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Lubeznik Center for the Arts Announces Final First Friday 2021 Event on December 3
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is excited to announce their last First Friday event of 2021 on December 3, 2021 from 4-7 PM (Central). Enjoy the Fall/Winter exhibition Nature Now, shop the Holiday Artisan Market and have a snack while enjoying some holiday cheer! LCA is proud to showcase the talents of the Krueger Middle School 7/8 Chorus led by director, Shirley Allen at 5:15 PM (Central) as part of the First Friday celebration. The chorus will present a variety of holiday music - don't miss it! A
LCSO Presents 27th Annual Holiday at the Pops
La Porte, IN - Dr. Carolyn Watson, fresh from her successful debut concert as the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s (LCSO) 10th Music Director, will be co-conducting the 27th Annual Holiday at the Pops with Associate Conductor, Chuck Steck. Steck, who served as Interim Music Director during the three-year search for a Music Director, has conducted the Holiday at the Pops concert for the past five years. This concert will serve as a “passing of the baton” between Steck and Watson. The 27th annual
CLH, CPAs & Consultants Commends Staff on Recent Advancements
CLH, CPAs & Consultants, an accounting and business consulting firm with offices in Michigan City and Valparaiso, is pleased to announce the recent advancement of Alexia Perez into the role of Senior Accountant. Additionally, several other team members have recently earned their QuickBooks ProAdvisor certifications. Perez first joined CLH as an accounting intern while enrolled at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University and became a full-time staff accountant in 2018. During her years with
Northwest Health Announces CEO for Hospital in La Porte
Valparaiso, IN – Ashley Dickinson, chief executive officer for Northwest Health, has named Keith Nichols chief executive of Northwest Health – La Porte effective today. Nichols will provide operational leadership for Northwest Health – La Porte and will also be involved in operations at Northwest Health – Starke in Knox, Indiana. Nichols comes to La Porte County from Prescott Arizona where he served as the chief operating officer for Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and was responsible for
Purdue University Northwest Contributes $746 Million in Local Income to Regional Economy
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) adds $745.9 million in total income to Northwest Indiana, supporting 10,494 jobs across Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, according to a recently completed economic impact study. PNW’s impact accounts for 2% of gross regional product, including the accomplishments of students and alumni, research conducted, start-ups launched and visitors welcomed as a result of PNW’s educational and engagement activities. According to the study, the
Arkos Design Welcomes New Principals
Arkos Design in Mishawaka, Indiana, is pleased to announce that Eric Jensen, AIA, and Tyler Kelsey, AIA have been named Principals and Shareholders. Jensen and Kelsey joined Arkos Design as Associate Vice Presidents in 2019 and participate in architecture, project management, and business development. Both men are Michiana Forty under 40 Alumni. The existing Principals of the firm, Jeff Anglemyer, AIA, Sally Anglemyer, ASID, and Darla Aldred, PLA, envision a bright future as they continue to provide
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Announces Holiday Artisan Market Event 11.20.2021 Through 01.09.2022
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is looking forward to celebrating the holidays with the community! To help with choosing just the right unique gift this year, LCA will host its annual Holiday Artisan Market from November 20, 2021 through January 9, 2022. Shop one-of-a-kind treasures handcrafted by dozens of regional artists in LCA’s Gallery Shop. Help support local artists and artisans by shopping with LCA. Not sure what to choose? Pick up a gift card to the Gallery Shop or a gift membership to LCA for
Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County Hosts Open Interviews on November 11
Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) is now hiring team members to support its newly expanded operations. This school year, the organization has grown from three Clubs in Michigan City to five Clubs throughout La Porte County. Interested candidates ages 18 and older are invited to participate in open interviews on Thursday, November 11 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Charles R. Westcott Club, located at 321 Detroit Street in Michigan City. Interviews for two different positions will take place at
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce the 2021 Innovators Awards Winners
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has announced winners of the 2021 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville, IN from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “If we’ve learned anything over the last 18 months, it is that innovation is needed more than ever to help guide our communities into an increasingly uncertain future,” said Jason Williams,
South Bend International Airport to Host Second Master Plan Update Public Open House
South Bend, IN. – The St. Joseph County Airport Authority (SJCAA), as owner and operator of the South Bend International Airport (SBN), will be holding a public Open House on November 9, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the upstairs Atrium east of the Delta ticket counter (accessible via elevator) of the airport’s commercial terminal building located at 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN, 46628. The Open House will be the second and final opportunity for the public to learn about the airport’s ongoing
Quincy Development Begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park Quincy Associates Industrial Development has broken ground in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park in La Porte, Indiana. This speculative development will begin with the construction of a 150,000 square foot building that can house either one or multiple tenants. The building is designed to be expandable to 300,000 square feet if so desired. The 23-acre property is located in the heart of the Thomas Rose Industrial Park along the new
Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
May 11th, 2020—Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store, has announced plans to open in La Porte, Indiana by March 2021. The new store will open in Maple Lane Mall, 1340 West State Road 2. Significant renovations to the 221,000 sq. ft. structure are scheduled to begin in early spring. Although other tenants are not identified at this time, renovations to additional tenant spaces will be completed as a part of this project. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said, the rehabilitation and renovation of this area will
Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
The City of La Porte and the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) have been working to revamp the downtown district and have partnered with the La Porte County Family YMCA to make it happen. Recently, local businesses began making improvements and investing in their property, so it only made sense for the YMCA and LEAP to get out and start beautifying the city with the help of the community. Groups headed out from the 618 Plaza to surrounding blocks to paint, pick up trash, sweep, rake, pull
21st Annual Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte
The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-first year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, Sept. 21. The festival that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique festival is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 130 craft and specialty vendors, the Sunflower Fair is one of the largest area festivals. Attendees can eat delicious food from a variety of non-profit organizations and local
La Porte Farmer's Market Announces New Managers
The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce that they have been selected to manage the La Porte Farmer’s Market for the 2020 season. LEAP is the organization formed through the partnership between the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation earlier this year. “We are very excited the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association (LPUEA) has chosen LEAP to coordinate the market. The Farmer’s Market is a tremendous initiative
La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and the Heart of Sullivan Main Street organizations as recipients of the INspire Idea competition at the Great Lakes Regional Main Street Conference. “It was exciting to see the creative ideas that came out of our Main Street organizations," said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. "These projects demonstrated a definite need, but will also improve quality of life for residents and
Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced The Strand, a $35M mixed-use development, will start construction next month. The City of La Porte Redevelopment Commission selected Flaherty & Collins Properties last year to build a 200-unit multifamily development in the heart of the City’s NewPorte Landing redevelopment project. “The City of La Porte is very excited to be partnering with Flaherty & Collins through this development, said Mayor Mark Krentz. “Flaherty & Collins Properties has a long history of
INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced five Indiana Main Street organizations as finalists for the INspire Idea competition. “I am excited to see what these five organizations present at the conference in the coming months,” Crouch said. “It is always inspiring to see the original ideas communities come up with to highlight the uniqueness of their area.” The goal of the competition is to encourage the Indiana Main Street network of communities and
GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte's Competitive Advantage
In an effort to build a high-functioning, multi-faceted economic development and business support center, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greater La Porte Economic Development (GLEDC) Board of Directors agreed recently to combine expertise under one umbrella and form a new alliance. The new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic development functions independently with oversight from the two boards of directors, but will share staff,
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