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South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

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Beauty, history, fun and excitement are yours to discover in the South Shore. Just a short 30 minute drive away from the heart of downtown Chicago, The South Shore is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gracious hospitality of the country's Midwest.

The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, as the official destination marketing organization, leads & supports the visitor industry through the marketing & development of the South Shore from convention, sports, gaming & special interest travel segments, thereby increasing economic impact, creating employment & enhancing the communities' quality of life.

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  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony NSA World Series Opening Ceremony 2021

    NSA World Series Opening Ceremony 2021

    #WorldSeries #Softball #Sports Join Mayor Uran of Crown Point and President of NSA North Bill Horton at the 2021 NSA World Series Opening Ceremony. The NSA World Series is being held right here in Northwest Indiana! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life Valpo.Life LaporteCounty.Life Portage.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

    South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

    We are excited to honor individuals for their contributions to tourism and hospitality! The awards presented for the Attraction of the Year, Elected Official of the Year, Event of the Year, 2020 Industry Champion, and 2020 Exceptional Performers. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

    R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

    R.O.S.E is an acronym for Recognition Of Service Excellence. The program shines a light on the waiters, cab drivers, service associates, and other non-managerial hospitality employees that make every Indianapolis visitor feel special. By going beyond the expectations of their job descriptions these service champions leave lasting impressions that bring true meaning to the phrase “Hoosier Hospitality.” Typically, the South Shore CVA gathers every to honor these goodwill ambassadors at a gala event and awards ceremony. However, this year due to COVID-19, they had to reschedule the event, and ultimately decided to host it virtually. Our wonderful producers at GreatNews.Life helped them broadcast this awards ceremony via Facebook Live. Watch this fantastic celebration of an industry and the people who roll up their sleeves and do their jobs every day with pride in their companies and their city. WINNERS R.O.S.E. Awards Winners: Chana Thompson, Server at Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, Ameristar East Chicago Samantha Farler, Server at Merrillville Florist & Tea Room Patricia Scott, Slot Attendant at Majestic Star Casino Alexa Cano, Special Events Coordinator at the Mascot Hall of Fame Karen Jones, Server at Tiebel’s Restaurant is very deserving Izayah Edwards, Service Clerk at Jewel Osco in Crown Point R.I.S.E. Awards Winners: Natalie Garza, Visitor Experience Manager at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center Sonja Dectelides, Director of Human Resources at Majestic Star Casino Sponsored by: Fair Oaks Farms, Teibel's Restaurant, Ameristar Casino EC, Albanese Confectionary, Chicagoland Popcorn, Deep River Water Park, Mascot Hall of Fame, Doc's Smokehouse, Craft Bar, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center, Majestic Star Casino, Horseshoe Casino, and Chicago White Sox.
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for...

    Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for Growth

    Sometimes the biggest changes are the biggest opportunities for growth. One of Northwest Indiana’s most prominent promoters, Speros Batistatos, CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitor's Authority, recently sat down with Ideas in Motion Media Publsiher Chris Mahlmann to talk over a historic change - the closing of the iconic Star Plaza. To read more and listen to the full interview, follow this link: http://www.nwindianalife.com/business/business-development/61484-speros-batistatos-talks-star-plaza-economic-growth-and-the-need-for-a-northwest-indiana-convention-center-in-ideas-in-motion-media-roundtable?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NWILifeArticleFeed+%28NWIndianaLife.com+Articles+and+Videos+NEW%29&utm_content=FeedBurner
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony Visit "A Christmas Story" Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome...

    Visit "A Christmas Story" Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome Center

    Everyone from the region knows about "A Christmas Story" and what it means to the families who grew up in Northwest Indiana, and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority loves it just as much as you do. For the past eight years the SSCVA has been showcasing their exhibit for the holidays - seven "A Christmas Story" shop windows that originally were showcased at Macy's. We recently talked to the SSCVA CEO about the exhibit, why people are so attached to the movie, and why he loves putting the windows up each year.
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony The Good News Driver on Working Together

    The Good News Driver on Working Together

    In our one of many informative videos with the Good News Driver aka Ideas in Motion Media CEO Chris Mahlmann, he talks about working together with various partners in order to deliver good news from around Northwest Indiana. All of the organizations featured in this video are as follows: Project Neighbors, LaPorte County United Way, Volunteers for ValPlayso, Michigan City, Challenger Learning Center, Hometown Happenings, Valparaiso Schools Foundation, Steindler Signs & Graphix, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Valparaiso YMCA, Bargin Barn, TalTree Arboretum & Gardens, NIPSCO, Valparaiso Police Department, Portage High School, and Valparaiso University. Curious about what LIFE has to offer? Well you can find out on all of our four websites! Get your 24/7 fix of good news straight from valpolife.com, portagelife.com, laportecountylife.com and nwindianalife.com
  • 15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony South Shore Legends Live 2020

    South Shore Legends Live 2020

    Join GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann and South Shore CVA President Speros A. Batistatos at the 2020 South Shore Legends Ceremony! Two new Legends became the 77th and 78th inductees to be honored on the South Shore Wall of Legends at the Indiana Welcome Center. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

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15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony

By: South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority Last Updated: September 22, 2023
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15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony On Thursday, September 21 the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated hospitality heroes at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana during their annual awards ceremony. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards honor...

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South Shore CVA recognizes excellence in customer service at 2023 R.O.S.E & R.I.S.E Awards

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By: Curtis Hankins Last Updated: September 21, 2023
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South Shore CVA recognizes excellence in customer service at 2023 R.O.S.E & R.I.S.E Awards Service and hospitality workers from across Northwest Indiana gathered at Hard Rock Casino on Thursday evening to celebrate the 2023 R.O.S.E & R.I.S.E. Awards Dinner. Hosted by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (CVA), the awards...

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South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority ROSE Awards 2023

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Week of all-star baseball kicks off at Cal Ripken 10U World Series opening night

By: Charles Beard, Damon Modglin Last Updated: August 4, 2023
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Week of all-star baseball kicks off at Cal Ripken 10U World Series opening night Youth sports have always been a huge part of the City of Crown Point’s identity, and no sport gets as much attention as America’s favorite pastime during the spring and summer seasons. As fall begins to make its way to the Region, Crown Point and...

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South Shore CVA Cal Ripken World Series 2023

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Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point

By: South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority Last Updated: August 2, 2023
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Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point Baseball fever will be taking over Crown Point August 5-12 for the Cal Ripken 10U World Series! 24 teams from around the world will travel to Indiana to showcase their skills. Teams will be competing from, IN, PA, KY, FL, ID, MA, CA, MN, FL, HI, AR,...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 3 – August 6

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By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: July 31, 2023
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 3 – August 6 August is here, and with it comes a plethora of activities to enjoy with the whole family! Baseball games, concerts, pool parties, and shopping are all available to get you out of the house and engaged with the community. Make the most of these last...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, August 3 – August 6

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Pierogi Fest – Just Like Celebrating Christmas in July!

By: South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority Last Updated: July 27, 2023
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Pierogi Fest – Just Like Celebrating Christmas in July! When you think of the Christmas season you think of dressing to stay warm as you take in the sights and sounds of the season, good cheer, great food and giving gifts. These are also aspects of Pierogi Fest! The comparison of Christmas and Pierogi...

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South Shore CVA’s Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony makes a grand slam at Bulldog Park

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By: Lauren Grasham Last Updated: July 20, 2023
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South Shore CVA’s Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony makes a grand slam at Bulldog Park Crown Point’s Bulldog Park was the place to be Thursday night as thousands gathered to celebrate the National Softball Association (NSA)’s Even & Odd Age North World Series Opening Ceremony. The Northwest Indiana leg of the tournament, hosted...

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