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Lakeshore Chamber Annual Dinner – General Membership Luncheon Saturday, February 21, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015 11:30am - Networking; 12:00 pm - Lunch

Speaker: Mayor Anthony Copeland City of East

Location: Ameristar East Chicago 777 Ameristar Blvd East Chicago, IN 46312

Topic: “East Chicago– 2015

Cost: $20.00 Reservations are required. Please call the Lakeshore Chamber Office at 219-931-1000.

Please RSVP by Monday, March 23, 2015

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Dixon’s Florist Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

First Merchants Bank Shared Ethics Advisory Commission Presents Ethics Summit First Midwest Bank Shared Ethics Advisory Commission proudly Franciscan St. Margaret Health presents Ethics Summit on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 8:00 am– 11:30 am at Avalon Manor, Merrillville, Hammond Machine Works, Inc.

IN. The keynote speaker will be Honorable Robert D. Hutton & Hutton, Architects & Engineers Rucker, Justice, Indiana Supreme Court. Summit Partners include One Region, NIRPC, Lake County Advancement IVY TECH Community College of Indiana Committee. There is no charge but reservations are

Miss Print required. Please RSVP by Friday, March 6, 2015 by calling (219) 836-6900 or e-mail [email protected] Public Service Company Horseshoe Hammond Provides Literacy Kits Health Centers On Tuesday, March 17th, a group of employees Peoples Bank SB from Horseshoe Casino in Hammond helped create and assemble literacy kits to be passed out to students in the The TIMES School City of Hammond. These literacy kits are part of the Lake Area United Way’s new United We Read Thank you to everyone who supported our initiative aimed to help get children hooked on reading at Lakeshore Chamber Annual Dinner that was an early stage to help improve grades and the likelihood held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 inside The Venue, the students stay in school as they get older. The kits Horseshoe Casino include both in class and take home projects, a reading Special Thank you to our Sponsors! aid (a puppet ) and a copy of the book that was read in (Listed above) class. Congratulations! LAND ~ LAKES ~ LEADERSHIP Page 1 of 3

Lakeshore Views Calendar of Events February 24, 2015 Additional information can be viewed on our website at www.lakeshorechamber.com

FEBRUARY 28 Lost Marsh Bridal Show 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm, Lost Marsh, 1001 129th Street, Hammond, IN 46320. Come enjoy complimentary champagne toast and appetizers, and bridal show booking discounts, vendors, coordinators, and more. To RSVP by February 20th and for more info, please call (219) 228–2526.

FEBRUARY 28 Horseshoe Casino Hosts 2nd Annual Brews at the Shoe 4:00 pm–8:00pm; Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320. An event designed for beer lovers of all palettes, our 2nd annual Brews at the Shoe has something for everyone. From light to dark, pilsners to stouts, ciders to IPA’s, come sample over 150 beers from 30+ vendors. Visit www.horseshoehammond.com for more details.

MARCH 5 First Financial Bank Hosts Credit Seminar 6:00 pm; First Financial Bank, 2705 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323. Join First Financial Bank for a free credit seminar on how to rebuild your credit, how to manage credit you already have, and to hear Guest Speakers. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Stacey Williams at (219) 228-2331 by March 2, 2015

MARCH 5 City of Hammond Hosts Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Breakfast & Fair 8:00 am; Dynasty Banquets, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46327. Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities invite you to attend the Annual Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair. For complimentary tickets, please call (219) 853-6508, ext. 8.

MARCH 7 Peoples Bank SB Hosts Free Ownership Workshop 9:00 am– 5:00 pm; Gary YMCA, 150 W. 15th Avenue, Gary IN 46407. Attend this free workshop, presented by a HUD (Housing and Urban Development) approved specialist and become eligible for grant money! For more information, or to reserve your seat for the workshop, contact them at (219) 853-7500 by March 1. Space is limited.

MARCH 19 Small Business Referral Luncheon 12:00 pm; Location: TBD; Speaker: TBD. Please stay tuned for more information.

Did you know that you can advertise for ribbon cuttings, business after hours, grand openings, meet & greet celebrations, and special business events and activities on the “Lakeshore Views”? For more information, please call (219) 931-1000! We look forward to your event!

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Thursday, March 26, 2015

11:30 am - Networking 12:00 pm - Lunch

Speaker: Mayor Anthony Copeland Topic: “East Chicago 2015”

Ameristar Casino East Chicago 777 Ameristar Blvd East Chicago, IN 46312

Cost: $20.00

Reservations are required.

Please call the Lakeshore Chamber Office at 219-931-1000.

Please RSVP by March 23, 2015

Please note that you can prepay over the phone with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.