Press Releases
La Porte Enterprise Zone Announces New Neighborhood Program
As part of its efforts to foster strong and safe neighborhoods within the Enterprise Zone, the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association is sponsoring a Neighborhood Improvement Program to give residents within the Enterprise Zone an opportunity to improve their owner-occupied homes. The Association will fund 90% of exterior repairs to homes with the homeowner contributing 10% of the cost. Total project costs shall not exceed $10,000 per home. Rental properties are not eligible to participate in this
Jaeger-Unitek Announces Launch of New 4-Component Extrusion Line
Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, a leading thermoplastic and rubber profile extrusion producer announced the launch of its’ new million dollar 4-component extrusion line in their La Porte, Indiana facility. The new extrusion line is capable of producing complex, tight-tolerance extruded profiles which can utilize up to four different polymers. Company officials cited continued growth in their industrial, automotive and recreational vehicle markets which led to the expanded production area and investment to
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La Porte Jaycees Port-A-Pit Fundraiser Still A Go!
The La Porte Jaycees annual Nelson’s Port-A-Pit chicken fundraiser that was scheduled for April 11th this year was postponed due to COVID-19. We are happy to announce the rescheduled date will be June 27th. The fundraiser will still take place in the parking lot at Kabelin Ace Hardware West (512 Andrews Ave) from 10am – 2pm. Proceeds go towards various expenses within the organization to help the La Porte Jaycees continue to help our community. Tickets can be purchases on the La Porte Jaycees website.
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La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Bids a Fond Farewell to Seven Outgoing Board Members
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s fiscal year ends on July 31, 2020. With that, they will be bidding farewell to the following seven members of their Board of Directors.V. Michael Drayton – Partner - Drayton, Beige, Sirugo & Elliott, LLPHoward Jones – Principal & Administrative Partner, NIES EngineeringRachel Keesbury – Porter Physician ServicesJill Klingbeil – Trust Office Manager, Horizon BankJane Langford – Retired Educator, La Porte Community School CorporationCecelia Largura – Environmental
Joint Statement by Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President Trump for his leadership and commend Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy for working on a bipartisan basis to pass this legislation for small businesses participating in the Paycheck Protection Program. “We also
A LEAP Member Spotlight: Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP
When Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LLP opened its doors over a century ago, the commitment to serving the La Porte and Northwest Indiana communities was built into its foundation. But it was the team of experienced attorneys that gave the firm its reputation as one that deeply understands the region’s institutions, economy, and courts, providing the knowledge of how to solve the unique challenges their clients face every day. As La Porte’s largest legal firm, Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones LLP has
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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