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- La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Ready2Work Childcare Voucher Program
- Resort Apartments Expansion Sought
- Patrick Industries Announces Plans to Open a New Facility in La Porte, Indiana
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation
- Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
- Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
- Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
- La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
- INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
- Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
- GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte’s Competitive Advantage
Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County Wrap Up Successful Year of Expanded Operations
The Club is where kids belong. As the school year winds down, Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) Club members and staff are busy flying kites, planting seeds, creating 3-D self-portraits and wrapping up specialized programming. These final weeks are also a time for leadership team members to reflect on the organization’s recent growth. “It’s been an exciting school year for BGCLPC,” says Michelle Shirk, Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve substantially expanded our team, increased capacity at our
A Special Message from Northwest Health Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Dickinson
National Hospital Week – May 8 – 14, 2022 — is a wonderful opportunity to thank all of our Northwest Health team members – physicians, nurses, therapists, engineers, care coordinators, dietitians, food service and EVS workers, volunteers and so many more - who support the health and wellbeing of our community. Around the clock every day of the year, we are here to help you get well and live healthier, always remembering that Compassionate Caring is Our Calling and that each and every one of our team
Purdue Northwest Hosts FAFSA Completion Workshop
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — In light of an extended state filing deadline, financial aid professionals at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Workshop on Tuesday, May 17 at its Hammond campus. The workshop will run from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 200 of the Student Union & Library Building, 2233 173rd Street, Hammond. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s FAFSA priority deadline has been extended through May 20. Students
Upcoming Historical Society Meeting with the Hesston Steam Museum's Ted Rita
May's La Porte County Historical Society meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17th. Ted Rita will be giving the program "The Hesston Steam Museum, a Philosophy of Delivering on a Mission". He will dive into a history of the Hesston Steam Museum and how they have had to shift to better deliver on educating museum guests. These points can be used to boost any museum's attendance and engagement of guests. You don't want to miss this program! Society meetings are open to the public, so everyone is
Unity Foundation Increases Funding for Community Grant Projects
MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is increasing the amount of funding available for projects through its Community “Power for Good” Grant Program. Starting this year, organizations may apply for two grants of up to $5,000 each to fund projects that strengthen La Porte County in meaningful ways. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 22, 2022. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving La Porte County residents. In addition, churches
Purdue University Northwest to Honor 976 Candidates at Spring Commencement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its spring commencement exercises outdoors on Saturday, May 14 at the Hammond campus. A total of 976 candidates, representing PNW’s five colleges, are eligible to receive degrees during commencement. This number includes 856 earning baccalaureate degrees and 120 earning master’s degrees. PNW’s ceremony will take place south of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, 2229 173rd Street. The commencement program is
Kiwanis Club of La Porte Announces Parade Applications Now Available
The Kiwanis Club of La Porte is now accepting Parade Unit Applications and Parade Sponsorships. This year's parade theme is America Proud. La Porte Proud., and it is the mission of the Kiwanis 4th of July Parade Committee to organize a parade which will "amaze, amuse and entertain the community in celebration of our Nation's birth." Upon committing their support, sponsors will receive immediate recognition (and promotion) on our new, dedicated parade website, www.Kiwanis4thofJulyParade.org, plus parade day
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Hector Marchand Sr., M.D. Joins Northwest Medical Group
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health is pleased to welcome cardiologist Hector Marchand Sr., M.D. back to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Marchand, Sr. has joined Northwest Medical Group – Cardiology after practicing for many years in Valparaiso. Dr. Marchand is an experienced cardiologist proficient in treating all forms of heart disease. He also has an interest in preventive cardiology. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and completed his fellowship in cardiology at Emory
Register for Purdue Northwest Summer Camps
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — The spirit of Powering Onward continues during the summer months at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with a sizable lineup of summer camp sessions and activities. Throughout June and July 2022, camps and activities will span STEM, athletics, leadership, and outdoor adventure themes tailored to people of various age groups. Youth have the chance to dive into favorite activities or learn more about their budding interests, including but not limited to:STEM camps offering
La Porte County High School Students Attend 2022 Leadership Program
Leadership La Porte County recently completed its annual high school leadership program in La Porte County. Each high school in La Porte County was asked to nominate 5 students for participation in the program. Participating high schools included: La Crosse, La Porte, Marquette Catholic, Michigan City, New Prairie, South Central and Westville. Three all-day sessions were held at Red Mill County Park. Facilitators for the seminars were Leadership Executive Director, Monica Komasinski, and Jim Jessup, a
Applications Open for the Leadership Institute at PNW's Leadership Northern Indiana Program
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest has opened applications for the 2022-23 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program. The program will include in-person sessions of instruction and activities, a 360-leadership assessment and custom one-on-one coaching. LNI provides evidenced-based learning experiences to strengthen leadership skills and give strategies to be a better leader in the community, workplace and at home. The program begins in September 2022 and runs
Northwest Health Offers Community Wellness Education. The Rehab Trifecta for Parkinson's Disease
La Porte, IN – Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? The Outpatient Rehabilitation services at Northwest Health can help. On May 11, join Lisa Jongkind, MSPT, CLT, LSVT BIG, RSB coach and other members of the Northwest Health team to learn about Parkinson’s disease and the various types of therapeutic programs and treatments available to lessen symptoms for patients at any severity level. Attendees will also learn about Rock Steady Boxing provided at Northwest Health. This
Help PNW Students Power Onward Through a Day of Giving Gift
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual Day of Giving fundraiser on Wednesday, April 27. The 24-hour event is consistently the university’s most successful campaign for growing student scholarships, supporting existing scholarships and enhancing support to programs that benefit students and the community. Donors are encouraged to mark their calendars and visit dayofgiving.pnw.edu on April 27 to contribute to PNW and help the Pride expand the many resources
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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