Press Releases
Thursday, July 02, 2026
La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Departure of Erik Nelson to Regional Leadership Role
La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) today announced that Erik Nelson, Business Development Manager, will be leaving the organization to accept the position of Operations Director at the Northwest Indiana Forum. During his tenure at LEAP, Erik has been a valued member of the team, leading the work of the Workforce Task Force, working directly with the La Porte Community School Corporation to connect graduating seniors with local jobs, and coordinating key projects in the City
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

