Top 10 business articles on Michiana.Life in 2025

A lot of business is conducted in Northern Indiana, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northern Indiana or helping find our readers a home in an ever-expanding market, we’re proud to serve as a leader in business reporting in the area.

2025 saw a lot of focus placed on the people who help production run throughout Northern Indiana. New ventures were introduced, old ones were reacquainted, and a special spotlight shone on the employees who make every successful business work.

In no particular order, here are the Top 10 business articles on Michiana.Life to recap the good news in 2025!

South Shore Line provides updates on South Bend Airport Realignment project at second open house

On Tuesday, January 28, community members gathered at the Dickinson Intermediate Fine Arts Academy to learn about the latest updates on the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) South Shore Line South Bend Airport Realignment project. DLZ, the company contracted for engineering services, has been hard at work planning and designing a realignment that will move the South Shore Line station from the South Bend International Airport terminal’s east side to its west side. This project will enhance service efficiency, reduce commute times, and improve safety between South Bend and Chicago, and all involved were excited to share what progress has been made since the first open house on April 5, 2023. 

City of South Bend celebrates construction of Raclin Murphy Encore Center with steel topping ceremony

On Thursday, March 6, the City of South Bend hosted a steel signing and topping ceremony for the Raclin Murphy Encore Center, a 20,000-square-foot addition to the historic Morris Performing Arts Center. This event celebrated the placement of the last girder in the Encore Center’s structure. Representatives of Larson-Danielson Construction, the project’s construction contractor, were present at the event, along with local elected officials, business executives, city staff, and passersby.

Everwise Credit Union provides 5 valuable financial tips for success

Providing customers with the best financial advice is what Everwise Credit Union is all about. The credit union has been putting people first since 1931, equipping them with the tools and confidence to succeed.

Jeff Sobieralski, Member Financial Wellness Director at Everwise Credit Union, understands the significance of providing quality financial support that allows people to pursue their goals and passions.

“We treat everyone the same way, assuring them that they matter to us,” Sobieralski said.  “We’re continuously learning and sharing our expertise to help people make sound decisions. It’s important for us to try to be accessible and welcoming.”

Lessons in Leadership: Drop what isn’t working like a bad habit

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was condemned to roll a boulder uphill forever, only for it to tumble down each time. Don’t be that guy.

One of the hardest things for business leaders is recognizing what’s not working. It requires brutal honesty—to own the habits, attitudes, people, and decisions holding the company back.

But once you see the flaws, action must follow. That’s when momentum changes. Turning negative habits into positive ones doesn’t slow you down—it speeds everything up.

Center for Hospice Care launches campaign to renovate Elkhart Campus, celebrates 20 years of supporting patients and their loved ones in Elkhart   

On the evening of Wednesday, July 30, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) hosted a private kickoff event for its Elkhart Campus fundraising campaign at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. This initiative is intended to raise 1 million dollars by the end of 2025 to support the comprehensive renovation of CHC’s Elkhart Campus. These upgrades will help CHC, a nonprofit organization, further its mission to ensure that everyone has access to hospice support, regardless of their ability to pay. Over 70 guests were in attendance, many of whom were current and former CHC board members and employees. The majority of the guests in attendance had, at some point or another, generously donated funds to support CHC.

GreatNews.Life Launches New Unified Platform to Power Growth & Impact

One year after launching its fifth positive news network, GreatNews.Life has been hard at work developing the next generation platform that consolidates all five of their current network databases and technology platforms into one that is built for the company’s next stage of growth.

Andrew ‘Andy’ Geren provides high-level experience and excitement to the Chester Inc. family

Even though Chester Inc. Commercial Construction is based in Valparaiso, not every staff member has lifelong roots in the Region. However, no matter where each employee is from, their mission is to always satisfy the customers they serve in the local communities, a fact Andrew “Andy” Geren, who has been a part of the Chester team for just under a year as the field operations manager, proves everyday.

HealthLinc celebrates 10,000-square-foot expansion to Mishawaka clinic with Larson-Danielson, Facet Architecture, and community

HealthLinc Community Health Center celebrated the expansion of its Mishawaka Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways, free health screenings, and more on September 24. The over 10,000-square-foot expansion will support HealthLinc in fulfilling a growing need for healthier communities and accessible healthcare.

The expansion builds upon a previous 30,000-square-foot expansion completed in 2018. With new exam rooms, spaces for specialized care, and a dedicated training site for Healthlinc’s Behavioral Health Residency Program, the growth of the Mishawaka clinic is set to have a major impact on the surrounding community.

Youth on the Rise: First big money moves for kids and teens

Talking to your kids and teens about money can feel like getting them to eat their vegetables. Both are important and necessary, but neither is typically fun or easy to tackle.

Oftentimes, kids and teens learn most through experience. As a result, tools like youth debit cards, savings accounts, and starter checking accounts can help people learn at a younger age how to effectively manage their money.

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ welcomes five sisters in new leadership team installation during Saturday mass at The Center at Donaldson

On Saturday, November 8, during mass at the Ancilla Domini Chapel, the community came to support the installation of a new leadership team for the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ., 

The five Sisters who were welcomed to the new leadership team were Province Leader Shirley Bell, Vicaress Deborah Davis, and Councilors Marybeth Martin, Connie Bach, and Margaret Ann Henss. The installation of the new leadership group took place just before the Eucharist.