2015 has been off to an exciting start and the Portage business community has had many exciting developments! Here are Portage Life's top 5 picks for best business stories so far!
VNA of Porter County Annual Dinner Recognizes Staff, Volunteers
The V.N.A. of Porter County celebrated their staff and volunteers with a dinner at Strongbow Inn on Monday, February 23, 2015. Cold weather did not impede the warm smiles and friendly atmosphere of this annual event. Held in the chandelier-adorned banquet room, the night was filled with kind words and fraternizing among the VNA’s many dedicated staff members, board members, and volunteers. About 150 people gathered to honor the time and service it takes to run the successful VNA program.
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Harbor Buick GMC: Dedicated to Community
When a company has lasted for over 20 years in a close-knit community like Portage, it means they’re doing something right. When a company, such as Harbor Buick GMC, has stayed in the exact same location in Portage for over 20 years, it means they’re doing something really right.
Portage Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Local Business Leaders To Annual Luncheon
Local business and community leaders attended the Portage Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon Thursday afternoon, at Woodland Park Community Center. Over sixty five attendees enjoyed lunch, catered by Strack and Van Til, and two keynote addresses given by Ron Brenda, of ServPro Fire and Water - Cleanup and Restoration, and Portage Chief of Police Troy Williams. Both speakers touched on similar topics, including getting out in front of and fending off both the effects and consequences of emergencies, disasters, and crime.
Portage Tri-Corp Wireless Store Named #1 Store in the Nation
Tri-Corp Wireless has a lot to celebrate this month after the recent announcement that the Portage Tri-Corp Wireless Store was voted the number one store in the nation. Tri-Corp Wireless was started by Mark J. Miler whose original location began in Valparaiso and currently has 10 store locations in Indiana and Illinois.
Arnell Motors is Actively Finishing Remodeling of Chevy Dealership
The Arnell Chevy-Kia team in Burns Harbor is currently in the process of updating their Chevrolet dealership. It is in the final stages of renovations and it is shaping up to be quite a spiffy upgrade.