February 4, 2010
Seats are filling up fast for the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 20 at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa! The deadline has been extended to February 12! This is the premier Chamber event of the year. Registration is at 6 pm followed by dinner, dancing with entertainment by Jimmie J & the Hard Drive and Silent Auction! Platinum Sponsorship is $1000 and includes a table of eight, corporate logo featured prominently at event, recognition in Chamber Connections. Gold Sponsorship is $600 and includes four seats at a table, name listing at event and recognition in Chamber Connections. Single seats are $75 and $150 per couple. Hotel accommodations may be reserved by calling 888-879-7711. RSVP by February 12.
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The City of Michigan City is hosting an informational meeting on the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant activities on Wednesday, February 10 at the HOPE Building, 222 McClelland St. beginning at 6:30 pm. All Westside residents are encouraged to attend. This meeting will inform residents of projects and possible employment opportunities.
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets is having a Presidents’ Day Sale on Friday, February 12 – Monday, February 15. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices! Lighthouse Place is home to120 stores of the finest brands for fashion, sportswear, accessories, kids, teens, jewelry, and gifts! For more information call 879-6506 or visit at www.premiumoutlets.com/lighthouseplace.
Hicks Chiropractic Health Center his hosting, Have a Heart, Save a Heart from February 8 – 19 to help fight and prevent heart disease. A $20 donation will support the American Heart Association and you will receive a consultation, exam and up to 2 x-rays. Call 879-2177 for more information.
Carlson’s Drive-In will be opening for the season on Thursday, February 4. One of the last remaining drive-ins in Indiana, Carlson's has been a landmark in Michigan City for more than half a century. Still serving great hot dogs, on-site homemade root beer, freshly peeled and cut onions and the guarded secret recipes for the homemade chili and BBQ pork.
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Time is running out to donate for the Chamber’s Silent Auction! This is a great way to meet potential new clients and get your company’s name out there! The Annual Meeting is the Chamber’s largest non-dues fundraiser of the year and the Silent Auction is very important to its success. If you haven’t been contacted and would like to donate, just email Andrea at afalbo@mcachamber.com or by calling the Chamber office.
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Show your co-workers and clients your appreciation with Leadership LaPorte County’s Valentine’s Day Cookie Sale. 24 cookies for $20. A festive plate of sugar cookies will be beautifully packaged and delivered on Friday, February 12 to your choice of recipients. Call 325-8223 to place your order or email events@leadershiplaportecounty.com.
First Trust Credit Union employees are raising funds for the American Red Cross International Relief Fund to aide in the rescue efforts in Haiti. The La Porte, Michigan City, Valparaiso, Wheatfield and
Rensselaer branches are hosting a bake sale on Thursday, February 4 and Friday, February 5 during regular business hours. First Trust Credit Union encourages others in the community to join their efforts, or create their own fund raising initiative, to help those in Haiti. To make a donation, stop in the Michigan City office at 950 E. U.S. Highway 20. For more information call 800-276-6161.
Women In Leadership is hosting a luncheon on Tuesday, February 16 at 11:30 am at The Allure, 301 B St. in LaPorte. The topic will be Branding and Marketing for You and Your Company presented by Morse & Company. They will speak on the importance of marketing for your business and yourself. The cost is $17 for WILL members and $19 for non-members. RSVP to will_8866@yahoo.com.
"To be content with what one has is the greatest and truest of riches."
-Cicero
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