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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...
Small Business Spotlight: 3rd Base Bar and Grill
Nestled in the small city of LaPorte, Indiana, 3rd Base Bar and Grill was born after a fluke idea in 1999. Always of the entrepreneurial spirit, Kent Johnson now has two homeruns to show for it. Kent was knee-deep in sales before breaking into the...
NIPSCO Celebrates Centennial
Company thanks customers, employees and communities in milestone year Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 marks Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s (NIPSCO) 100th year. During the coming week, NIPSCO will celebrate the milestone alongside employees and...
The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and Michiana SCORE Ally to Assist Local Small Businesses
The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business” announce a new alliance to provide additional services to local members and other small businesses. Michiana SCORE’s 27 volunteer professionals come...
Mayor Milo Speaks to Chamber, Community Members in Inaugural State of the City Address
Nearly one hundred representatives of La Porte businesses, organizations, and community groups gathered on May 30, 2012 in the La Porte Best Western Plus Conference Center for the 10th Annual State of the City Luncheon for the La Porte Chamber of...
German Manufacturing Firm Expanding North American Headquarters in La Porte County
KTR Corporation, a manufacturer of power transmission components, announced plans today to grow its North American headquarters here, creating up to 20 new jobs by 2014. The company, a subsidiary of German-based KTR Kupplungstechnick, GmbH, plans to...
German Manufacturing Firm Expanding North American Headquarters in LaPorte County
(via Indiana Economic Devlopment Corporation) KTR Corporation, a manufacturer of power transmission components, announced plans today to grow its North American headquarters here, creating up to 20 new jobs by 2014. The company, a subsidiary of...
South Shore CVA Connects with Local Businessmen & Women at 1st Annual Tourism Tech Summit
The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (South Shore CVA) held its first annual Tourism Tech Summit on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, with the goal of connecting community members with local businessmen and women. Luke Weinman, Director...
What Works Right Now? Do Loads More of That!
Start With the No-Brainers While that title might appear to be an idiot-proof, no-brainer itself, aggressively following that principle is not always the case in my company or in yours. Most of us spend too much time fighting fires and juggling what...