Shopping

The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce launched its holiday buy-local campaign at the membership Business After Hours on November 1, 2012. The Chamber is offering Gift Certificates to the public for redemption at over 20 member businesses. The...

“OE is really excited about forming a new relationship with Ideas in Motion Media,” said Allison Thomas, the Marketing and Communications Director for Opportunity Enterprises. “Chris and his whole team are great at what they do, and I am...

It’s almost that time of year where cheer is flowing and checks are bouncing. As a reminder, don’t forget to plan for the holiday season. Did you know consumers are expected to spend almost $750 on gifts and decorations this year? Decor purchases...

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your favorite La Portean? The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce is selling La Porte themed ornaments and ceramic Santa Chalets. The prices for the ornaments range from $1.00-$2.00, and include several...

Now is the perfect time to order that photo! Our photo collection is extensive, covering events and people across every part of town, from parades to swim meets, business grand openings to school fundraisers. We do our best to capture the GOOD in the...

Start your holiday shopping early with some great handmade gifts at the Footlight Fall Crafts Fair on Sunday, November 11th from 12 noon to 5 PM at Footlight Theatre. Jewelry, knitted and woven goods, photography, handcrafted sock dolls, soy wax...

The Purdue University North Central Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee is sponsoring a book fair on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Library-Student Faculty Building, Room 144. The fair is open to the public. The fair, operated by...

A two-day public sale is scheduled to liquidate thousands of non-medical items from the former Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Items for sale will include furniture, file cabinets, office chairs, recliners, sleeper sofas, kitchen equipment,...

Many retailers have announced increases in hiring for the holidays, a sign of confidence for their biggest sales season, says Richard Feinberg, a Purdue University professor of consumer sciences and retailing. "There is a reason for retailers to be...

It’s a few months until Christmas, yes, but it’s likely the shopping season has entered your mind at least once. For good reason: According to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, holiday...