Heading into our tenth year, the Life Sites continue to experience tremendous growth with an audience of over 65,000 readers and good news flowing from over 150 entities that we partner with. There is definitely no shortage of great and fantastic things happening across the region! Without further ado, I’d like to welcome some of the new and upcoming Partners of Life to our media family! Caution--GREAT news below:
First Merchants Bank never ceases to plan events that have an underlying purpose as they see value in demonstrating social responsibility. Some of their 2018 initiatives included sponsoring the Back to School event alongside the Hammond Family YMCA, hosting the Munster Concert Series, donating money to Humane Indiana, Girls on the Run, and Methodist Hospitals’ Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center.
Korellis Roofing has been busy raising their workplace standards as high as their roofs! They are committed to safety, performance, and workmanship, and even offer a structured apprenticeship program that allows Korellis craftsmen to complete a 5-year program through local unions. Click here to learn more about employment opportunities!
Did you know that American Licorice Company, based right out of La Porte, is the place where all Sour Punch candy products are made!? If that’s not enough good news, they’re also strong supporters of several community organizations and events ranging from Future Farmers of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, and Rebuilding Together La Porte to the Rock the Block Back to School Rally, Sweet Goods Community Garden and more!
Center of Workforce Innovations is responsible for the research and data collection that gathers real-time, labor market, economy, and education information to help identify what type of workforce the Region needs to be successful. Through strategic relationships with major corporations and a plethora of programs and resources, Center of Workforce Innovations aims to stimulate and sustain economic growth to be a catalyst for community and business investment.
Christenson Chevy Superstore is family owned and operated with a plan for the future: New Generation. New Direction. New Roads. Because the dealership is not a part of a large auto group, they are able to offer customers one-on-one attention that is required for a successful car-buying experience. By making community involvement a priority, Christenson Chevy has also become a core member of the Northwest Indiana community!
Advanced Animal Medical is raising the bar when it comes to compassionate care for your furry friends. Dr. Karen Askounis and her team offer a unique clinic and approach to help give pets a fear-free experience. From separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs to flexible treatment areas, their team is on hand to alleviate as much stress as possible. Advanced Animal Medical invites people to bring their dogs in without an appointment just to hang out and become familiar with the environment!
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center is offering everything from wound management and respiratory therapy, to surgical care, dialysis coordination, and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym. The gym is complete with high-tech options including an Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Keiser Weight Training machines, and a Biodex Balance Trainer. Many resident’s immediate health needs can be addressed by the on-site health professionals present every day of the week!
I’m blessed to be able to surround myself with all that is good in our community and I appreciate the opportunity to serve the people driving these businesses. If you have GREAT news to share too, contact me, Candace, at candace@greatnews.life. I'm here to help put LIFE into your business and your business into the community!
