Chuck’s Bakery glazed onto the pastry scene in 1982 and celebrated 30 years of sugar-coated service earlier this year. Gordon Vander Steldt joined the family business in the ’80s and now operates the facility located in Orville Redenbacher’s...
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21st Century Banking for Non Profits
With the rise and proliferation of technology throughout our culture, non-profit organizations (like most other businesses) have struggled to keep up with the changing e-landscape. And while your banking relationship may not be the first place you...
Indiana Pipeline: Take Advantage of the ISBDC
You've no doubt seen me reference the fantastic work of the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) in previous Pipelines, but I think it's important to mention that their services aren't limited to small businesses. The ISBDC is the...
Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound, Proven Path
This workshop aims to help entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital. Workshop topics include: identifying personal objectives, skills and resources...
New Workshop Outlines Pinterest Basics for Business Owners
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is teaming with social media coach Kathy Sipple to present a new workshop on Pinterest for Business from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday Sept. 13 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning...
La Porte Chamber Celebrates HotSpot Cafe & Geeks Museum Ribbon Cutting
The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for HotSpot Cafe & Geeks Museum on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. to welcome the new business in the community. HotSpot Cafe & Geeks Museum is located in down town La...
Report: Indiana’s Business Climate Ranks Best in the Midwest, 5th in the U.S.
Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States for 2012 study, co-published with the American Economic Development Institute. This is the fourth...
Workshop Guides Entrepreneurs in Right Direction
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is offering Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 18 at the Regional Development Company, 1757 Thornapple Circle. The workshop focuses on new...
Welcome to LaPorteCountyLife.com: Simply Good News!
Welcome to LaPorteCounyLife.com, your brand-new, 100%-positive online news source sharing and promoting the good stories about the people, organizations, and businesses serving La Porte County, Indiana. We started our first online community in March...
Join Indiana Chamber Now and Get a Popular HR Book, Plus Many Benefits
Nearly 5,000 Indiana companies take advantage of Indiana Chamber of Commerce membership. The Indiana Chamber offers unique information, compliance and statewide exposure resources, including a free HR Helpline, free customized business lists for your...