Portage Press: December 11, 2013

portagechamber-logoThe PERFECT Gift
Chamber Gift Certificates
Give the perfect gift to coworkers/employees while helping out a fellow Chamber Member. Certificates come in any denomination and can be purchased in the Chamber office or call 762-3300.

Office Representative Position
American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance-LeeAnn Campaniello Agency is looking to hire an outgoing and customer-focused individual who enjoys working with the public. A part-time position that will work directly with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals. Please e-mail your resume by 12/20/2013 to:
Contact Person LeeAnn Campaniello
Phone 219-841-5868
Email lcampani@amfam.com

"Fad Diets: A Quick Fix to a Diet Disaster"
Porter Regional Hospital
Porter Regional Hospital will present "Fad Diets: A Quick Fix or Diet Disaster?" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital. If you are thinking about going gluten-free, eliminating dairy from your day, or if the Paleo Diet has you curious, join Clinical Registered Dietitian Mindy McConnell as she discusses the ins and outs of these latest trends in dieting. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.

National Accreditation
St. Mary Medical Center
The Women's Diagnostic Center at St. Mary Medical Center was granted a three-year/full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

Chesterton Jingle Bell Run
Harbor Buick GMC
Event Date 12/24/2013
A FREE - FESTIVE- FUN RUN and fundraiser benefiting the Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry.
Put on your most festive running clothes or just come as you are!
Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or new/unopened toiletries to be donated to the Westchester Food Pantry.
Contact Person Tom Little
Website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chesterton-christmas-eve-jingle-bell-run-registration-9411274375
Phone 2194054428
Email ChestertonJingleBellRun@gmail.com

Yoga Tools for Releasing Fear
Porter-Starke Services
On Tuesday, December 17, Porter-Starke Services will host its Learn@Lunch series with an informative educational lecture entitled, "Yoga Tools for Releasing Fear" from 11:30-1:00 PM at Porter-Starke Services located at 701 Wall Street - Entrance C in Valparaiso. Susan Rizer, LCSW, Certified Yoga Instructor and Outpatient Therapist at Porter-Starke Services will be the featured presenter.
There is no charge for the presentation. Please bring your own lunch. RSVP is required for attendance. For more information, please call (219) 476-4502 or email: aroof@porterstarke.org.

Welcome Director of Physician Services
St. Mary Medical Center
St. Mary Medical Center has announced Teresa Kempfer as the new Director of Physician Services. She earned her MBA from Indiana University in 2009 and brings more than 11 years of healthcare experience. She was previously employed with another health care system where she was the Operations Manager for Physician Practices including: Primary Care, OB/GYN, Medical Oncology, General Surgery, and Internal Medicine. In addition to physician practice experience, Teresa is a Certified Radiology Administrator and a Registered Radiologic Technologist. Kempfer resides in Michigan City.

Slashing Design Prices
Creative Graphic Solutions, Inc.
For the month of December, we are slashing our design prices in half. If you need brochures, direct mailers or magazine ads created for a great price please call to schedule an appointment, space is limited.
Contact Person Fernando Lopez
Website www.Creativity4Hire.com
Phone 219-764-1717
Email info@cgsart.com

Christmas Choraliers
Miller's Senior Living Community
December 12 3:30pm
Enjoy the music and dance of Portage High School Choraliers in a special Christmas performance at Miller's Senior Living Community. Dazzling costumes, entertaining dancers, and joyous songs of the season are feature in this festive performance. This show is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends for this entertaining event. Miller's Senior Living Community is located at 5911 Lute Rd. Portage, IN Contact: Gwen Kiser (219) 764-0628

Under the Tree
City Point Church
Do you need help this Christmas purchasing presents for your children or know someone who does? City Point Church has created the "Under The Tree" project. For more information or to apply contact www.citypoint.tv or leave a voicemail for Pastor DJ Capron at 649-1148.

Be a Santa to a Senior
Rittenhouse of Portage
You can help put a smile on a seniors face by purchasing a small gift during the holiday season. Stop by Rittenhouse and chose a name off the tree and bring the wrapped gift back by 12/11/13 and it will get to that senior in time for the holidays.
Contact Person Judy Kukelka
Phone 219-764-2900
Email jkukelka@rittenhousesl.com

Holiday Open House
Rittenhouse of Portage
Please join us for our Holiday Open House and Professional Networking at Rittenhouse of Portage. 12/12/13 from 2-4p.m. Enjoy networking with other professionals. Each guest will receive a small gift. R.S.V.P. to 764-2900 by 12/9/13.
Contact Person Judy Kukelka
Phone 219-764-2900
Email jkukelka@rittenhousesl.com

Help spread the word about our e-mail 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 your continued support of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce.