All Chamber members are invited to the Friday, January 20 Legislative Hotline beginning at 7:30 a.m. held at the Valpo Chamber, 2nd Floor Board Room.

State Senator Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso), member of the Senate Finance Committee, and State Representative Ed Soliday  (R- Valparaiso), Chair of the House Transportation Committee will be present. 

This legislative briefing will give members an opportunity to hear firsthand about legislation being enacted in Indianapolis.

State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage), State Representative Chuck Moseley (D-Portage), and the Duneland and Portage Chambers of Commerce will also be present via conference call. This program is open to all Chamber Members at no cost.

Dr. James Dworkin (center, standing) addressing the crowd

The Valpo Chamber recently sponsored an informational panel on the subject of "Right to Work." Over 70 citizens attended to listen to issues on both sides on the subject.

Moderator for the event was Dr. James Dworkin, Chancellor of Purdue University North Central. Dworkin is an expert in Labor Relations and a practicing Labor Management Mediator.  Panelists included George Raymond, Staff Specialist in Human Resources and Labor Relations for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce; Stewart McMillian, President and CEO of Task Force Tips; Brenden Clancy, Owner of Clancy's Irish Pub in Portage; and Jim Robinson, Director-District 7, United States Steelworkers Union.

The presenters made comments and then took questions from the floor. 

The Indiana General Assembly will be taking up the issue of determining if Indiana should or should not become a "Right to Work" State. The Chamber organized and hosted the event as an informational meeting for members. 

The Valpo Chamber Partners (VCP) program was launched in 2006 to provide members with options for streamlining their Chamber sponsorship opportunities, while enhancing their visibility and promotional opportunities.  This annual marketing campaign prominently promotes your business on signage, inside Chamber publications and on our website, and at events throughout the year. The VCP is a terrific way to gain extensive exposure and valuable name and logo recognition.   

The VCP features four partner packages to choose from, at four price points. Each of the packages includes incentives, complimentary tickets to events, special recognition and promotion, and sponsorships to high-profile networking and educational events.

To inquire about the available packages and their specific benefits, contact Danielle Oeding, at (219) 462-1105, or oeding@valparaisochamber.org.

By now Chamber members should have received membership investment renewals for 2012 in the mail. The Valpo Chamber cannot continue its quality programs and events without you. We appreciate your support and look forward to the Chamber Centennial in 2012! If you have any questions about your membership, please contact Danielle Oeding at (219) 462-1105.