest Indiana cohort at PNW's Gabis Arboretum

    August 27, 2020

    Virtual Format Improves Access to Leadership Northwest Indiana Program

    The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest announced that it will provide increased access to its hallmark Leadership Northwest Indiana program by delivering the LNI program virtually.

  • Sheila Matias

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Sheila Matias

    Sheila Matias is Executive Director of the Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest. In addition, she serves as President of the La Porte County Commission.

  • Richard Shields, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Chester Inc., talks to NWI Forward about how his business is adapting to COVID-19.

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Richard Shields

    Rich Shields is Director of Marketing and Business Development for Chester Inc., northern Indiana’s exclusive Architectural & Construction, Information Technologies and Agricultural Systems firm.

  • Terry Murphy

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Terry Murphy

    Terry Murphy is President, CEO and Chairman of the Hammond Group, a well-established chemical manufacturing company specializing in the optimization of batteries and energy storage necessities for automotive, industrial, telecommunications and computing data centers.

  • Speros A. Batistatos, FCDME, President & CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, talks to NWI Forward about how his business is adapting to COVID-19.

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Speros A. Batistatos, FCDME

    Speros A. Batistatos, FCDME is President & CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. The South Shore CVA is a sales and marketing organization that leads the hospitality industry and aids its partners through the development and support of attractions throughout the region.

  • John Vode, President of Precision Maintenance Solutions, Inc., talks to NWI Forward about how his business is adapting to COVID-19.

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with John Vode

    John Vode is President of Precision Maintenance Solutions, Inc. They provide maintenance support in the manufacturing industry with engineering, millwrights, pipefitters, and mechanics.

  • Lorri Feldt, Northwest Regional Director for the Indiana Small Business Development Center, talks with NWI Forward about how her business is adapting to COVID-19.

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Lorri Feldt

    Lorri Feldt is Northwest Regional Director for the Indiana Small Business Development Center. The Indiana SBDC was created to have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of small businesses in Indiana.

  • Ty Warner, Executive Director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, talks to NWI Forward about how his business is adapting to COVID-19.

    May 13, 2020

    NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Ty Warner

    Ty Warner is Executive Director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, a regional council of local governments serving the citizens of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties