In the beginning of July, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) launched their new local promotion event called 30 Stops in 30 Days in conjunction with Family Express. The South Shore Tour Mobile and SSCVA representatives will be...
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Rizer Returns to Coffee Creek Watershed
And she's back. Katie Rizer has returned as executive director for the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy. "It's like coming home again. I've been back for about two months and am having a wonderful time getting reacquainted with visitors to the...
NWI Basketball Players Part of IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Showcase Events Set for July 18 and July 23
The 11th annual IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Showcase events have been set for July 18 and July 23 at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Staged by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association with support from the Indiana High School Athletic Association,...
South Shore CVA Begins 30 Stops in 30 Days
Tourism group partners with Family Express on Grand Prize The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority officially kicked-off their campaign, 30 Stops in 30 Days, at Lakeshore Public Media on Monday, July 1. During a press conference, Executive...
Back in Business!
So it’s been raining all week. But the weather knew better than to act up on Thursday afternoon for the Ideas in Motion Media’s annual Biz in the Backyard networking event. Biz in the Backyard can be translated literally. We had tons of people...
Regional Development Authority Presents Positive Impact at Duneland Chamber Luncheon
On Wednesday, June 26th, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon, provided by Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill, to recognize the positive impact that the organization RDA has made on Northwest Indiana. The Regional Development...
Purdue to Open Entrepreneurial, Industry Partnership Facility for Faculty, Staff and Students
Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue's Discovery Park will jointly open a building in early July for industry and Purdue research partnerships, student entrepreneurial activities and startup company offices. The nearly 10,000-square-foot facility,...
Indiana Governor Mike Pence Pays a Visit to Portage
Portage Mayor James Snyder hosted a special luncheon on Wednesday in honor of a special guest. Governor Mike Pence, the newly elected governor of Indiana, was to be the main speaker at the luncheon. The event was organized by the Greater Portage...
The 2013 R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony Gave Nods to Amazing People
The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards took place on Thursday May 9, 2013. It was generously hosted by the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in the Stardust Event Center. 17 businesses, individuals, and organizations received awards at...
Runners Run for the One Fund
On Monday evening a group of runners came together at Extra Mile Fitness. Some of them were multi-marathon runners, some were mid-range pavement pounders and some were just beginning to pound the pavement –like this writer. Every week at Extra Mile...