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Schedule for This Summer's LakeFest Announced
La PORTE, IN (Mar. 30, 2023) - In preparation for its third annual event, the LakeFest planning committee today dropped the festival's full schedule of events, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. Back again at La Porte's Stone, Pine and Clear lakes July 28-30, LakeFest will feature watersports, music, art and food, all while showcasing what Schreiber said makes the city special - its lakes."LakeFest is a manifestation of all that makes La Porte a unique place to live and visit, and its success
Purdue University Northwest Recognizes Accomplishments During Annual Founders Day Celebration
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) recently honored several standout students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their peers, for their exemplary accomplishments. Awards were presented during PNW’s seventh annual Founders Day celebration, hosted on the Westville campus.PNW’s Founders Day event celebrates the anniversary of the university’s founding and its mission as a metropolitan university to provide transformational and impactful change for Northwest Indiana. In doing
Two for Tuesday Promotion at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum is offering a buy one admission, get one admission free offer every Tuesday starting in April! Two can visit the Museum for the price of one! This promotion includes the public and Historical Society Members. We hope to see everyone at the Museum soon!
Civic Concert Series Presents Queen Nation, a Top Tribute to Queen
La PORTE, IN (Mar. 27, 2023) – The next tribute band in the Civic Concert Series is sure to ‘rock’ the house, according to Civic Auditorium & Events Director Brett Binversie.Performing at the La Porte Civic Auditorium on Saturday, May 20 is Queen Nation – an amazingly accurate tribute to the legendary Queen. Formed in 2004, Queen Nation is the West Coast's longest-running, most authentic, fully costumed re-creation of a vintage Queen concert. According to Binversie, tickets to this show have been selling
LCSO Concert to feature the Texas Tenors and Purdue Varsity Glee Club
La Porte, IN- The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) will conclude their 50th Anniversary season with THE TEXAS TENORS and the PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB in concert on Saturday, April 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium! The Texas Tenors have amassed a huge fan base worldwide with over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. This Emmy Award winning vocal trio was a top finalist in “America’s Got Talent”. With repertoire ranging
Northwest Medical Group GI Encourages Colonoscopies during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
If you’re thinking a colonoscopy is a test for old people, think again. In 2018, the American Cancer Society altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer. The change was directly tied to the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancers – including many with no family history of the disease. “As the second most common cause of cancer death, colorectal cancer is now being diagnosed at a
Surf Internet Begins Construction on 250-Mile Fiber Network
ELKHART, Ind. (March 16, 2023) – Surf Internet is beginning construction on over 250 miles of fiber internet to rural homes throughout northern Indiana, leveraging over $6 million awarded by Indiana’s Next Level Connections (NLC) Broadband Grant Program, along with its private investment of $3.6 million. This is the largest fiber-optic infrastructure project in northern Indiana to specifically address underserved communities. Surf will begin construction in Elkhart County in late March, with La Porte and
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Civic Concert Series Presents Anthem Grand Illusion, A Styx Tribute
La PORTE, IN (Mar. 20, 2023) – Fans of Styx will enjoy the next installment of the Civic Concert Series, according to Civic Auditorium & Events Director Brett Binversie.Performing at the La Porte Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Apr. 15 is Anthem’s Grand Illusion – a tribute to the legendary progressive rock band Styx. Matching every nuance of the Styx musical style, Binversie said Anthem’s Grand Illusion is now one of the top tribute shows in the Chicagoland area and beyond.“We’ve had a successful start to
La Porte a Weekend Sports Destination
(La Porte, IN) - Well over a thousand youth volleyball players were in La Porte for a major tournament. A national qualifier for the Amateur Athletic Union was held at the Dunes Event Center over a several day period last week.AAU teams from as far as Fort Wayne and Chicago came to compete. Mayor Tom Dermody said the event also drew a lot of attention from outsiders wondering why there were so many vehicles parked outside the facility at New Porte Landing. “1,300 kids. Cars everywhere. Part of the quality
La Porte County Philanthropic Leaders Serve on Statewide Board
LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Two local leaders are serving on the 2023 Board of Directors for the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Maggi Spartz, President of Unity Foundation of La Porte County was elected as Chair of the IPA board for 2023. She has served on the board for eight years and on various committees. Maria Fruth, President & CEO of Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL), was recently elected to the board. IPA is the largest network serving philanthropy in Indiana, working to increase impact and
Historical Society Meeting on March 21st at 7pm
Leigh Morris will present a program on the many facets of life in northern, central, and southern Indiana in the 1840's. At that time, more than 80% of the state's population lived in the southern half of the state, but that was beginning to change as migration to other parts of the state increased. The factors contributing to those migration patterns and the impact of them will provide insights into what pioneer life was like in that decade and beyond. It was an exciting time in Indiana! Come join us for
La Porte Young Professionals Hold Mayor's Council to Increase Participation in Local Government
La Porte, IN – On Tuesday, March 7th, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) Young Professionals Committee (LPYP) held a panel discussion comprised of Mayor Tom Dermody, City Council Pro Tempore Tim Franke, and City Councilwoman Julie West. Dubbed the “LPYP Mayor’s Council”, the panel discussion brought together a showing of local young professionals, high school students, and elected officials. The goal of the event was to allow and encourage young professionals and students to interact with
La Porte County High School Student Attend Leadership Program
Leadership La Porte County recently completed its annual high school leadership program for students 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 Porte, Marquette Catholic, Michigan City, New Prairie, South Central, Tri-Township and Westville. The program was funded by a community grant from the Unity Foundation of La Porte County. Four all-day sessions were held during four consecutive
Spring Artisan Fair & Plow Day on April 16th at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum will be hosting its annual Spring Artisan Fair on Sunday, April 16! From 10:00 to 3:00, over 25 artisans will be at the Museum selling their unique pieces. Admission to the Museum will be by donation that day. You don’t want to miss this fantastic assortment of goods made by local artisans! Tune in every week on our Facebook page to see sneak peaks of the artisans that will be at the Spring Artisan Fair!The La Porte County Draft Horse Association will also be
School-Based Prevention Solutions & Impact Celebrated at HFL
La Porte, IN – At a powerful event bringing forth evidence-based prevention solutions from across Indiana, Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) hosted a Partners in Prevention (PiP) celebration at their Conference & Learning Center on Friday, March 3. Maria Fruth, CEO, welcomed representatives from schools throughout La Porte County to celebrate their school-based prevention programming to combat substance use disorder, in collaboration with successes from schools in Indianapolis and Lafayette,
First Trust Credit Union Presents Donation to Salvation Army of Michigan City
First Trust Credit Union was honored to present their local charity partner, The Salvation Army of Michigan City, a significant donation of $15,000. This donation was provided by First Trust’s credit card program partner, Elan Credit Card (Elan), as part of their charitable giving program. To continue their commitment to partners and their local communities, Elan selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, and
Arkos Design Welcomes Senior Project Architect
Arkos Design, a full-service architectural design firm in Mishawaka, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of William (Chip) Coleman, Jr. as Senior Project Architect. With over 40 years of experience in the architecture industry, Coleman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team at Arkos Design. Coleman began his journey in architecture in 1972 when he enrolled at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1978. During his time at Notre Dame,
Sixth Named Chair Added to the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
La Porte, IN- La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Principal Percussionist, Brad Staats, has had a chair named in his honor by long-time LCSO supporters, Leigh & Marcia Morris. Staats, an LCSO member for 32 years, currently serves as Principal Percussionist. “Brad Staats is an inspiration to us and many others because he’s not only a consummate professional musician that’s dedicated to the LCSO, but he’s also one of the nicest persons you’d ever want to meet,” stated Leigh & Marcia Morris. “Brad is a very
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La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Adult Certification Program for Welding
La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership in conjunction with Ivy Tech Community College and New York Blower are pleased to announce a new program launching in La Porte this fall. This project is a true collaboration of efforts between numerous partners such as the La Porte Community School Corporation, Center of Workforce Innovations and the City of La Porte. Over the past three years, LEAP’s Workforce Taskforce, working closely with our employer partners and stakeholders, have
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Maki Precision Machining, LLC Opens in La Porte
LA PORTE, Ind. - Maki Precision Machining, LLC. plans to open in La Porte at 720 Boyd Boulevard. The company has purchased the new location and is preparing to equip the manufacturing space. "The City of La Porte prides itself on being a business-friendly community. We consistently work with businesses both big and small and strive to make sure opening here is an efficient and enjoyable experience. We know communities across the country are competing for this type of development and we have no problem
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Tubekraft USA Announces Plans to Build in the City of La Porte
LA PORTE, Ind. (May 16th, 2022) – Tubekraft USA announced plans to build a new plant in the City of La Porte in conjunction with Mayor Tom Dermody and the La Porte City Council at Monday’s Meeting. “In the City of La Porte, we have made it our priority to attract high-wage, quality job opportunities that bring value to our community,” Mayor Dermody said. “With an average wage of $25 an hour, the positions that TubeKraft is creating in our city will undoubtedly have an impact. We are grateful to them for
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Company Registration Begins April 1st for the 2022 LEAP Olympics
La Porte, IN – The first annual LEAP Olympics will be held May 16-20, 2022. Companies can register to secure their spot in this exciting new event beginning April 1st. Company pride, corporate wellness and team building are all benefits for companies participating in the LEAP Olympics."The Pandemic challenged a lot of us to stay active and our staff is thrilled to finally introduce this new event to our business community!", said Mike Riehle, President of Chamber Services. “We are also excited to partner
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La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Ready2Work Childcare Voucher Program
La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership is pleased to announce a new program launch for 2022. To help local job seekers and our local business partners, LEAP is committed to providing childcare assistance on behalf of qualified individuals within the City of La Porte who have been unable to return to work or find new employment due to obstacles related to childcare. The qualified candidate must demonstrate and provide proof that they have actively pursued and obtained full-time
Resort Apartments Expansion Sought
LaPorte, IN - The resort-type apartments going up in La Porte could double in number. On Monday night, the La Porte City Council approved a letter of support for the request. The developer, Flaherty and Collins out of Indianapolis, is seeking redevelopment credits from the state to help offset the cost of building another 200 higher-end apartments near Clear Lake at NewPorte Landing. Bert Cook, Executive Director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, said acquiring the tax credits
La Porte to Host 22nd Annual Sunflower Fair
LA PORTE, IN — The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-second year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, September 18! The fair that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique fair is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 100 craft and specialty vendors, a food court comprised of nonprofits as well as local food trucks, live entertainment, car show, rib cookoff, art walk and fun for the
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Patrick Industies Announces Plans to Open a New Facility in La Porte, Indiana
LA PORTE, Ind. (July 6th, 2021) – Representatives from Patrick Industries joined Mayor Tom Dermody and the La Porte City Council on Monday to announce plans to open a new facility in La Porte creating up to 31 new jobs in the community by 2025. “La Porte is a community on the rise. We are thrilled to partner with an industry leader such as Patrick Industries and this project will provide high-quality employment opportunities for our residents,” said Mayor Tom Dermody. Patrick Industries will invest
U.S. Chamber Awards the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation
La Porte, IN – The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “Accredited chambers are organizations that hold themselves to the highest industry standards. They are recognized for their work to create and expand business opportunities in their communities” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice
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LEAP to Host Job Hiring Event
La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership in association with the Center for Workforce Innovations and WorkOne will host a Ready2Work Job Hiring Event showcasing a variety of industries on May 26. The event will take place at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and will feature businesses that will be ready to hire that day. Businesses in attendance will include Alexandria Moulding, American Licorice Company, American Renolit, Blue Chip Casino,E-Pak
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La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Releases 2020 Annual Report
La Porte, IN - The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership released its 2020 Annual Report that highlights its efforts to strengthen and support the business community today."Every year is different and 2020 has really pushed that envelope. It has been a challenge in so many senses of the word. The pandemic has had far-reaching impacts throughout the world and here in La Porte it has been especially challenging. That said, with challenges come opportunities and the resiliency of our community means we
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
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La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership to Host Job Hiring Event
The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership in association with The Center for Workforce Innovation and WorkOne will host a Ready2Work Job Hiring Event focused on warehouse and manufacturing positions on November 12. The event will take place at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and will feature 5 businesses that will be ready to hire that day. Businesses in attendance will be American Licorice Company, American Renolit, Corsicana Mattress Company, E-Pak
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,
LEAP News
- 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
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