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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 from 5:30-8:30pm at Woodland Park's Sycamore Room.
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.
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. Tickets are available at the Chamber office for $30 advanced purchase. For more information call Mignon Kennedy 219-242-2799.
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/Members
hip 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 www.porterhealth.com.
Karen Keltner 219-983-8630 karen.keltner@porterhealth.com
Gerber Collision and Glass
Grand Opening
Join Gerber Collision and Glass for an open house on Sept. 18 from 11am-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Come see the Gerber Nascar. Free mobile auto glass repair. 5353 US Highway 6, Portage. Call 762-0762 for details.
I need a Hug Drive
Rittenhouse of Portage - Sept. 23-29, 2013
These stuffed animals are used by guidance counselors to comfort children in crises and as reading buddies in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms to improve motivation to read and literacy skills.
Rittenhouse of Portage will be accepting new soft and cuddly stuffed animals from 9/23-9/29.
Contact Person Judy Kukelka Website www.rittenhousesl.com
Phone 764-2900
Email jkukelka@rittenhousesl.com
Ballet Folklorico
Oct. 12, 2013
Ballet Folklorico will be holding their 2nd annual Fiesta Folklorico program on Oct. 12 at the Portage High School. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling Marissela Lynch at 331-5132. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Portage and Chesterton El Cantarito restaurants.
Could it be your Thyroid?
Porter Regional Hospital-Sept. 25 6:00pm
Join ENT Matthew Provenzano, MD, to learn about your thyroid, how it affects your metabolism, as well as how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treat in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Register at 1-800-541-1861. Contact Karen Keltner at 219-983-9630 or e-mail Karen at karen.keltner@porterhealth.com www.porterhealth.com
HealtheACCESS
New Location
HealtheACCESS Clinics, an urgent care, primary care, wellness and occupational health services organization - now a division of Franciscan Alliance - serves Portage at two convenient locations: Port of Indiana, 6615 S. Boundary Rd., Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm and at 3325 Willowcreek Rd., Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm Please contact Maria E. Ramos at 219-661-3299 with questions or e-mail maria.ramos@FranciscanAlliance.org www.FranciscanAlliance.org
MidWeek Mingle
Best Western Hotel & Suites-Sept. 25-4:00pm
Build business through socializing and friendships, through gatherings every 4th Wednesday of the month. Come out, relax and unwind with friends in a casual atmosphere. Bring your business cards! Complimentary snacks and wine. Beer and other drinks will be available for purchase. Call Terry Hardin at 763-6238 to RSVP.
Moody Blooms
Congratulations to Kathy Cunningham of Moody Blooms, LLC in Portage for being recognized by the American Institute of Floral Designers. Click here to read more.
First Time Home Buyer
Chase Bank - Sept. 26 - 6:00 pm
Experts will be on hand to guide home buyers through the home buying process. Highlighting the step by step process from start to finish. Free event begins at 6:00 pm. at the Chase Bank, 3275 Willowcreek Road, Portage. Questions contact: Ivan Garcia at 219-762-2157 or e-mail Ivan.1.garcia@chase.com Website www.chase.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
Chamber Network Night is coming October 17, 2013. We are now selling booth space!
Please contact us at 762-3300 to reserve your space.
Rise and Shine Portage Seminars
1st Wed of the month
Portage Chamber
October 2 at 9 am. The Portage Dept. of Parks and Recreation will be discussing various programs available at park locations and park development.
This 1 hour event will be held at the New Portage Lakefront Park and presented by the members of the Parks Dept. For more info call: Terry Hardin at 219-763-6238 or e-mail hardintd@msn.com