Here are Some New Things Happening in La Porte

city-of-la-porteDowntown is Open for Business: Small Business Summit

Have you ever dreamed of opening a small business of your own? Do you own a small business but are having trouble with finances, marketing or a plan to move forward? Join us for a small business summit and tour of Downtown La Porte on March 20th! Enjoy speakers from the Small Business Development Center, City of La Porte Code Enforcement, the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association and a finance panel to help figure out what's the best course of action for you. Join the group for tours afterwards of some premier downtown buildings just waiting for an innovator. For more information, click here.

Collaborative Marketing for Downtown's Small Businesses

Would you like to advertise with Downtown Events? The Herald Argus will be offering a great exposure opportunity at a great price and partnering with Downtown La Porte's events. Stay tuned for more information!

LPUEA Innovates with New Grant!

The La Porte Urban Enterprise Association now has available their grants for 2013. If you own property (or have your property owner sign off on your project) within the Urban Enterprise Zone you have the potential to apply for matching funds to help! All NEW this year is the Retail & Restaurant Incentive Grant, which if you have a business in La Porte and want to expand your square footage downtown or are a completely new business, this grant is right for you. Both applications are competitive and are rewarded based on several criteria, so contact Tiffany or cityplanner@cityoflaporte.com for more information!

Downtown An Official Main Street!

Downtown La Porte is now an official Main Street community, taking one step closer to revitalization of Lincolnway, Jefferson and State as our official 'Downtown Area'! Read more here about the program and a quote from Indiana's Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann!