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Figment Group, Inc. Looking Back 20 Years
Looking Back 20 Years Figment Group, Inc. was created as a result of what Jim Wellnitz realized was an untapped market. After Jim retired from NIPSCO he opened Figment in the first-floor study of his home in La Porte, Indiana. One year later, we were fortunate to open our first "real" office where clients could visit and come for services.Choosing A Name Many people ask us about the name, Figment Group - Jim says, the name was selected since the company was a "figment" of his imagination! Our brand is
April is National Credit Union Youth Month
Grand Heritage FCU helps educate youth membership prepare for their futures through financial education. Who Can Come: All members of the public who live or work in the La Porte County Community. Promoting the financial health of our youngest members. Providing financial education embodies the movement's 'people-helping-people' philosophy. The theme for this year's Youth Month is "Be a Credit Union Saver and Your Savings Will Never Go Extinct." Together, we're encouraging our youngest members to open
PrimeMD Brings The Future of Healthcare to LaPorte County
LaPorte, Indiana, March 29, 2021- PrimeMD, located on the north side of Johnson Road in LaPorte, started accepting patient members in October of 2020. This non-traditional Family Medicine clinic breaks the barriers of traditional Family Medicine through a monthly membership model. As some know, health insurance doesn’t ensure healthcare and with record breaking levels of people without health insurance in LaPorte County, PrimeMD ensures all have access to personalized healthcare. For a low monthly fee of
St. Joseph County Airport Authority Employees and UPS Awarded Partners of the Year
South Bend, IN. – Earlier today, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board of Directors presented two Partner of the Year awards at its board meeting. The Partner of the Year award is bestowed to business partners who have made significant accomplishments within the past year that have contributed to the ongoing success and services offered at SBN. 2020 was a year like no other. It started with a third year of consecutive double-digit passenger traffic growth. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The St.
Covering Kids & Families of La Porte County is Here to Help with Marketplace Enrollment
By a special White House Executive Order, the Healthcare.gov Marketplace was reopened from February 15th to May 15th, 2021. This special enrollment period will allow hundreds of Hoosiers access to comprehensive healthcare insurance without waiting for later enrollment opportunities. Even better, the majority of Hoosiers that apply will qualify for reduced premium costs that may make a Marketplace plan a very affordable option. Overwhelmed, confused or frustrated with getting insured? Covering Kids &
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City Starts on Two More Major Trail Projects
Two of La Porte's trail projects, Chessie Trail II and the 18th Street Greenway, are moving forward. The La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety on March 2 approved an LPA Consultant Contract for right of way services for the next phase of the Chessie Trail. La Porte City Engineer Nick Minich explained that they previously signed a contract with Lochmueller Group for preliminary engineering. "This is for right of way services or right of way engineering as they've put it in the contract that was
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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