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CHAMBER FOCUS | 2020 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
The Valpo Chamber and the City of Valparaiso have
recognized 10 local businesses and organizations for their
commitment and investment in Valparaiso by awarding
them with a 53rd Annual Community Improvement Award. A
luncheon, sponsored by presenting sponsors Porter Regional
Hospital and NITCO; featured sponsors 1st Source Bank,
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, CLH CPAs and Consultants,
St. Mary Medical Center, and Teachers Credit Union will be
held on Thursday, August 6. The event will be held at the
Porter County Expo Center to honor the recipients and their
projects that improve our city.
Community Improvement Awards are based on the visual impact
of exterior appearance and are judged on the following criteria:
Enhances the attractiveness of Valparaiso; Compatible with the
area and environment; Makes a commitment to Valparaiso’s
future; Shows creativity/innovation in both design and use of
materials; Enhances the quality of life and promotes pride in
Valparaiso. These projects join the more than 350 properties that
have been recognized since the awards program began in 1967.
Barley Properties – Bluejay 1
2650 Barley Rd
Architects – Curran Architecture and Holladay Properties
Designer/Contractor – Holladay Properties
Crew Carwash
2615 LaPorte Ave
Architect - Cripe Architecture
Contractor/Builder - Integrated Construction Solutions, LLC
Civil Engineer - DVG Team Inc.
Stacks Rooftop
175 Lincolnway, Ste C
Contractor – Vaughn Staab
Designers – Art Georgian Jr. & Vaughn Staab
Builder – VLS Construction
20 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2020