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Gabriel's Horn Fundraiser
Portage Chamber's Partnership
The Portage Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with Gabriel's Horn for a fundraiser to support the great role this organization has in our community.
A wine tasting event with great food and a silent auction is set for October 24th at Woodland Park.
As chamber members you have the opportunity to make this event a success through your attendance or the donation of an item for auction. No item is too small or too large. Additional information will follow.
Our chamber has been a positive partner to many organizations over the last few years and with your help this organization will benefit as so many others have all ready benefited.
Don't forget Gabriel's Horn is also a Portage Chamber of Commerce Member.
September Portage Chamber Luncheon
Portage Economic Development Discussion
On Thursday, September 19th - come hear about exciting opportunities for our youth in manufacturing right here in Portage. Learn more about the great products that are made in our community. Portage Economic Development brings a candid discussion with manufacturers and educators. The luncheon will be held at Woodland Park at 11:30am. Call and make reservations to the Chamber at 762-3300 or email to info@portageinchamber.com .
Chamber 101 Session "The Ambassador/Membership Committee has scheduled monthly "Meet the Chamber" sessions at 10:30am the third Thursday of each month just before the Chamber luncheons. The next session is scheduled for September 19th.
We will spend about an hour discussing chamber services and activities, how the business member can take advantage of their membership to build their business and how to use the myriad of opportunities as a Chamber member to use networking to their advantage. We would also like to hear your suggestions and ideas for new services to help our members reduce costs and increase profits. All chamber members, new and veteran, are invited to attend. Please call the Portage Chamber at 762-3300 to make a reservation.
No October Portage Chamber Luncheon
Due to two date conflicts in October - there will be no Chamber Luncheon for the month of October.
Do Mark your calendars for Chamber Network Night at the Valpo Expo on October 17th and the Gabriel's Horn wine tasting event on October 24th.
Porter Regional Hospital Opens Third CareEXPRESS in Portage
Porter Regional Hospital
Porter Regional Hospital recently opened its third CareEXPRESS Urgent Care Center in Portage Hospital. CareEXPRESS will be open 9 am to 9 pm seven days a week and offers on-site lab and x-ray services. For more information about CareEXPRESS visit porterhealth.com.
Karen Keltner porterhealth.com 219-983-8630 karen.keltner@porterhealth.com
8th Annual Financial Literacy Fair for Educators
Centier Bank
8:30am-3pm October 16, 2013
600 E 84th Ave Merrillville
*Free Registration
*Financial Literacy presentations that can be implemented directly in classrooms
*Opportunities for one-on-one conversations regarding new and existing programs
*$50 to the 1st 10 schools to help defray substitute costs
Dian Reyome www.centier.com (219)755-6140 dreyome@centier.com
Porter Regional Hospital - Dr. Shane Bush
Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Shane Bush will talk about everything from eating to exercise, and the simple habits that boost your immunity and help you ward off illnesses. 6pm Tuesday, Sept. 10 Portage Hospital, 3630 Willowcreek Road in Portage.
Register at 1-800-541-1861
Karen Keltner porterhealth.com 219-983-8630
Chamber Network Night is coming October 17, 2013. We are now selling booth space!
Please contact us at 762-3300 to reserve your space.
Get the Facts: Influenza & Pneumonia
Porter Regional Hospital
Influenza and pneumonia combined are the 8th leading cause of death among all Americans. Join Pulmonologist Douglas Mazurek, M.D. and Nurse Practitioner Julia Rogers to learn more about preventing the flu and pneumonia. September 5, 6 p.m., Porter Regional Hospital
Call 1-800-541-1861
Karen Keltner porterhealth.com 219-983-8630
NIPSCO Messaging
NIPSCO is hopeful that you as chamber partners are willing to assist with some very important messaging. Every year they consider new ways of reaching their customers to communicate the importance of calling 811 before beginning any digging projects. This includes residential and commercial customers alike. Get your utility lines marked free of charge and help you & your neighbors avoid injuries, property damage & inconvenient outages. Every digging project requires a call to 811. Visit NIPSCO.com/StaySafe for more safety tips.
Rise and Shine Portage Seminars
Portage Chamber
September 4 at 9 am. We will be presenting a 1-hour topic of interest at the Holiday Inn Express. This is about Identity Theft/Fraud Protection, presented by Linda Gurgel, Indiana Attorney General Staff. For more info call: 763-6238 Terry Hardin 219-763-6238 hardintd@msn.com
RailCats Playoffs
Special Offers
Friday, September 6th-Sunday, September 8th (9/7 & 9/8 games if necessary)
$499 suites with batters special food package
$10 off each Party Deck Ticket - $7 box seats for groups of 10 or more - Times Family Friday includes 4 tickets, hotdogs and pop for $40 w/coupon
Contact Adam Harris @ (219) 882-2255
aharris@railcatsbaseball.com