Jennifer Arzola

The VEDC builds on decades of support for City of Valpo, creates future opportunities and vibrant outlook

The VEDC builds on decades of support for City of Valpo, creates future opportunities and vibrant outlook The City of Valparaiso has changed tremendously over the past 20 years. Since the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) started in 1984, its members have been working tirelessly to promote and continue this change for the benefit of all...

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Porter County’s 911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos faces challenges head on

Porter County’s 911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos faces challenges head on 911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos handles challenges every day. For over two decades, Gallegos has supported the people of Porter County as a key piece of the Porter County Government.   “I started in this field 27 years ago,” said Gallegos....

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Porter County Judge Christopher Buckley presides over Mental Health Restoration Court

Porter County Judge Christopher Buckley presides over Mental Health Restoration Court Porter County Judge Christopher Buckley believes in the power of second chances, and he shows this every day as the presiding judge for Porter County’s Mental Health Restoration Court.  As a part of one of several problem-solving courts in Porter...

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Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation promotes ‘Perfect Place’ throughout Chicagoland

Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation promotes ‘Perfect Place’ throughout Chicagoland Coined as the “Perfect Place,” the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) knows that sharing the good news about Valparaiso is the best way to help it grow. Along with countless other initiatives throughout the city, ChicaGo Dash...

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Top 10 entertainment articles on LaPorteCounty.Life 2023

By: Alayna Wilkening, Autum Meyers, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Elise Sims, Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: December 29, 2023

Top 10 entertainment articles on LaPorteCounty.Life 2023 No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts, to parades, to trick-or-treating, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and...

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NIPSCO Taps into the Spirit of Giving with Yearly Hope for the Holidays Campaign

NIPSCO Taps into the Spirit of Giving with Yearly Hope for the Holidays Campaign For the 11th year in a row, NIPSCO and its employees spent the holiday season benefiting others. NIPSCO’s Hope for the Holiday’s campaign combines donations from both the company and employees to support various community service organizations...

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Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail

Indiana Dunes Tourisms’ Lorelei Weimer creates first section of Indigenous Trail Originally home to more than a handful of Native American tribes, today much of Indiana’s indigenous history is lost to many. The Porter County Commissioners and the Indiana Dunes Tourism Office are working to change that.  On September 27th of...

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Top 10 business articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023

By: Aubrey Thomson, Autum Meyers, Damon Modglin, Ethan Levy, Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: December 18, 2023

Top 10 business articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023 From highlighting growing communities to celebrating new projects to fun networking events, we've captured a lot of positive movement in the business realm throughout La Porte County in 2023. Cities welcomed new businesses while continuing to further...

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