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December 2015

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Put it on your calendar now - we want to see you at the Valpo Chamber Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 
Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Chamber office, located at 162 W Lincolnway, complete with music, refreshments, and delicious hors d'ouevres provided by Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa.

This event is free to attend!
 
Decked out for the holiday season, our second floor conference rooms will prove to be a fantastic setting to connect with friends and associates and exchange holiday tidings!



The Holiday Open House is sponsored by:
     
 

SALUTE TO LEADERSHIP



 
ANNUAL MEETING/STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS


 

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CONCLUDES
The Valpo Chamber Leadership Academy recently graduated its tenth class of emerging community leaders.
 
The 2015 Leadership Academy graduates pictured above, from left to right, include:
Lawrence Gains, Frontier Communications;
Jessica Klemz, Home Mountain Printing;
Jacquelene Bovy, Horizon Bank;
Michael Mulder, Regal-Beloit;
James Pelligrini, The Times Media Company;
Stephany Meredith, REGIONAL federal credit union;
Eric Zosso, Zoesco Coworking;
Jerry Del Real, 1st Source Bank;
Charlene Lewis, Fifth Third Bank
Not pictured are  
John Dalton, NITCO and
 
Special thanks also goes to Kris Parker, Purdue Extension, for facilitating this year's sessions.  
 
The Leadership Academy Program, established in 2006, brings together business and community leaders to create a network of speakers and mentors who participate in coaching sessions, small-group discussions, and skill-building seminars with the program's students.
 
During the focused seven-session program, participants are infused in the community, exploring the public/city government, private business sector, and non-profit organizations that currently benefit from local leaders.
 
Upon completion, students are expected to take the insights, skills, and contacts gained and apply them to community organizations. To date, over 60 local organizations have benefited from volunteer time from the Leadership Academy participants, past and present.
 
 
Congratulations!
 
Leadership Academy 2016 will begin in August.  Please contact Kurt Gillins for more information and to begin the application process.
VALPO CHAMBER DATES TO SAVE FOR 2016
Several dates have already been set for events in 2016.  Please take a moment to mark your new calendars so you don't miss any of them. 
  
Salute to Leadership - Saturday, January 9, 2016
Annual Meeting (Quarterly Membership Meeting) - Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Bowl-A-Rama! - Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Envision the Future - Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Spring Quarterly Membership Meeting - Wednesday, April 27, 2016
FunDay Golf Classic - Monday, June 27, 2016
Community Improvement Awards (Quarterly Membership Meeting - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Chamber Network Night - Thursday, October 13, 2016
Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Holiday Open House - Thursday, December 1, 2016

Additional dates of other events will be listed as they become available.  

If you have any questions, or would like to join a committee for one of these events, please contact Kurt today! 
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Gift Certificate Header
The holiday season is upon us and the Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates are flying out the door.
 
Sue Stymiest is ready to take orders for you to surprise your family, friends, kids' teachers, coaches, bosses, or employees with a gift that makes everyone smile.
 
Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates can be purchased in any denomination and can be used at over 140 Valpo Chamber member businesses.
 
If you have a large order, we ask that you call ahead. For more information, or to place an order, please email Sue Stymiest, Resource Director.
 
Please remember the Valpo Chamber will be closed December 24 through December 27, so please make your Christmas gift certificate purchases by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23!

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES


Partner Program 2013The Valpo Chamber Partner (VCP) program, launched in 2006, provides members with options for streamlining their Chamber sponsorship opportunities, while enhancing their visibility and promotional opportunities.
 
This annual marketing campaign prominently promotes member businesses on signage, inside Chamber publications, on the website, on the new mobile app, 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 - Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze - at four price points. Each package includes incentives, complimentary tickets to events, special recognition and promotion, and sponsorship of high-profile networking and educational events.
 
To inquire about the available packages and their specific benefits, contact Danielle Oeding, at (219) 462-1105, danielle@valpochamber.org.
NEW CREATION MEN'S RESALE SHOP RIBBON CUTTING

NEW CREATION MEN'S RESALE SHOP

2102 N Calumet Ave

219-286-7061

Thursday, November 5, 2015

organizations

SAND CREEK COUNTRY CLUB RIBBON CUTTING

Sand Creek Country Club

1001 Sand Creek Dr, S, Chesterton

219-395-5200

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

banquet/meeting room facilities; bridal products/services; caterers; golf courses/country clubs; special event planning/products/services

NAPOLEON STREET RIBBON CUTTING

Napoleon Street Opening

Monday, November 23, 2015

RUSTED OAK: GENTLEMAN'S BOUTIQUE RIBBON CUTTING

RUSTED OAK: GENTLEMAN'S BOUTIQUE

19 Lincolnway

219-510-0016

Monday, November 23, 2015

apparel - retail

THANK YOU...FOR THE CONNECTIONS!
THANKS TO...Chocolate CafeRich Schmidt of  Living Hope Community Church and Analisa Warring,  REGIONAL federal credit union, for hosting the very popular Valpo Chamber monthly morning program A.M. Valpo!
 
THANKS TO...  Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, for hosting our November 2015 Business After Hours!  

THANKS TO...the following members who sent in membership leads in October: Mike Michalak, Trail 9 LLC; James Tudor, Tudor Cleaning & Restoration Services.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, December 1
Ribbon Cutting
Massage Envy, 300 Porter's Vale Blvd, Ste 110
4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2
AM Valpo
7:00 a.m.
No advance registration required

Thursday, December 3
Holiday Open House
Valpo Chamber, 162 W Lincolnway
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 10
Speed Networking
Valpo Chamber, 162 W Lincolnway
4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16
Ribbon Cutting
Ascent Hearing Center, 3907 Calumet Ave, Ste 201
4:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17
Ribbon Cutting
1st Source Bank, LaPorte Ave & Sturdy Rd Roundabout
4:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, December 25
Valpo Chamber Offices will be closed.

Thursday, December 31
Valpo Chamber Offices close at noon.

Friday, January 1
Valpo Chamber Offices will be closed.

Wednesday, January 6
AM Valpo
7:00 a.m.
No advanced registration required
SAVE THE DATE

 

Saturday, January 9

Salute to Leadership
Sand Creek Country Club, 1001 Sand Creek Drive S, Chesterton
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards

Wednesday, January 27
Annual Meeting/State of the City Address
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.