Good People Support Good News: Thoughts from Those Most Connected to Life in La Porte County

Since the launch of ValpoLife.com in 2009, Ideas in Motion Media has provided comprehensive coverage of all of the positive happenings within the community. PortageLife.com and LaPorteCountyLife.com have been launched, with plans of many Lives to come. We have been fortunate enough to interact with a large number of people that have different interests, backgrounds, jobs and lifestyles. However, there is one common thread among all of the individuals that we have met across Valparaiso, Portage and LaPorteCounty; they support good news.

Here are a few thoughts from prominent members of the communities that we cover that have been particularly vocal in their support of spotlighting positive people, places and events.

Would you like to extend your own shutout to good news? Please feel free to email us at share@laportecountylife.com.

“After working with Chris and his team over the last few years I know I should not be surprised by the quality of work, however, he still amazes me every time!”

-Bert Cook, Executive Director of the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation

“It’s always a challenge to keep our message in front of the community, and Chris and his staff have done a great job of helping us accomplish that. I visit the site fairly often and I’m always amazed at the coverage you provide for so many local events. I don’t know how you do it, seems like you are everywhere. Not surprised that you've had your best year ever, the passion and professionalism of your team is evident day in and day out. Here's to making 2012 your second best year ever by the end of 2013! Keep up the good work and thanks again for all your support.”

-Andy Neal, Vice Chairman of United Way of La Porte County

“There have been numerous business strategies done on the power of positive thinking and focus, and I’m certain that this welcome addition of purely positive news will bolster not only our collective community spirit and pride, but in turn our economy as well. I’m excited to continue to work with all of the outstanding professionals at LaPorteCountyLife.com and have already seen the exciting effects this source of information is providing, and can’t wait to see how it will continue to grow!”

-Blair Milo, La Porte Mayor

“LaPorteCountyLife, building upon the success of sister sites ValpoLife and PortageLife, serves as an important outlet for all the great things going on in our region. We’re glad to help them reach new communities.”

-Kathleen Szot, External Communications Specialist of NIPSCO Communications and Public Affairs

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with LaPorteCountyLife.com, which delivers items of interest that many times are not reported in other media outlets. We think promoting the positive image of our community helps in attracting and retaining companies and workers and increases economic prosperity for the entire region.”

-Kevin Kieft, President of Michigan City Economic Development Corporation

“LaPorteCountyLife.com is a great opportunity for all of the communities in La Porte County, including Michigan City, to have a marketing website that is clearly defined in the positive promotion and marketing of La Porte County and Michigan City. I would urge all of the La Porte County governmental agencies to utilize this website to promote the positive happenings in their community.”

-Ron Meer, Michigan City Mayor

“LaPortageCountyLife.com is a wonderful outlet for Purdue North Central to spread our news and to promote all of our events on campus. We appreciate its positive approach to news and events in the community. It is a great asset for all.”

-Carol Connelly, Director of Media & Communication Services at Purdue North Central

“LaPorteCountyLife.com is a great resource for good news, community events, and inspiring stories of local community heroes that make a difference every day here in La Porte County. They always report on unique opportunities that benefit non-profits and are first-class when it comes to distributing good news through various social media outlets. We cherish our relationship with LaPorteCountyLife.com and welcome their good news, energy and help in spreading our message of ‘Better Together.’”

-Dave Sisk, United Way of La Porte County Manager of Community Investment

“I feel joining forces with LaPorteCountyLife is a great asset for any business. LaPorteCountyLife is the number one website for up to date positive community news in La Porte County.”

-Tom Seely, Pine Lincoln & Ford General Manager

“Here at Northwest Athletic Club we believe that we can bring this philosophy full circle by working with ValpoLife and LaPorteCountyLife. Together we can work toward making a brighter future for all of the residents in La Porte County and Porter County by promoting positive lifestyles, events and experiences.”

-Nicole Caylor, Northwest Athletic Club Director

"In times that almost always seem to be filled with bad and even worse news, it's been great to see Chris and his team focus on the positive. LaPorteCountyLife.com does a great job telling the stories through words, photos and videos. There is much to be said for a strong work ethic, led by Chris."

-Kevin Brinegar, President of Indiana Chamber of Commerce

“Porter Regional Hospital is proud to support the ‘Lives’- ValpoLife, PortageLife and most recently LaPorteCountyLife. By sharing positive news throughout Northwest Indiana, Ideas in Motion Media is enriching all of our lives and helping us to better appreciate our great community.”

-Jonathan Nalli, Porter Health Care System CEO

“I appreciate the casual grace by which LaPorteCountyLife handles our content. I let them know a good story, tell them what I want linked, how much of the content I want posted and they do the rest. And then they email you to let you know it’s up and give you a link you can send to friends and family.”

-Nat Finn, Golden Technologies

“I wanted to commend you for the first annual Good Life Awards. I thought that was just an outstanding evening. Just all the way around, a remarkable turnout for the event and what a great concept, focusing on good news and good people. My hat is off to you. Keep up the good work.”

-Ed Charbonneau, Indiana State Senator

“I remember when I first stumbled across ValpoLife during my time at the NWI Small Business Development Center. It was such a fresh concept and needed community resource that I immediately started relying on Chris and his team to assist the SBDC with getting the word out on our services and workshops. I continue to rely on ValpoLife, PortageLife and LaPorteCountyLife for my clients as well as personally and I really can’t imagine the region without these key resources.”

-Lesly Baily, Small Business Development Center Marketing Consultant

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