Summary Jen Soffin, who is bright and energetic, had an idea in July in 2016. Growing up in Suburban Chicago, attending college in Western Michigan, and relocating to California for a decade or so, Jen finally settled into Ogden Dunes, IN with her husband and two kids to create their HOME. When some California friends came for a […]

Summary Jayme Goffin is 56 years young, but feels 20!! She’s made a business of magic marshmallow recipes, coined “Mother Wilma’s Marshmallow Factory”.  Jaime’s energy high, marshmallow flavor pallet ranging from Earl Grey Tea, Maple Bacon, Salted caramel to traditional Smore’s. She had me at bacon!!! Now Available at 15 specialty retail locations across Illinois […]

Summary Using photography to capture the essence of Northwest Indiana and beyond. Joey Lax-Salinas Photography has been helping shape the image of Northwest Indiana to the outside world via his photographic artwork. Years before it was a thing, Joey stumbled upon social media, that jump-started his new photography business. Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned: Facebook   Instagram Joey Lax-Salinas […]

Summary After just an hour in a float tank, Gloria Morris knew she wanted to own a float tank. Being too cost prohibitive to be put in her basement at home, Gloria created a business plan and opened her first location 9 months later. Now two years down the road, Gloria is about to open […]

Summary In 2009, Kathy Sipple turned a tragedy into a business when her sister fell ill and Kathy wanted to include friends and family on her sister’s journey. She learned everything she could about social networking while using a blog as a tool to help her sister cope with a debilitating injury. Once she had […]

Summary One Region has a simple mission to strive to increase population and household income, as well as attract and retain talent in the region. Leah Konrady, President of One Region discussed the current initiatives that One Region has been conducting, as well as the future plans of this organization. Can Northwest Indiana duplicate what […]

Summary Wine Shop at Home is a wine service that offers a personalized tasting experience to either individuals or larger corporate events here in Northwest Indiana. They also offer a Wine Club that brings you wines that are ready to drink now, collect or cellar. They are the only winery to produce four new wines […]

Summary Communication plays an essential role in any business enterprise from inception to the day to day operations. Effective communication is thus a requirement for the success of any business and thus the need for an authority that bridges the gap between the goals of the business and the way that is communicated. Coach Kiki […]

Summary What do chemical engineering and the culinary arts have in common? The answer is Mrs. Dornbergs Culinary Experience in Highland, Indiana. Cheryl Dornberg takes her Chemical Engineering background and applies it to cooking at her culinary school. She says that food is a big science experiment, and she wants you to come learn with […]

Summary The Midwest has been built on industrial work that has put food on tables for generations, but there is a shift towards the next wave of technology. Heather Ennis from Northwest Indiana Forum wants you to get excited about the new wave of opportunities and collaboration from businesses in the region. Mark Borst sat […]