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Beauty, history, fun and excitement are yours to discover in the South Shore. Just a short 30 minute drive away from the heart of downtown Chicago, The South Shore is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gracious hospitality of the country's Midwest.

The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, as the official destination marketing organization, leads & supports the visitor industry through the marketing & development of the South Shore from convention, sports, gaming & special interest travel segments, thereby increasing economic impact, creating employment & enhancing the communities' quality of life.

NSA World Series Opening Ceremony 2021

NSA World Series Opening Ceremony 2021

#WorldSeries #Softball #Sports Join Mayor Uran of Crown Point and President of NSA North Bill Horton at the 2021 NSA World Series Opening Ceremony. The NSA World Series is being held right here in Northwest Indiana! Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life Valpo.Life LaporteCounty.Life Portage.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

We are excited to honor individuals for their contributions to tourism and hospitality! The awards presented for the Attraction of the Year, Elected Official of the Year, Event of the Year, 2020 Industry Champion, and 2020 Exceptional Performers. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

R.O.S.E is an acronym for Recognition Of Service Excellence. The program shines a light on the waiters, cab drivers, service associates, and other non-managerial hospitality employees that make every Indianapolis visitor feel special. By going beyond the expectations of their job descriptions these service champions leave lasting impressions that bring true meaning to the phrase “Hoosier Hospitality.” Typically, the South Shore CVA gathers every to honor these goodwill ambassadors at a gala event and awards ceremony. However, this year due to COVID-19, they had to reschedule the event, and ultimately decided to host it virtually. Our wonderful producers at GreatNews.Life helped them broadcast this awards ceremony via Facebook Live. Watch this fantastic celebration of an industry and the people who roll up their sleeves and do their jobs every day with pride in their companies and their city. WINNERS R.O.S.E. Awards Winners: Chana Thompson, Server at Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, Ameristar East Chicago Samantha Farler, Server at Merrillville Florist & Tea Room Patricia Scott, Slot Attendant at Majestic Star Casino Alexa Cano, Special Events Coordinator at the Mascot Hall of Fame Karen Jones, Server at Tiebel’s Restaurant is very deserving Izayah Edwards, Service Clerk at Jewel Osco in Crown Point R.I.S.E. Awards Winners: Natalie Garza, Visitor Experience Manager at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center Sonja Dectelides, Director of Human Resources at Majestic Star Casino Sponsored by: Fair Oaks Farms, Teibel's Restaurant, Ameristar Casino EC, Albanese Confectionary, Chicagoland Popcorn, Deep River Water Park, Mascot Hall of Fame, Doc's Smokehouse, Craft Bar, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center, Majestic Star Casino, Horseshoe Casino, and Chicago White Sox.
Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for...

Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for Growth

Sometimes the biggest changes are the biggest opportunities for growth. One of Northwest Indiana’s most prominent promoters, Speros Batistatos, CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitor's Authority, recently sat down with Ideas in Motion Media Publsiher Chris Mahlmann to talk over a historic change - the closing of the iconic Star Plaza. To read more and listen to the full interview, follow this link: http://www.nwindianalife.com/business/business-development/61484-speros-batistatos-talks-star-plaza-economic-growth-and-the-need-for-a-northwest-indiana-convention-center-in-ideas-in-motion-media-roundtable?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NWILifeArticleFeed+%28NWIndianaLife.com+Articles+and+Videos+NEW%29&utm_content=FeedBurner
The Good News Driver on Working Together

The Good News Driver on Working Together

In our one of many informative videos with the Good News Driver aka Ideas in Motion Media CEO Chris Mahlmann, he talks about working together with various partners in order to deliver good news from around Northwest Indiana. All of the organizations featured in this video are as follows: Project Neighbors, LaPorte County United Way, Volunteers for ValPlayso, Michigan City, Challenger Learning Center, Hometown Happenings, Valparaiso Schools Foundation, Steindler Signs & Graphix, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Valparaiso YMCA, Bargin Barn, TalTree Arboretum & Gardens, NIPSCO, Valparaiso Police Department, Portage High School, and Valparaiso University. Curious about what LIFE has to offer? Well you can find out on all of our four websites! Get your 24/7 fix of good news straight from valpolife.com, portagelife.com, laportecountylife.com and nwindianalife.com
South Shore Legends Live 2020

South Shore Legends Live 2020

Join GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann and South Shore CVA President Speros A. Batistatos at the 2020 South Shore Legends Ceremony! Two new Legends became the 77th and 78th inductees to be honored on the South Shore Wall of Legends at the Indiana Welcome Center. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 7 – 9

By: Kayla Hofferth Last Updated: May 4, 2021

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 7 – 9 This weekend, celebrate Mother’s Day, catch a show production, and more. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Get ready for spring with a chance to win at Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo The winning...

Chair’ish the Children Auction Helps Raise Awareness of Child Abuse

By: South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority Last Updated: April 29, 2021

Virtual Auction held May 1 – 13, 2021 The annual Chair’ish the Children auction will be hosted online from May 1 – May 13, 2021 and is open to the public. Visit www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Chairish-The-Children--10218 to bid on 45...

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: April 26, 2021

South Shore CVA ambassadors use creativity, passion, and personal experience to connect visitors to the best of the Region Feature image photos by Becky Bewick (@beverly1717), Joanna Cortes (@joanna84c), Marianne Lee (@mariannejean61), Molly McGuire (@mmcguirl.photography), and Christine Olson (@colson6933) When South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA)...

By: Allison Tunstall Last Updated: April 6, 2021

South Shore CVA and National Softball Association prepare to host the 2021 World Series Softball Tournament While softball season has officially begun for high schools, universities, and amateur leagues throughout the Region, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is gearing up for its own Region-wide softball event later this summer. In...

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 1-4

By: Kayla Hofferth, Kelsea Costello Last Updated: March 31, 2021

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 1-4 Grab your visor and go golfing at Briar Leaf Golf Club Find pricing information and more here. Get caught up on the Center of Workforce Innovations’ podcast, Talking Talent The latest episode focuses on strengthening the healthcare talent pipeline...

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 26-28

By: Kayla Hofferth Last Updated: March 23, 2021

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 26-28 This weekend, enjoy the outdoors, play bingo, watch a comedy show, and more. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Join VNA of NWI and your fellow veterans for the Vietnam Veterans Breakfast celebration Open to all...

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 12-14

By: Kayla Hofferth Last Updated: March 9, 2021

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 12-14 This weekend, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, learn a new dance, try something off of Patrick’s Grille’s new menu, and more. Don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Listen to the new All About the Girls podcast...

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