Got GERD?
Porter Regional Hospital
Join General Surgeons Drs. Jac Cooper and Adam Conn as well as Gastroenterologist Dr. Amit Kalra to learn more about an effective, long-term solution for people suffering from chronic acid reflux, or GERD at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at the Sand Creek Country Club. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.
Contact Person Karin Woodside
Website www.porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8632
Email karin.woodside@porterhealth.com
Last Chance to Advertise
Portage Chamber of Commerce Directory
Businesses wishing to advertise in the 2014/2015 Chamber directory must contact the Chamber office by next Friday, August 1 in order to take out an ad.
This directory goes out to all Chamber members!
Balloon Launch
Boys & Girls Clubs
WHAT: Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Michigan City are uniting for the region's Great Futures Balloon Launch sponsored by ArcelorMittal.
WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Balloon Launch will take place at 3:00 PM
WHERE: County Line Orchard
200 South County Line Road
Hobart, IN 46342
WHY: On July 31, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Michigan City in partnership with ArcelorMittal will launch the Great Futures Campaign to mobilize the community in support of kids and empower our youth to achieve success. We are redefining the opportunity equation for young people by elevating the critical role out-of-school time plays in a child's chance for a great future. When our community prepares to go back-to-school this fall, we want to ensure that out-of-school is part of the conversation.
Good Life Awards
Ideas in Motion
The 3rd Annual Good Life Awards, an awards ceremony honoring six individuals who have impacted the "LIFE" networks in a positive way, is set to return on August 5th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille, all while raising funds for two organizations that positively affect Northwest Indiana.
The annual event honors six awardees who go above and beyond to impact the Ideas in Motion Media good news networks - ValpoLife.com, PortageLife.com, LaPorteCountyLife.com and NWIndianaLife.com - in a positive and meaningful manner. Each winner is honored with a custom solid-steel Good Life Award trophy, designed and crafted by Industrial Revolution owner Mike Lesson. Funds from this year's event will go to benefit A Positive Approach to Teen Health and the La Porte County Family YMCA. Click here to read more. Click here for a printable flyer.
Symphony Under the Stars
Porter County Community Foundation
Join us for a free concert featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 pm, August 7, at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso. The evening is brought to you by the Foundation, BMO Harris and The Times. Bring a blanket or chairs. In case of rain, concert will move to Chesterton High School.
Contact Person Carol Costakis
Website www.portercountyfoundation.org
Phone 219-465-0294
Email ccostakis@portercountyfoundation.org
August 14 Luncheon
Portage Township Schools Superintendent
Dr. Richard Weigel will share his vision of the future of the Portage Township Schools.
August 14, 2014
Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek
Portage, IN
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take advantage of great networking opportunities.
Luncheon will be catered by Town and Country
Non-Members: $19.00 (notice change in price)
Members: $15.00
Please RSVP by calling the Chamber office at 762-3300 or e-mailing info@portageinchamber.com by August 12.
Bring Family to Texas Roadhouse
Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County
Bring the family to Portage's Texas Roadhouse (6130 E US Highway 6 Portage, IN 46368) on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 and help raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. Not only do "kids night", but Texas Roadhouse will donate a portion of pre-tax food sales between 4:00-10:00 p.m. for customers who use the "Fundraiser Night" coupon. Customers must present the coupon at the time of dining to qualify for the donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. Coupons are available online at bgcpoco.org or at your local Club.
Pink at Portage
Porter Regional Hospital
Porter Health Care System will host "Pink at Portage" from 7 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, August 16 at Portage Hospital. "Pink at Portage" offers women age 40 or older mammography screenings with a complimentary brunch and massages one Saturday a month. To pre-register, call 219-983-8392.
Contact Person Karin Woodside
Website www.porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8632
Email karin.woodside@porterhealth.com
Who's Knocking at My Door?
Porter Regional Hospital
Learn more about how to safely identify people who come to your residence and ensure you won't be victimized by scammers or worse. The event will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 21 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.
Contact Person Karin Woodside
Website www.porterhealth.com
Phone 219-983-8632
Email karin.woodside@porterhealth.com
Health Fair
NorthShore
Back to School Health Fair. Click here for printable flyer.
The Little Black Dress Fashion Show Luncheon
Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. is honored to present The Little Black Dress Fashion Show Luncheon held at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 3550 East Route 30 in Merrillville, Indiana. This is a special event that you can feel good about to help support Goodwill
Contact Person Sharron Steward
Website www.goodwiillfashionshow.com
Phone 574-472-7300
Email cbarnett@goodwill-ni.org
Office Space Available
Peter DeWitt
Available:
Professional Office Space
3159 Willowcreek Road Suite B
Portage, IN
Year Built: 2005
Brick Exterior
Approximately 1,250 square feet
Handicapped accessible entry and restroom
Parking in front and rear of building including 2 handicapped accessible parking spaces
Currently occupied by Sedona Staffing
Virtual tour by Google searching: Peter DeWitt State Farm Insurance
Contact Peter DeWitt at 219-763-2200