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Get out your favorite team jersey and paint your face in team colors, because Chamber Network Night is coming to help you score great networking opportunities! On Thursday, October 13, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the Porter County Chamber Coalition will host the largest business-to-business networking event in the region.
Last year, over 1,000 business professionals toured the Porter County Expo Center looking for the best new products and services offered in Porter County.
The theme is all sports, all night! The possibilities are endless with decorating your booth to fit the theme. Be creative and enjoy a touchdown, or a basket, or a home run, or a GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL! Don't feel you have to dress up though, the main focus is to network with other businesses.
If you don't have a booth, don't fret! Admission is free and there will be lots of opportunities to gain new leads and even win some great prizes.
Make sure you mark your calendar, because if you do business in Porter County, this is where you need to be!
Thursday, October 13, 2016
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Chamber Tailgate Party
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Featuring many of Porter County's great restaurants!
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Hear the Candidates
The Valpo Chamber has organized an Election Forum to feature State candidates providing them an opportunity to express their position on various issues before the November election.
Tuesday, October 4
Valpo Chamber Office
162 W Lincolnway, 2nd Floor
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
State Candidates invited to speak:
Indiana State Rep. 4th Dist.
Ed Soliday (R)
Pamela Fish (D)
Indiana State Senator 5th Dist.
Ed Charbonneau (R)
Jim Harper (D)
An additional Election Forum for County Candidates is in the planning stages for later in October. Visit www.valpochamber.org for a current schedule of events. |
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Quarterly Luncheon
The Valpo Chamber's Quarterly Luncheon will feature presentations from three organizations whose purpose is to help you grow your business.
SCORE - Service Corp of Retired Executives
SBDC - Small Business Development Center
RDC - Regional Development Company
Learn the different options you have to make advancements, get help with business plans, or gather information about the purchase of new equipment or facilities.
Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Valparaiso University Harre Union 1509 Chapel Drive
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2017 Partnerships
The Valpo Chamber Partners (VCP) program provides members with options for streamlining their Chamber sponsorship opportunities, while enhancing their visibility and promotional opportunities.
This annual marketing investment 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, [email protected].
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September Wrap Up
We had several great events this past month. Thank you for making them all a huge success.
Breakfast with US Senator Donnelly
The Valpo Chamber would like to thank US Senator Joe Donnelly for presenting a legislative update on what he has been working on in DC and what he hopes to work on the rest of the year. Pictured above is Maggie Sheely with the US Chamber of Commerce, US Senator Joe Donnelly, and Rex Richards, Valpo Chamber President.
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AM Valpo
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FYI Business Workshop:
Employment Law Update
Thank you to F. Joseph Jaskowiak with Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP, for updating all the attendees on the new employment laws that will begin soon. Holiday Inn Express & Suites was a great host for this business workshop. FYI Business Workshops are held several times throughout the year on various topics to help you run your business. _________________________________________________
Business After Hours
Thank you to Taltree Arboretum & Gardens for hosting the September After Hours event. This event was catered by Aberdeen Manor. Business After Hours typically happen on the third Thursday of the month at various Valpo Chamber businesses.  ______________________________________
Leadership Academy continued in September
Recent sessions were held at United Way of Porter County and Retro Tech Systems, Inc. Thank you for hosting us! Leadership Academy is a program where attendees meet for eight sessions to enhance their leadership skills and learn how to get more involved in the business and non-profit communities in Valpo.
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Building the Chamber's Network
Thank you to the following businesses for sending membership leads our way this past month:
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Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, October 4
Election Forum
162 W Lincolnway
Wednesday, October 5 AM Valpo 57 Franklin St 7:00 a.m. No advanced reservations required - FREE
Thursday, October 13 Chamber Network Night 215 E Division Rd 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Booth to Booth Networking 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open to the Public 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tailgate After Hours
Tuesday, October 18
Election Forum
Valpo Chamber
162 W Lincolnway
More Information Available Soon
Thursday, October 20
Business After Hours
Hosted by Valparaiso University Athletics
at Kelsey's Steak House
2300 Morthland Dr
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25
Ribbon Cutting
Porter Co. Education Services Div. of Career & Technical Education
1005 N Franklin St
4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26
Ribbon Cutting
Revitalize Massage Studio
300 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton
4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27
Quarterly Luncheon - Scale the Size of Your Business
Valparaiso University Harre Union
1509 Chapel Dr
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register Here
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, December 1 Holiday Open House 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions on how to better utilize your membership, please call us at 219-462-1105 or email [email protected]. Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce 162 W. Lincolnway Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-462-1105 |
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Contact Us!
Valpo Chamber 162 W Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462-1105 |
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Keep connected to the Valpo Chamber on your mobile device! |
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