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Gabis Arboretum to Host Final Concert of the 2021 Summer Concert Series
VALPARAISO, Ind. — The outdoor Summer Concert Series will conclude with a blues and rock mashup at the Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest taking place Friday, October 1. Gato will open at 6 p.m providing an unforgettable blues and rock experience. As a Chicagoland Northwest Indiana music group, they perform all around the region. From covering artists like Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, this is an event you will not want to miss! The headliner, Johnny V’s Wildflowers, will perform at 7 p.m. As a
Michigan City Grand Prix 2021 Surpasses 2019 Earning and Attendance
Michigan City, IN (September 14, 2021) - The decision to expand Michigan City’s 2021 Great Lakes Grand Prix by continuing with the two races this year really paid off in a big way for the community, by setting all-time records for both attendance and earnings, according to Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitors Bureau. A total of 249,400 people visited the 12th annual event held August 4 - August 8, generating $17.7 million for LaPorte County’s economy. “We were expecting good attendance and we didn’t
LCSO Awarded American Rescue Plan Act Funds by Indiana Arts Commission
La Porte, IN - The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO), one of 278 nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Indiana, has been awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds through the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). Each organization received $3,000. Grants were distributed through IAC’s Arts Recovery Program with American Rescue Plan Act funds directly from the National Endowment for the Arts with additional NEA funds through Arts Midwest, Indiana’s regional partner. “We are honored to receive this
Center for Hospice Care Announces Staff Certification as End-of-Life Dementia Care Professionals
Mishawaka, September 2021- Center for Hospice Care (CHC) – a not-for-profit, community-based organization is pleased to announce the certification of 51 employees who have completed specialized training to advance their knowledge of end-of-life dementia care. The goal is to have 75 staff members trained by the end of the year. These staff members are now certified as End-of-Life Dementia Care Professionals (EDCP). This training seminar was provided to Center for Hospice Care by the Institute for Excellence
Purdue Northwest Associate Professor Nicky Ali Jackson awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Nicky Ali Jackson was honored Monday, Aug. 30 with the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the sitting Indiana governor in recognition of service to the state or the governor. Jackson, who also is coordinator of Purdue Northwest’s Criminal Justice program, was honored for her advocacy work, including her role with the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition, a
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins Northwest Medical Group
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has announced the addition of a new cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon to Northwest Medical Group. Izza Rezek, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, joins cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Walid Khabbaz in Northwest Medical Group at their location on the Northwest Health – Porter campus in Valparaiso. Northwest Health CEO, Ashley Dickinson explained, “With the addition of Dr. Rezek we can continue caring for the increasing number of patients needing cardiothoracic surgery in our region.
Hoosier Star to Provide Both to Provide In-Person and Pay-Per-View Admissions
La Porte, IN - The 16th Annual Hoosier Star vocal competition will take place on Saturday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium located at 1001 Ridge Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (CDT). Ten finalists will compete for the title of Hoosier Star. New this year is a $15 Pay-Per-View virtual/live-stream option in addition to the standard In-Person admission. Balcony seats are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. To purchase either In-Person or Pay-Per-View admission
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon Featuring Special Guest Speaker Blair Milo
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, November 17 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville, Ind. The annual celebration of innovators brings together business and community leaders from across the seven-county region of Northwest Indiana to celebrate the spirit of creativity and ingenuity of innovative individuals and teams across all industries
Northwest Health Welcomes New Surgeon
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has welcomed Andrew Martin, M.D. to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Martin is a General Surgeon who also has experience in Bariatric Surgery. “With the addition of Dr. Martin, Northwest Health is able to increase its general surgery services and bariatric surgery services at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health - Starke,” said Ashley Dickinson, CEO of Northwest Health. Dr. Martin completed a fellowship in bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical
Financial Advisor Kendall Snider of Edward Jones Receives Accredited Asset Management Specialist(SM) Designation
Financial Advisor Kendall Snider of the financial services firm Edward Jones in La Porte has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist(SM).Kendall successfully completed the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, or AAMS®, Professional Education Program from the Denver-based College for Financial Planning. Those who complete the program, pass a final exam, and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS® designation.This advanced training offers investment
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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