Portage Press: May 22, 2013

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Welcome to Portage Press! The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce hopes you enjoy the first edition of our new weekly e-communication just for chamber members! Submit your newsworthy entries for FREE every Friday for our Wednesday blast to the entire membership!

Simply fill out the events form on our Contact Us page of our website. www.portageinchamber.com

Portage Relay for Life
American Cancer Society

This year's Portage Relay for Life is scheduled for June 15 and 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 8 a.m. We are looking to raise $80,000 to help the fight against cancer.

For more information on being a sponsor or to start/join a team call Vicky Mills at 219-764-6745 or email at:vicky.mills@portage.k12.in.us www.relayforlife.org/portagein.

When Joint Replacement is the Best Option
Porter Regional Hospital

Join Orthopedic Surgeons Drs. Michael Leland and Anthony Levenda to learn more about chronic joint pain and if you're a candidate for joint replacement surgery June 11 * 6 p.m. Radisson * 800 E. 81st Ave, Merrillville Free. Register by calling 1-800-541-1861. www.porterhealth.com

$85 Comprehensive Cardiac and Stroke Screening
Porter Regional Hospital

Screenings take less than an hour and findings are reviewed by Porter's staff of cardiologists. Complete results are available in a week to 10 days and include comprehensive information to help patients better understand the results. To schedule your screening, call 219-983-8310. www.porterhealth.com

Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Porter Regional Hospital

Porter Regional Hospital presents the Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk at 8 am, Saturday, June 1 at Sunset Hill County Park, Valparaiso. The event will benefit Lakeshore Paws. Early entry fee-$20.T-shirts guaranteed to registrations received on or before May 20. Race day fee -$25. Go to www.thtiming.com

Celebrating 140 Years
Horizon Bank

Horizon Bank is proudly celebrating 140 years serving our customers and community.We believe our customers-focused philosophy is what has kept us growing stronger than ever since 1873. Come in to your local Horizon Bank an open a free checking and recieve your $140 gift from now until May 31st. www.accesshorizon.com msarver@accesshorizon.com

Thank you to our 2013 Portage Community and Business Night Sponsors!
Platinum Partner: Porter Health System

Level 1 Sponsors: Allen's Lawn Care, Cathy Reed EA, Great Lakes Office Furniture, Hoeppner, Wagner and Evans LLP, Horizon Bank, Indiana Wesleyan University, Lovings Heating and Cooling, Midwest Family FCU, Minuteman Press, Parks Associates, Portage Electric Supply, Portage Park Dept., Post Tribune, Radio One Communications, St. Mary's Medical Center, Tate's Place, The Times Media Company

Level 2 Sponsors: Direct Mail Advantage, 1st Source Bank, Prime Lending, Regional FCU, Lake Minnehaha

Level 3 Sponsors: Ad-venture, Comfort Keepers, Connors Automotive, LED Lighting Solutions, Main Source Bank, Members Advantage Credit Union, Modern Heating and Cooling, Porter Starke Services

Upcoming Chamber Happenings

Hearing Aid Service Center Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting-May 31 @ 12p First Music in the Park-June 4th @ 6p
Chamber Golf Outing-June 10th @ 9a
Chill-n-Grill-June 14 @ 11:30a
Chamber Luncheon-June 20 @ 11:30a - Presenter TBA

Click Here for Chamber Calendar

Help spread the word about our new email marketing benefit to Portage Chamber members. Go to Contact Us on our website and complete the Event Form to submit your entry. Entries should be in by end of business every Friday to be included on the next Wednesday's newsletter.

Thank you for continued support of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce.

OUR PLATINUM PARTNER : Porter Regional Hospital