February 25, 2010
Thank you to all of our Chamber Members who could join us at our Annual Meeting. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors - Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad, Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc., General Insurance Services, Inc., Horizon Bank, LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, LaPorte Regional Health Systems, Inc., The LaPorte Savings Bank, Michigan City Economic Development Corporation, National Electrical Contractors Assoc., Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones and NIPSCO. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors – Applegate & Co., CPA’s, Mayor of Michigan City, Purdue University North Central and Saint Anthony Memorial. Thank you to all of the businesses who donated to our Silent Auction and made it successful! The Chamber appreciates your support for this event and all year long!
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The LaPorte Savings Bank is launching BankingThatsDifferent.com, which will allow them the opportunity to connect with, and listen to; their customers and community members to learn what they feel are the most important aspects of their banking relationships. BankingThatsDifferent.com encourages visitors to try a decidedly different approach to community banking and provides an account incentive offer upon completion of the survey. Visit www.BankingThatsDifferent.com now through March 31, 2010 to learn more and to provide survey responses.
The Michigan City Park Department, along with the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is again hosting the 2nd Annual Michigan City Triathlon on August 13 & 14 and the planning has already begun. They are anticipating a growth in numbers and provide something the entire community can get behind and support. You can be a part of this by being a sponsor!
In return for your generous support, the Michigan City Triathlon will proudly present your company’s name alongside their event by placing it on their website and banners. They send out brochures and press releases, do radio spots, market in local and regional newspapers and have registration on their website which your logo will be displayed. Call Jeremy Kienitz at 873-1506 for more information.
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LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity will conduct their annual Construction Workshop in 8 sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the month of March starting March 2. Classes are Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 9 am - Noon. Registration cost is $30 which includes the cost of building materials and the manual and participants may request a $15 refund after completing 16 volunteer hours on a 2010 worksite. Classes will be conducted at the Michiana Resources. Classes cover the basics of framing, roofing, door and window installation, siding, drywall, insulation, painting, trim, and maintenance. Classes consist of both classroom and hands on activities. Participants will construct a playhouse/shed that will be raffled off to benefit Habitat construction activities. Call 324-7510 for more information. Pre-Registration is required.
Workforce Health invites you to a free breakfast unveiling their new initiative. Plan to attend on Thursday, March 11 from 7:30 – 9:30 am at The Allure, 301 B St. in LaPorte or Friday, March 12 from 7:30 am – 9:30 am at The Harbor Grill. Please RSVP by February 25 to 219-851-3827.
International entertainer and vocalist Greta Pope will present "Paris Noir" on Saturday, February 27 at Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Pope's program will be a tribute to the African-American musicians who brought jazz to Paris. Enjoy an evening of vintage flavors and French flair amidst "The New Moderns" exhibition in Lubeznik Center's Hyndman Gallery. Doors will open at 6 pm the night of the show, performance begins at 7 pm. French beverages, cheeses and desserts will be available. Tickets are $20, $15 for LCA members, and will be held at the door. Seating is limited. Reservations may be made via phone or online. Call 874.4900 for more information or visit lubeznikcenter.org.
"They are able because they think they are able."
-Virgil
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