Harris Bank
America¹s westward expansion in the late 1800¹s fueled an entrepreneurial spirit that brought Norman Wait Harris to Chicago to help the country grow.
In 1882 he founded what has become Harris Bank based on the principles of honesty and fair dealings-‹principles that continue to govern Harris Bank¹s service to individuals, businesses and the communities its calls ³home.² For more than 100 years, Harris has served the needs of customers, safely managing their funds and guiding them toward financial success. Over that time, Harris Bank has grown steadily throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.
In 2004, Harris expanded into Northwest Indiana with the purchase of Mercantile National Bank of Indiana. This move into Indiana opened new markets and new opportunities for the bank and its customers, says Michael Baird, Harris¹ regional president of Northwest Indiana.
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Albert's
Whether you want a gift costing $25 or more than $100,000, this family owned and operated company offers the finest jewelry in the world from the top names in the business.
That has been Albert's commitment to the community for decades. Originally opened in 1905 in East Chicago, Albert's Jewelers became part of the Halpern Family when Fred Halpern purchased the business in 1960. Fred, a third-generation jeweler, continues to serve as president. As vice president, his son Josh is in charge of the storeís day-to-day operations and personally selects every one of the diamonds offered at Albertís. Charles Halpern, Fredís brother, is treasurer and buyer for Albertís.
As the oldest and most trusted jeweler in northwest Indiana, Albertís serves multiple generations of area families as well as those who have newly discovered this store where customers are family. More than 300 pe...
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