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Volume 5 Issue 3 Summer 2005 the Magazine of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce The Magazine of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Volume 5 Issue 3 Summer 2005 contents 5 Building a Better Business Making the Connections for Success 5 10 14 21 Building a Better Business:Making the Connections for Success The City Council Connection 2005 Community Business Spotlight Businesses, large and small, face many of the same challenges. Businesses looking to move to a community, Improvement Awards They all need to know what resources are available, who makes or grow within a community, often look to Pride and Growth in them available, and the steps involved with putting those resources the local government for help. In Valparaiso, Valparaiso. to work for them. Our cover helps them make those critical they look to the City Council. business connections. SECTIONS: Calendar of Events 4,19 | New Chamber Members 20 Around Town 23 |Word on the Street 24 SUMMER 2005 From the Chairman A publication of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce 162 W.Lincolnway The sun is shining warm and bright, blooming flowers create a charismatic landscape, Valparaiso,IN 46383 community parks are filled with amusement, ripe fruit and vegetables offer a delightful Phone:(219) 462-1105 Fax:(219) 462-5710 farmer’s market in courthouse square and festivals “pop up” everywhere. Summer’s arrival [email protected] generates an abundance of activity throughout Valparaiso. The Valpo Chamber “Indiana’s http://www.valparaisochamber.org Chamber of the Year” is no exception. Our summer is eventFULL! GreaterValparaiso Chamber of Commerce Forty-one volunteers participated in our “Member Thank You Blitz,” on Thursday, June 2nd Deb Butterfield,President and together we delivered over 950 NEW Member Directory and Community Resource Guides Amy Page,Vice President,Member Services throughout Valparaiso, Merrillville and Chesterton. It was a day to connect to our members and Ashli Bowen,Marketing & Communications Specialist extend a thank you for their support in helping us attain “Indiana Chamber of the Year.” Julie Gaskell,Administrative Assistant On June 27th our annual FunDay (Buen Dia) golf outing was in full swing at The Course at Aberdeen. Two- Tina St.Aubin,Special Events Coordinator hundred golfers hit the fairways for a day of spectacular golf, lively contests, scrumptious food and enjoyable Danielle Oeding,Advertising and Membership Sales networking. A special thanks goes out to our major sponsors Centier Bank, NIPSCO, Griegers Chrysler, Jeep and Renee Egan,Bookkeeper Dodge, Comcast, First National Bank, North Coast Distributing and Porter-Starke Services, our 36 hole sponsors and Debbie Pulley,Support Staff 50 volunteers who helped make the outing a memorable Buen Dia! Valparaiso Magazine The City of Valparaiso, the Porter County Builders Association and Valpo Chamber will hold our annual Publisher: The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Community Improvement Awards luncheon, sponsored by the Times on July 12th at Strongbow Inn. Eight recipients Design and Production: R SIRKO Design will receive a 2005 Community Improvement Award for their commitment and investment in Valparaiso. Join us in Feature Photos: Aran Kessler Photo Imaging recognizing these local businesses whose building projects have enhanced the community. A list of the recipients and Editor: R SIRKO Design more information about the award can be found on pages 14 and 15. Printing: Home Mountain Publishing,Inc. Valparaiso’s largest and only rooftop rendezvous is back and the entire community is invited (must be 21)! I am Mailing: Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service thrilled to announce the 4th annual LuWow, sponsored by NIPSCO will be held Friday, August 5th on the rooftop of the Porter County Parking Garage from 7-11:00 p.m. This year’s theme Cheeseburgers in Vale of Paradise will be just that, grilled cheeseburgers with a buffet paradise of condiments, sides and desserts, tropical drinks, colorful leis; tiki torches and music by the Middle of the Road Band. It’s the perfect event to summer’s end. Purchase your tickets today VALPARAISO MAGAZINE is published quarterly by at the Chamber office. the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, As summer concludes and fall gets underway, the annual Chamber Network Night provides an exceptional P.O. Box 330, Valparaiso, IN 46384-0330. To submit opportunity for businesses throughout Porter County to showcase what they have to offer and make connections with “Calendar of Events” or “Around Town” entries, call key decision-makers. The Expo will be held on Thursday, October 27th at the Porter County Expo Center from 3:00- (219) 462-1105 or send to: 7:00 p.m and Business After Hours from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Booth space and sponsorships are open to chamber members [email protected], Attn: Editor. and non-members. Contact the Chamber for more information. For advertising inquiries, call 462-1105 or fax to: In addition to all of our special events, we encourage you to participate in our regularly scheduled Chamber (219) 462-5710, Attn: Magazine Ad Sales. events which connect you with like-minded professionals, relate to your interests and empower your business to grow. VALPARAISO MAGAZINE circulates 16,500 copies All events are listed in the calendar beginning on page 4 and on our web site www.valparaisochamber.org. per issue by direct mail to all businesses, and, on a rotating basis, to most households in the 46383, Have a safe and spectacular summer! 46384 and 46385 zip codes. Subscriptions may be Mike Bucko purchased at an annual rate of $12, for those outside Chair, Valpo Chamber our regular circulation. 3 From the President Calendar of Events We are mid-year 2005 and officially welcomed our new economic development partner, Charles McGill, who was recently named the City of Valparaiso’s Economic Development Director by Mayor Costas (see page 17). With Charlie’s addition to the team we add a dimension that few economic development programs have available. July 9-10,15 – 17,21 - 23 July 21 His background – literally his heritage – in business and industry and “WhenWeWere Alive” Valpo Chamber Business his passion for Valparaiso and its future will take our efforts to yet Chicago Street Theatre After Hours another level. We are excited about the opportunities for the future. 154 W. Chicago St. MacLennan & Bain Insurance This issue of the magazine explores the importance of partnerships that the July 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 - 214 Aberdeen Dr. VEDC and the City have developed that help us strengthen and leverage our efforts. 8:00 pm; July 17 – 2:30 pm 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Key among them is the invaluable support we receive from our City and County officials in creating and maintaining an environment that is business-friendly and 464-1636 464-0100 proactive. Our partners in these key elected positions take the time to understand the challenges that our local businesses face and work with us to seek solutions and offer July 12 July 21 - 30 opportunities for them to compete in the global economy. In 2004 alone, City and Valpo Chamber Porter County Fair County officials helped 8 businesses create more than 400 non-service/non-retail jobs Community Improvement Porter County Expo Center & and invest nearly $30 million in upgrading facilities and purchasing equipment to Awards Luncheon Fairgrounds keep them at a competitive level. This understanding and support is critical and we are Strongbow Inn 7:30 am – 12:00 midnight appreciative that we are able to have regular dialogue with these officials. Noon – 1:00 pm 464-0133 As summer winds down, we continue to pursue our strategic initiatives of the year 462-1105 and are working diligently to move our Certified Technology Park and incubator project forward in early fall. Continuing to explore the realm of opportunity that exists with July 24 emerging technology oriented companies will set a course for our future to develop new, July 15 3rd Annual Creekside high paying job opportunities and investment. We hope to report our specific progress in Concerts in Nature: Classic Golf Outing this area in our next issue. Music Under the Stars Creekside Golf Course The positive momentum continues at all levels with the establishment of and Taltree Arboretum & Gardens 2355 Clifford Rd funding for the Regional Development Authority and Valparaiso looks forward to great 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso 1:00 pm progress locally and regionally as a result. Exciting times are ahead and we will do our best 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 531-7888 to work responsibly for the betterment of our great community. 462-0025 July 27 Deb Butterfield July 16 Concert in the Park President Valpo Chamber and Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation Artistic Splendor! “Valpo Middle Schools Band” Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Porter Co. Courthouse Lawn 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 462-5144 462-0025 August 3 July 16 A.M.Valpo Saturday in the Park Chocolate Café – South Bend South Shore Brass Band Chocolate Factory Coffee Creek Amphitheater 57 Franklin St.– Downtown 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Valparaiso (219) 395-5300 7:00 – 8:00 am 462-1105 July 16-17,22-24,30-31 “Children of Eden” August 3 Memorial Opera House Concert in the Park Fri. & Sat. – 8:00 pm “South Shore Brass Quintet” Sun. – 2:00 pm Butterfield Pavilion 548-9137 8:00 pm 462-5144 July 17 Concerts in Nature August 5 Sunday Sounds Valpo Chamber’s Lu-WOW! Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Porter County Parking 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso Garage - Rooftop 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Indiana Ave. 462-0025 7:00 - 11:00 pm 462-1105 July 20 Concert in the Park August 6 - 7 “Valparaiso Community/ Chesterton Art Fair University Concert Band” Hawthorne Park 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Butterfield Pavilion (219) 926-4711 8:00 pm 462-5144 4 continued on page 19 Lucas Zorick,CNC Setup/Operator usesTask ForceTips' CNC machine to craft a finished product to meet the rigorous demands of firefighters worldwide.
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