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PrancerPalooza to Offer Holiday Fun for Everyone
La PORTE, IN (Nov. 22, 2024) – The 35th Anniversary PrancerPalooza event promises to be a great source of holiday fun for the whole family, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.The regional planning committee for the event announced earlier this week that due to a professional commitment, Sam Elliott is no longer able to attend the 35th anniversary PrancerPalooza. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said while disappointed by this announcement, the event will still be a special celebration for lovers of the
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Celebrating 35 Years of Prancer: A Holiday Classic Returns Home
La Porte, IN, and Three Oaks, MI— Dubbed “PrancerPalooza,” fans of the classic holiday film Prancer are invited to celebrate its 35th anniversary, with a series of special screenings and festive events in Three Oaks, Michigan, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and La Porte, Indiana, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Prancer, filmed on location in La Porte and Three Oaks, will be celebrated with screenings and activities that honor the film’s legacy. Director John Hancock, cast members, and the local community
Bella Largo Senior Living Breaks Ground on 39 North Development
Bella Largo Senior Living, located in La Porte, Indiana, is set to be the first regional senior health care facility specifically designed to be resistant to COVID and other airborne viruses. Situated in the Hi-Point business park near Exit 49 of Interstate I-90, this single-story, lakefront assisted living and memory care facility will span 48,000 square feet and feature 63 units. The project is expected to open in early 2026. Developed by John English, the facility's design emphasizes resident safety,
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PrancerPalooza to Bring Sam Elliott, Cast Members to Civic Auditorium
La PORTE, IN (Oct. 28, 2024) – The City of La Porte will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie Prancer with the film’s biggest stars, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.Actor Sam Elliott, Director John Hancock and other members of the cast will pay homage to the 1989 Christmas classic – which was filmed in La Porte – on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The event will feature a screening of the film, as well as a Q&A Session with the stars. Dermody said lovers of the film are not
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Mayor Tom Dermody Announces New Development Along 39 North
La Porte, IN – Mayor Dermody in partnership with IST Distribution, announced plans for a $24 million capital investment to build and equip an 81,000 sq. ft. plastic pellet distribution facility along 39 North at 2321 Progress Drive. IST Distribution will utilize the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad spur to bring in bulk plastic pellets for distribution to customers across the United States. The company plans to employ 12 new full-time employees making an average wage of $34.00/hour. According
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La Porte to Begin Servicing 39 North Following Successful Annexation
La Porte, IN (Mar. 25, 2024) - Residents and business owners of 39 North can expect to see City service vehicles in and around the neighborhood very soon, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. The city's annexation of the 39 North Conservancy District took effect on Monday, March 11, 2024, following several years of studies and negotiations. Per state statute, the City has one year from the effective date to provide non-capital services. However, Dermody said services such as police and fire coverage,
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New York Blower Announces Investment in New Office Building and Greenspace
La Porte, IN – New York Blower today announced plans for a $5,000,000 capital investment in a new office building and greenspace at their current location at 171 Factory Street. New York Blower opened in Chicago as a humble sheet-metal shop in 1889 and opened their first plant in La Porte in 1919. Since then, the La Porte facilities have expanded over nine times. Currently consisting of three plants and over 205 employees, it is the central location for manufacturing, engineering, and quality. According
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City of La Porte Announces Plans for $12M Residential Development
La PORTE, IN (December 4th, 2023) – The City of La Porte in conjunction with residential developer Park Street Community, LLC, today announced plans for a $12 million capital investment in townhomes and single-family homes on the City’s east side. Based out of Indiana, Park Street Community LLC will develop 34 acres adjacent to the Thomas Rose Industrial Park that were recently annexed into the city limits of La Porte. Park Street Community LLC plans to build 118 townhomes and 19 single family homes on the
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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
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
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
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
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
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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