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Local Nonprofits Partner to Host ''Harvest of the Soul'' in La Porte on October 21
LA PORTE, Ind. - Anam Cara Counseling and La Ventana Culinary School will present "Harvest of the Soul, a farm-to-fork feast and fundraiser," from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. The event will welcome 150 guests inside Anam Cara Counseling's beloved countryside barn at 4298 E 1000 North in La Porte. Guests are encouraged to don their best western garb for an evening of fine dining and community connection. "Harvest of the Soul will bring people together to experience the wonderment of nature and the
Public Invited to Blow Away Breast Cancer Event at Northwest Health - La Porte on October 4 During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health – La Porte will host a “Blow Away Breast Cancer” rally to commemorate breast cancer awareness month in the community and to celebrate and honor those who have been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. The event will take place at Noon on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the main lobby of Northwest Health – La Porte, located at 1331 State St. in La Porte. The Blow Away Breast Cancer rally will feature comments from hospital officials, a breast cancer survivor and others, a flag-raising
La Porte County Nonprofit Leaders Join the 2023-24 HFL Nonprofit Leadership Academy
LA PORTE -- Nineteen nonprofit leaders from throughout La Porte County recently embarked on a journey together to grow as professionals. Last week the third group of the HFL Nonprofit Leadership Academy began with two full days of classes covering Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century, taught by Professor Beth Gazley of Indiana University-Bloomington. Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) is driven by a mission to empower La Porte County residents to live healthy and well. One of the main
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First Annual Heavy Trash Pick-Up Scheduled for Next Month
La PORTE, IN (Sept. 21, 2023) – Residents looking to get rid of a few things before the cold winter months will be able to do so in the coming weeks, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.Running Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 20, city residents will be able to discard of their large and heavy trash on their regular pick-up day. Different from the city’s previous Fall and Spring Clean Ups, Dermody said the Large/Heavy Trash Pick Ups will take place once annually and include some different guidelines
CLH Announces Promotion of Two New Partners with a Mission to Uphold Excellence
Michigan City, IN – 9/20/2023 – Gretchen Kalk-Castro, CPA, and Kylee Fraze Norman, CPA, of CLH, CPAs & Consultants have both recently been promoted to become the newest partners at the NWI-based business consulting and public accounting firm. Having assumed their new leadership roles, both professionals have fresh ideas on how to develop the company’s team and its culture. Kalk-Castro is a veteran of CLH, having been with the company for 23 years since she launched her career at the firm as an intern. Over
Purdue University Northwest Opens Nominations for 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame Class
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful alumni to be honored and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame. The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates from any time in the 77-year history of the university’s campuses. PNW seeks nominations of alumni who are high-achieving leaders in their fields, involved members of their community and those who have engaged with PNW well beyond their time as
Surf Internet Welcomes Two New Hires to Drive Commercial Growth
ELKHART, Ind. - Fiber-optic internet service provider Surf Internet has announced the addition of two dynamic professionals to its expanding commercial team. Faith Rumfelt and Heather Bowlin have joined Surf to help drive growth and continue its world-class customer service to commercial, enterprise, and multi-family property clients. Faith Rumfelt, appointed as commercial account executive, will play a pivotal role in strengthening Surf's presence within the Illinois market. Faith brings deep experience
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 18. PNW is named as a top regional university in the Midwest and ranked 33 among public institutions. Among regional Midwest universities, PNW is also a top performer in social mobility, a category measuring how well a university graduates Pell Grant recipients. PNW additionally
Historians of the Year Program on Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm!
The La Porte County Historical Society will be presenting its annual awards for the "Historians of the Year" on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum at 2405 Indiana Avenue in La Porte. There will be five honorees. The individual "Historian of the Year" will be Gloria Arndt who has spent many years doing research not only on family genealogy, but has helped many others with their own family histories. She has worked with other genealogists on researching and compiling
Single Program Tickets Available for PNW Sinai Forum
WESTVILLE, Ind. — The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Sinai Forum’s 70th season premieres with former politician and university president Mitch Daniels on Sept. 17.Daniels’ program, “Never Park the Car: Making Change When Change Says No,” takes place at the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, IN, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.Single program event tickets for Daniels’ presentation are available for $100. Tickets can be purchased by
Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County's Blue Bash Gala Returns in 2023
It’s time to break out the navy, aqua, cerulean, cyan, cobalt and royal blue! Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) invites the community to attend its second annual Blue Bash gala on Friday, November 10. Blue Bash will once again take place in the Fremont Ballroom at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in Michigan City. BGCLPC’s 2023 Blue Bash will feature a buffet dinner, cash bar and entertainment by Emcee David Greer in partnership with DJ Wesley Scully, aka DJ Nighttrain. Attendees are encouraged
Northwest Medical Group Welcomes New Cardiologist to La Porte
La Porte, IN – Northwest Health welcomes interventional cardiologist, Setri Fugar, MD, to Northwest Medical Group. Dr. Fugar will be seeing patients in the medical offices adjacent to Northwest Health – La Porte Hospital at 1331 State St. in La Porte and in the new medical office building in Knox located at 402 West Culver Road. Dr. Fugar completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a residency in internal medicine at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook
LCSO to Present 18th Annual Hoosier Star Concert on September 9
This beloved annual event will feature 10 youth finalists and 10 adult finalists, all vying for title of Hoosier Star 2023! La Porte, IN - The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will perform its Annual Hoosier Star concert and vocal competition, now in its 18th year, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Tickets can be purchased online here for $25 for adults and $10 for children. A Live Stream option is also available for $15. 10
Lubeznik's Fall Classes and Workshops Now Open for Registration
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Registration is now open for fall classes and workshops for children, teens and adults at Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA). LCA's fall 2023 education lineup includes a wide variety of engaging classes for every age and skill level:Mixed Media I & IIContemporary Art: HomeAbstract Painting I & II Sandcastle WritersTheater This fall, LCA is offering three new classes:Architectural Drawing Ballroom DanceCharacter Design Two crocheting workshops are also being offered:Crochet I: The Eyes
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RTS Totes to be Picked Up this Coming Month
La PORTE, IN (Aug. 29, 2023) – Residents with RTS trash totes will finally be rid of them by the end of next month, according to Mayor Tom Dermody.On Saturday, Sept. 23, the City, along with third-party contractor LakeShore Recycling, will collect the totes from residents throughout the city. Dermody said this retrieval is long overdue.“Since the day our administration took office, RTS has been nothing short of impossible to do business with,” Dermody said. “We’ve tried for months to contact them and work
Northwest Health to Present September HealthyU Event Don't Let Asthma Take Your Breath Away
La Porte, IN – Did you know that approximately 1 in 13 Americans have asthma?* And that asthma is the leading chronic disease in children? Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. During an asthma attack, symptoms get much worse. These attacks can build gradually or come on fast, and even be life-threatening. To learn the importance of keeping your asthma under control, join Board-Certified Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist, Marvi Bikak, MD,
The 29th Door Village Harvest Festival
The 29th Door Village Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 and Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, in historic Door Village. There is No Admission charge to attend the festival, however Parking is $3.00 per vehicle and any Donations will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the Scipio Township Park. Saturday morning will have a patriotic opening ceremony at 8:30 and the annual
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
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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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