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From beautiful neighborhoods and sprawling parks to top- rated schools and a thriving economy, Valparaiso is an A PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ideal place to live, play, 162 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-462-1105 learn and work. [email protected] www.valpochamber.org

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Getting expert care for illnesses, bumps and bruises is more convenient than ever. No appointment needed even on evenings and weekends! Just walk in, get treated, and be on your way! In addition to Immediate Care, these centers offer physician practices and other services.

Immediate Care locations serving Valparaiso.

Valparaiso Health Center of St. Mary Medical Center 3800 St. Mary Dr., Valparaiso Immediate Care Hours: M-Sun: 8 am – 8 pm Immediate Care: 219-286-3707 Scheduling Outpatient Tests: 219-947-6436

South Valpo Immediate Care 1451 W. Morthland Dr., Valparaiso Immediate Care Hours: M-F: 8 am – 8 pm Sat: 8 am - 5 pm Immediate Care: 219-286-3880

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LOCATION Valparaiso is an easy drive to many midwestern hubs of industry, business and culture. • Less than one hour to Chicago • 4 hours to Detroit • 2 hours to Indianapolis & Milwaukee • 5 hours Cleveland & St. Louis

HIGHWAYS (distance from Valparaiso) Interstates US State • I-94 – 14 miles • US Hwy 30 – 0 miles • IN 49 – 0 miles • I-80/90 – 12 miles • US Hwy 6 – 7 miles • IN 2 – 0 miles • I-65 – 13 miles • IN 130 – 0 miles

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Porter County Regional Airport O’Hare International, Chicago (ORD) 75 miles (219) 462-6508 Midway, Chicago (MDW) 50 miles • Runways: 2 • East/West Runway 09/27 7000’ X 150’ Michiana Regional, South Bend (SBN) 50 miles • North/South Runway 18/36 4000’ x 75’ • Charter service available Gary/Chicago Regional, Gary (GRY) 25 miles

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD): operates the South Shore interurban train line between South Bend, IN and Chicago, IL. www.nictd.com (219) 926-5744 33 East US Highway 12, Chesterton, 46304

V-Line Public Transit Service: routes to popular destinations around Valparaiso, the Valparaiso University campus, and a Valparaiso- NICTD route that gets commuters to and from the South Shore Line. www.valpo.us click Department >Valparaiso Transportation >V-Line (219) 476-9393.

The ChicaGo-Dash: provides weekday express bus service between Valparaiso and downtown Chicago. www.chicagodash.com (877) 746-3274

Coach USA: operates a coach charter business with Airport Supersaver service between Valparaiso and Midway/O’Hare airports. www.coachusa.com (219) 884-0054

above & beyond 7 IMPORTANToh! INFORMATION

HERE IS SOME INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU Midwest Telecom TELEVISION/CABLE FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN AND AROUND THE CITY. of America All national networks are (219) 650-5555 available through AUTOMOBILE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE www.pickmta.com Chicago affiliates. REGISTRATION/ 2700 Valparaiso Street NITCO Comcast DRIVER’S LICENSE 460 W Lincolnway (219) 996-2981 www.xfinity.com 1361 Morthland Dr. (219) 462-2189 www.nitco.com Lakeshore Public Television Suites G & H for local assistance (219) 462-4814 (PBS) – Channel 56 (800) 275-8777 for general LOCAL NEWSPAPERS www.in.gov/bmv (800) 694-5253 postal information. Post-Tribune This office will also direct you www.lakeshoreptv.com (800) 753-5533 to emission testing sites. GAS/ELECTRIC www.post-trib.com SERVICES TRASH REMOVAL/ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Northern Indiana Public The Chronicle RECYCLING 162 W Lincolnway Service Company (NIPSCO) (219) 462-1488 Valparaiso Public Works Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm (800) 464-7726 www.thechroniclenwi.com Within City Limits (219) 462-1105 www.nipsco.com (219) 462-4612 www.valpochamber.org The Times Download our mobile app Some residents outside (219) 462-5151 city limits receive gas www.nwi.com VOTER CITY HALL & electric service from REGISTRATION 166 W. Lincolnway Kankakee Valley REMC RADIO Porter County (219) 462-1161 (800) 552-2622 Adams Radio Group Government Center www.valpo.us www.kvremc.com WAKE-AM 1500, WLJE-FM 155 Indiana Ave. 105.5, WZVN-FM 107, WXRD- (219) 465-3484 PORTER COUNTY INTERNET/TELEPHONE FM 103.9 www.porterco.org PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM Comcast (219) 462-0524 (219) 210-9990 Valparaiso University WATER WVUR-FM 95.1 www.pcpls.org www.comcast.com Valparaiso City Utilities Frontier Communications Local News/Talk Radio 205 Billings St. (877) 462-8188 WIMS-AM 1420 (219) 462-6174 www.frontier.com Neighborhood Broadcasting www.valparaisoutilities.org WVLP-FM 98.3 8 ValpOh! \ Important Information General Insurance Services is an independent insurance agency serving NWI for over 80 years

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10 ValpOh! \ above & beyond BUSINESS & Looking for work in oh! Valparaiso? A great start WORKFORCE is some of the businesses Starting a new business, relocating an existing one, or have and organizations below. business related questions? Contact one of the following Their focus is finding the organizations for assistance. right people for the right jobs. From manufacturing Indiana Small Business Valparaiso Economic Development Center Development Organization to clerical work, there are (219) 644-3513 (219) 462-1105 options for everyone here www.isbdc.org/northwest-isbdc www.valpoedc.com in Valparaiso. SCORE (219) 462-1105 www.northwestindiana.score.org Center of Workforce Innovations 2804 Boilermaker Ct, Ste E The city of Valparaiso does not (219) 462-2940 require a business license within www.innovativeworkforce.com the city limits.

Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. 3516 N Calumet Ave A list of major (219) 462-7894 industries in www.elwoodstaffing.com Porter County Express Employment can be obtained Professionals by visiting 332 W US Hwy 30, Ste C www.valpoedc.com (219) 465-4868 www.expresspros.com

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Business & Workforce 11 Valparaiso is the 12th most educated population in the state

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Valparaiso provides excellence in education at every level. Residents enjoy a quality education from four public school systems, More than 93% 37.3% of residents of three private schools, a vocational 93% Valparaiso hold and technical center, a special high school diplomas, with education center, as well as four 37.3% having graduated from colleges and universities within source: livability.com college and 13% driving distance. This information completing a will help you navigate the various postgraduate 13% degree program. options Valparaiso has to offer in education.

12 ValpOh! \ Education PRIVATE SCHOOLS Immanuel Lutheran School (PreK-8) (219) 462-8207 www.immanuelvalpo.org

Saint Paul Catholic School (PreK-8) (219) 462-3374 www.stpaulvalpo.org

Victory Christian Academy (PreK-12) (219) 548-8803 www.vcacademy.info

VOCATIONAL/ TECHNICAL Porter County Educational Services Division of Career and Technical Education (219) 531-3170 www.pccte.org SPECIAL EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Porter County Educational Services Valparaiso Community Special Education Division Schools (219) 464-9607 (219) 531-3000 www.valpo.k12.in.us COLLEGES & East Porter County UNIVERSITIES School Corporation (219) 766-2214 Indiana University NW www.epcsc.k12.in.us (Gary) (219) 980-6769 Union Township www.iun.edu School Corporation (219) 759-2351 Ivy Tech www.union.k12.in.us Community College (888) 489-5463 Porter Township www.ivytech.edu School Corporation (219) 477-4933 Purdue University www.ptsc.k12.in.us Northwest (Westville) (219) 785-5200 www.pnw.edu

Valparaiso University (219) 464-5000 www.valpo.edu above & beyond 13

Quality education based in Christian values, emphasizing service to others. Saint Paul Catholic School 1755 West Harrison Boulevard Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 www.stpaulvalpo.org

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above & beyond 15 HOME & REAL ESTATEoh!

Valparaiso is an exceptional place to live. Whether you are looking for an historic home, a newly constructed house, or a popular downtown apartment, you will find a variety of options here.

Be sure to check out $ the resources on this page to assist you in your Median Median Median housing search. Rent Home Price Property Tax $844 $165,200 $1,380 source: livability.com

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The Valpo Chamber can also supply you with a printed map of the city to help in choosing the location of your next home. (219) 462-1105

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Relaxing in one of Valparaiso’s 14 city parks is a great way to spend some quality time. From bike paths to an amphitheater to basketball courts and ice skating rinks, you can always find a new experience. Information on this page will help you find not only city parks, but county parks, golf courses, and the Indiana National Lakeshore.

A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL PARK PLAZA CAN BE FOUND AT www.valpoparks.org

20 ValpOh! \ Parks GOLF COURSES

Course at Aberdeen, The Robbinhust Golf Course (public) & Driving Range (219) 462-5050 (public) www.golfataberdeen.com (219) 762-9711

Creekside Golf Course Sandcreek & Training Center Country Club (public) (private) (219) 531-7888 (219) 395-5200 www.creeksidegolfcourse.com www.sandcreek.com

Forest Park Municipal Golf Course Valparaiso Country Club (public) (private) (219) 531-7888 (219) 462-3812 www.forestparkgolfcourse.com www.valparaisocountryclub.com

Mink Lake Golf Course & Park (public) (219) 462-2585

Taltree Arboretum Indiana Dunes & Gardens National Lakeshore (219) 462-0025 23.54 sq mi of sandy The mission of the www.taltree.org beaches and trails through Valparaiso Department dunes, marshland, and of Parks and Recreation pine forests. is to be a leading partner Valparaiso Department of www.dunesnationalpark.org in preserving, developing, Parks and Recreation and promoting Valparaiso’s System of 14 city parks unique quality of life. (219) 462-5144 Indiana Dunes Tourism www.valpoparks.org Offers activity guides which Samardzija Field at Tower Park include outdoor adventures, Opening 2018 birding, biking, camping, and Porter County more. Parks & Recreation www.indianadunes.com (219) 465-3586 (219) 926-2255 www.portercountyparks.org

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above & beyond 21 ARTS & MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Brauer Art Museum at VU Center for the Arts ENTERTAINMENToh! 1709 Chapel Dr (219) 464-5365 www.valpo.edu/artmuseum Getting out and about to have some fun is easy in Valparaiso. Several arts organizations call Valparaiso home. Porter County Museum 153 S Franklin St Live theater and music as well as art galleries are plentiful, (219) 465-3595 including many options on Valparaiso University’s campus. www.pocomuse.org

Your life will be enriched by art here in Valparaiso. Task Force Tips Fire Museum of Valparaiso 3701 Innovation Way LIVE THEATRE MOVIE THEATRES NWI Symphony Orchestra (219) 462-6161 Chicago Street Theatre 49’er Drive In Theatre (NISO) www.tft.com 154 W Chicago St 675 N Calumet Ave (219) 836-0525 (219) 464-1636 (219) 462-6122 www.nisoorchestra.org Valpo Art House & Gallery www.chicagostreet.org www.49erdrivein.com 404 Lincolnway South Shore Chamber (219) 242-8143 Memorial Opera House Cinemark at Valparaiso Orchestra www.valpoarthouse.com 104 Indiana Ave 700 Porter’s Vale Blvd (219) 464-7816 (219) 548-9137 (219) 464-0260 www.southshoreorchestra.net The Village Gallery www.memorialoperahouse.com www.cinemark.com 3303 Pines Village Cir Valparaiso University (219) 465-1591 Valparaiso University Portage 16 IMAX Center for the Arts www.pinesvillage.org Center for the Arts 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage, 1709 Chapel Dr 1709 Chapel Dr 46368 (219) 464-5162 (219) 464-5162 (219) 764-2550 www.valpo.edu/vuca www.valpo.edu/vuca www.GQTI.com Valparaiso University MUSIC Orchestra, Band, and Jazz Front Porch Music Ensembles 505 Lincolnway (219) 464-5454 (219) 464-4700 www.valpo.edu/music www.frontporchmusic.com

22 ValpOh! \ Arts & Entertainment In addition to the arts, Valparaiso offers a wide variety of other entertainment options including Presenting the best in

Inman’s Bowling & Recreation Center, Zao Island, THE VILLAGE local and regional art. Hot Shop Valpo, Valpo Velocity Bikes, and escape Gallery New exhibits every six weeks. rooms. Just a short drive from Valparaiso, you can Art exhibits Free and open to the public. enjoy Washington Park Zoo, County Line Orchard, as well as the Indiana Dunes State Park and Amy Page, Gallery Coordinator National Lakeshore. 3303 Pines Village Circle Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 465-1591 www.pinesvillage.org

For more info on the Indiana Dunes, visit www.indianadunes.com

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EDUCATION | EVENTS | FESTIVALS Experience The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC) World Cultural Festival with music, dance and food from around the world. Learn about a different culture every month at Fourth Fridays. Support families in the developing world top notch marketing through our Fair Trade Bazaars. and graphic design — budget friendly pricing

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Have you ever been to a Popcorn Festival Porter County Fair Popcorn Festival? Enjoyed an Scheduled annually on the Late July first Saturday after Labor Day, Porter County Expo Center outdoor movie in the park? the Popcorn Festival is an 215 E Division Rd These are just two of the special all-day event held in downtown (219) 464-0133 Valparaiso. Arts & crafts booths, www.portercofair.org events that happen in Valparaiso food booths, kids’ games, the yearly. New events are always five-mile Popcorn Panic, and Valpo Chamber the “Popcorn Parade.” 162 W Lincolnway popping, so make sure you (219) 462-1105 use the information on Indiana Dunes Tourism www.valparaisochamber.org 1215 State Rd 49, Porter, 46304 this page to keep up (800) 283-8687 Valpo Parks with all the fun! www.indianadunes.com (Central Park Plaza) 3210 N Campbell St Porter County (219) 462-5144 Expo Center www.valpoparks.org 215 E Division Rd (219) 464-0133 Valparaiso Events www.porterco.org 150 Lincolnway, Ste 1006 (219) 464-8332 www.valparaisoevents.com

VIC International Festival 309 E Lincolnway (219) 464-1122 www.valpovic.org

The City of Valparaiso and Valparaiso Events host several community events throughout the year. For a complete list, visit www.valparaisoevents.com

Special Events 25 oh!DINING & RETAIL

If you are looking for a fine dining Valparaiso’s downtown district has, experience or just a bite to eat, Valparaiso over the past ten years especially, has many culinary earned a reputation choices. Local as a fine-dining options include destination in the gourmet burgers, region. New and brick oven pizzas, exciting restaurant sushi, fine steaks, options are always in seafood, and even abundance. Valparaiso authentic Spanish also offers a wide cuisine. Dining in variety of nationally

To find out more about the dining options Valparaiso has to offer, visit our website at www.valpochamber.org and search for restaurants.

26 ValpOh! \ Retail & Dining known restaurants. Shopping! Valparaiso is home to many locally owned small businesses, from antique stores to thrifts to specialty boutiques. Friendly shopkeepers invite you to come in and browse their selections.

Along the walkable streets surrounding downtown Valpo’s picturesque square, visitors and residents will find shops offering products like jewelry, clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more. Need a break from shopping? Grab a coffee or enjoy a scoop or two of ice cream and have a seat under the pavilion in Central Park Plaza. Within just a few minutes drive of downtown are dozens of other shops catering to just about every style and need.

Several recognizable national chain stores are also located in Valparaiso which suitably supply all of the community’s household, electronics, grocery, automotive, and home improvement needs. Other retail businesses may be found in several shopping centers in the surrounding area. Many are conveniently located along La Porte Ave, Silhavy Rd, and US 30.

above & beyond 27 oh!HEALTHCARE

Staying healthy is so important. Valparaiso offers top-rated healthcare, including a 301-bed hospital and several immediate care centers and medical facilities.

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81% of Valparaiso’s adult residents are non-smokers; 69% are at a healthy weight and 87% have health insurance source: livability.com

Porter Regional Hospital is a 301-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility features all private patient rooms, advanced imaging equipment and new medical and communication technology. Comprehensive services include inpatient, outpatient and emergency care; medical and surgical services, including the da Vinci robot-assisted surgery; diagnostic imaging; and rehabilitation. 85 E US Hwy 6 (219) 983-8300 www.porterhealth.com

St. Mary Medical Valparaiso Health Center includes an immediate care center with no appointments necessary where walk-in patients are welcome. The Community Care Network includes physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, neurology, weight loss and bariatric medicine, integrative medicine and more. Diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, x-ray, 3-D mammography, and ultrasound services are also available. St. Mary Medical also provides laboratory services, outpatient rehabilitation, and physical therapy. 3800 St. Mary Dr (219) 286-3700 www.comhs.org/stmary/valpo.asp

28 ValpOh! \ Healthcare In addition to excellent hospitals and physicians, Valparaiso boasts several top-quality assisted living facilities, nursing homes, memory care units, and 55+ silver communities. Check www.valpochamber.org for a current list.

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