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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Interested in joining the largest and most active chamber in<br />
Northwest Indiana? Contact Danielle Oeding at (219) 462-1105<br />
or danielle@valpochamber.org.<br />
F45 <strong>Valparaiso</strong><br />
2272 W US Hwy 30, 46385<br />
649-1774<br />
Jason Cotton<br />
Health/Fitness Centers, Equipment, Instruction<br />
f45training.com/valparaiso/home<br />
F45 is a mix of circuit and HIIT style<br />
workouts geared toward everyday movement.<br />
Through cutting edge technology,<br />
professional in-studio trainers and everchanging<br />
workouts, F45 has become the<br />
world’s fastest growing fitness franchise.<br />
This fitness community was designed<br />
for any age level, any fitness level and<br />
everyone who wants to perform better in<br />
all aspects of their life. Everyone gets a<br />
one-week free trial.<br />
Innovative Physical<br />
Therapy<br />
265 E Morthland Dr, Ste A<br />
926-5850<br />
Keith Ellis<br />
Physical Therapy<br />
goinnovativept.com<br />
At Innovative Physical Therapy we<br />
take pride in the fact that most of<br />
our patients were referred to us from<br />
other patients-not just doctors. Oneon-one,<br />
hands-on attention is how<br />
we set ourselves apart from other<br />
practices in Northwest Indiana.<br />
J.J. Fuds Inc.<br />
316 N 400 E<br />
531-1566<br />
Brad Gottschlich<br />
Manufacturing/Industrial<br />
jjfuds.com<br />
J.J. Fuds Inc. manufactures and sells<br />
products for distribution through retail<br />
in the pet industry. Family-owned and<br />
located east of Route 2, our current<br />
product line features several flavors of<br />
soft rawhide chews for K-9s of all sizes.<br />
JL Mechanical LLC<br />
1505 <strong>Valparaiso</strong> St<br />
242-1922<br />
Justin Laroux<br />
Heating & Air Conditioning<br />
24-hour heating and air conditioning<br />
company. Service, repair, maintenance<br />
and installation for commercial and<br />
residential.<br />
JRS Mar/Com<br />
9800 Connecticut Dr<br />
Crown Point, 46307<br />
312-339-9359<br />
Joseph Skibbie<br />
Advertising/Creative & Marketing Services<br />
jrsmarcom.com<br />
JRS Mar/Com is a Digital Marketing<br />
Agency focused on helping your business<br />
#BeSeen & #BeHeard. We work with<br />
your company to develop a professional<br />
online persona. Working with you to<br />
develop websites that convert, social<br />
media presence that engages your<br />
clients and search campaigns that help<br />
people find your business.<br />
KFC<br />
2402 N Calumet Ave<br />
464-4512<br />
Sean Shaia<br />
Restaurants<br />
kfc.com<br />
Franchise-owned Kentucky Fried<br />
Chicken. Online ordering, catering, and<br />
delivery are available.<br />
Lerner & Rowe Injury<br />
Attorneys<br />
421 W 81st Ave<br />
Merrillville, 46410<br />
708-222-2222<br />
Arianna Baiz<br />
Attorneys/Legal Services<br />
lernerandrowe.com<br />
Lerner and Rowe has helped tens of<br />
thousands of people who’ve suffered<br />
accidental injuries. Already nationally<br />
recognized in Arizona, our firm has<br />
expanded to Washington, Oregon, California,<br />
Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee,<br />
Illinois, and Indiana. We take pride in<br />
fighting for each and every client’s case,<br />
big or small.<br />
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YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR A TRUSTED<br />
Electrical Professional<br />
Electricians Local 531 is committed to<br />
“lighting the path” to strong communities.<br />
The members of the IBEW 531 are<br />
very proud to be a part of the community.<br />
They show this by contributing countless<br />
hours of service and skill to local<br />
charitable organizations. Along with<br />
donating their time and skill to<br />
various projects, our members also<br />
live locally, pay taxes locally, and<br />
shop locally. All of these attributes<br />
allow our members to help build<br />
strong communities for everyone.<br />
We just happen to<br />
train the best Electricians.<br />
To support your Local Electricians visit:<br />
www.ibewlocal 531.org<br />
Providing Skilled Craftsmen for over 80 Years<br />
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