Spring 2020 Valparaiso Magazine
The size of the gap between open jobs and available trades workers is widening. The spring issue of Valparaiso Magazine takes a closer look at this growing need in our own community and the educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing this lucrative career niche.
The size of the gap between open jobs and available trades workers is widening.
The spring issue of Valparaiso Magazine takes a closer look at this growing need in our own community and the educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing this lucrative career niche.
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BUSINESS<br />
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VALPO CHAMBER<br />
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IBEW LOCAL 531<br />
219-362-2119<br />
2751 N State Rd 39<br />
La Porte, IN 46359<br />
www.ibewlocal531.org<br />
Main Contact – Jim Clarida<br />
IBEW Local 531 is the local source for IBEW which<br />
represents approximately 775,000 active members<br />
and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields,<br />
including utilities, construction, telecommunications,<br />
broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.<br />
The IBEW has members in both the United States and<br />
Canada and stands out among the American unions in the<br />
AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in<br />
so many skilled occupations.<br />
LARSON-DANIELSON<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
CO., INC.<br />
219-362-2127<br />
302 Tyler St<br />
La Porte, IN 46350<br />
www.ldconstruction.com<br />
Main Contact – Terry Larson<br />
Larson-Danielson Construction in La Porte, is a leader among Midwest<br />
Construction companies and building contractors in medical, education,<br />
commercial and municipal construction projects. Voted Best Commercial<br />
Contractor in Northwest Indiana for eight consecutive years, Larson-Danielson is<br />
trusted throughout the region to handle the biggest commercial construction jobs<br />
and deliver the highest quality since 1908.<br />
TASK FORCE TIPS<br />
219-462-6161<br />
3701 Innovation Way<br />
<strong>Valparaiso</strong>, IN 46383<br />
www.tft.com<br />
Main Contact – Martin Sonnenberg<br />
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From a simple sketch on a napkin by Clyde McMillan that started a company over 40 years ago,<br />
Task Force Tips saves lives and protects property by designing and manufacturing innovative tools<br />
which exceed the expectations of those that risk their lives to save others.<br />
Business Snapshot businesses are selected among Valpo Chamber Members related to the overall theme<br />
of the <strong>Magazine</strong> issue. These featured members all represent skilled trades.<br />
24 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE | SPRING <strong>2020</strong>
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