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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COVER PAGE 4<br />
CONTENTS | SPRING <strong>2020</strong><br />
SECTIONS...<br />
CHAMBER FOCUS<br />
>> Leadership Academy 2019<br />
PAGE 20<br />
MEMBER INVESTOR<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
PAGE 23<br />
BUSINESS SNAPSHOTS<br />
PAGE 24<br />
For Valpo’s Economy<br />
NEW MEMBER INVESTORS<br />
>> New Board-Approved Members<br />
PAGE 26<br />
FEATURES<br />
PAGE 10:<br />
Building a Strong Future<br />
Northwest Indiana’s Skilled Trade<br />
Workers Are Good For Business And<br />
The Community<br />
PAGE 16:<br />
Hands-On For An<br />
Upper Hand<br />
Porter County Career And Technical<br />
Center Gives Students An Early<br />
Career Advantage<br />
AROUND TOWN<br />
>> Local Business News<br />
PAGE 30<br />
A LOOK BACK<br />
>> “100 Years of <strong>Valparaiso</strong> Events”<br />
PAGE 34<br />
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT<br />
PAGE 37<br />
TALKING TOURISM<br />
>> “Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard”<br />
PAGE 38<br />
<strong>Valparaiso</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> circulates 18,000 copies per issue by direct mail to all businesses, and, on a rotating basis, to most households in the 46383, 46384, and 46385 zip codes.<br />
A PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER VALPARAISO<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
162 W Lincolnway, <strong>Valparaiso</strong>, IN 46383<br />
Phone (219) 462-1105, Fax (219) 462-5710<br />
info@valpochamber.org | www.valpochamber.org<br />
GREATER VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
Rex G. Richards, CCE, President<br />
Julie Gaskell, Executive Vice President<br />
Danielle Oeding, Vice President, Sales & Marketing<br />
Kurt Gillins, Vice President, Programs & Communications<br />
Christine Pazdur, Chief Financial Officer<br />
Sue Stymiest, Resource Director<br />
Donna Austin, Assistant Resource Director<br />
VALPARAISO MAGAZINE<br />
PUBLISHER Rex G. Richards, CCE<br />
EDITOR Kurt Gillins<br />
SALES Danielle Oeding<br />
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION<br />
Kre-Eight Design Marketing<br />
FEATURE WRITING Amanda Wilson<br />
COVER/FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Aran Kessler Photo.Imaging<br />
PRINTING Boy-Conn Print & Copy<br />
MAILING Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service<br />
TO SUBMIT AROUND TOWN ENTRIES:<br />
call (219) 462-1105 or send to<br />
info@valpochamber.org, Attn: Editor<br />
FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES:<br />
call (219) 462-1105, Attn: Danielle<br />
or danielle@valpochamber.org<br />
ValpoChamber.org<br />
This issue of <strong>Valparaiso</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> was printed during the time that COVID-19 closures and restrictions were enacted.<br />
Please be aware of potential changes to information, featured events, and activities.
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