MEDIA AND PRESS CONTACT INFORMATION

MAGAZINES

Indiana Business
1100 Waterway Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 692-1200
news@indianabusiness.com

Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly
northwest@indianabusiness.com
(800) 473-2526

Valparaiso Magazine
Quarterly magazine published by the Valpo Chamber.
162 W Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1105
Submit press releases for Around Town or Calendar of Events:
santoszewski@valparaisochamber.org
View archived issues

NEWSPAPERS

Post-Tribune
902 Calumet Ave Ste 4
(219) 465-0157
www.post-trib.com

The Times
1111 Glendale Blvd
(219) 462-5151
www.nwitimes.com

Valparaiso Chronicle
10 North Washington Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-4639
chronicle@greatlakesmarketing.net

Valparaiso University - The Torch
torch@valpo.edu

Chicago Tribune
1-800-Tribune


RADIO

Radio One Communications
WLJE Indiana 105.5, WXRD XROCK 103.9, WZVN Z107.1, WAKE RADIO 1500 AM
2755 Sager Road
Valparaiso, Indiana  46383
Phone: (219) 462-6111
Fax: (219) 462-4880
News Director:
Laura Waluszko
lwaluszk@radiooneindiana.com

WVLP 98.3
Valparaiso’s Community Radio Station
(219) 476-9000
info@wvlp.org
www.wvlp.org/


TELEVISION

Comcast
17 N Washington
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 465-4156

WYIN 56/DT-17
local PBS station, local news and sports
8625 Indiana Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 756-5656
Fax: (219) 755-4312
news@wyin.com

 

NETWORKING, CAREER AND SMALL
BUSINESS ASSISTANT

Better Business Bureau
www.nwin.bbb.org

Center for Workforce Innovations
The Center of Workforce Innovations Workforce Investment Board (WIB) brings private sector leaders together with policy makers from government, education, economic development, labor, and community-based organizations to analyze regional labor market trends, needs, and issues, in order to develop strategic workforce solutions for the system in Jasper, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties.
2804 Boilermaker Court
Suite E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-2940
www.innovativeworkforce.com

Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation  
162 W Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN   46383
219-462-1105
www.valpoedc.org

Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is a membership organization consisting of members in the business, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors. Through its volunteer committees and its partnerships with organizations in the Northwest Indiana region, the Chamber works on economic development, member services, and legislative and quality of life issues. Any business, government entity, school corporation, not-for-profit organization or individual not actively associated with a business is welcome to join.
162 W Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN   46383
(219) 462-1105
www.valparaisochamber.org

KV Works
Services include registration and job search assistance, individual assessment, career and education information, labor market information, skills training and specialized workshops.
2600 Roosevelt Road, Ste 200-5
(219) 464-4861
www.kvworks.org

Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso
(219) 464-3400
www.valpokiwanis.org

Northwest Indiana Forum
A privately-funded economic development corporation for Northwest Indiana. Property search, state and local incentives, maps, regional profiles, and more.
www.nwiforum.org
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN   46368
219 763-6303

Northwest Indiana Professional Network
Whether you’re unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a new career, the Northwest Indiana Professional Network can provide the stimulus to kick-start your week.  Each Monday morning, dozens of area jobseekers gather at the Chocolate Café, 57 Franklin Street, Valparaiso at 8:00 a.m. Northwest Indiana Professional Network (NIPN) is a unique and growing organization comprised of highly motivated job seekers, human resources executives and workforce development professionals.  It is an extremely valuable resource through which individuals connect with other professionals seeking career opportunities and tap into the diverse knowledge and experience of its membership. Membership in NIPN is free, and the “perks” are many. New members and alumni are welcome to attend.  There are also opportunities for area businesses and other organizations to present to the NIPN membership.  For additional information, e-mail: Clarence Ehlers at  c.ehlers@verizon.net or contact your local KV Works/WorkOne office.  NIPN is sponsored by KV Works, Inc., and supported by The Center of Workforce Innovations.

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
www.rda.in.gov

Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission
NIRPC is designated the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for northwest Indiana.  As the MPO, NIRPC is responsible for coordinating the urban transportation planning process for the region. This NIRPC function is conducted in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and other regional transportation interests
www.nirpc.org
6100 Southport Road
Portage, Indiana 46368
(219) 763-6060

Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center
The SBDC is the product of a unique partnership between the Regional Development Company and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Its mission is to create, or keep, jobs in northwest Indiana. Small business resources, training, and consulting.
www.nwisbdc.org
2646 Highway Ave.
Highland, IN   46322
(219) 838-0176

Porter County Business League
An association of quality, non competing Porter County business people who work at building each others business (and of course their own business) by referring prospects to fellow League members.
www.portercounty.com/default.lasso.htm

Porter County Career and Technical Center (workforce assistance)
Offers career and technical classes and programs: Manufacturing, Health Services, Personal and Commercial Service, Engineering and Computer Technology, Construction, Mechanical Repair, and School-to-Work.
1005 N. Franklin St.
(219) 531-3170
www.porterco.org/pcve/

Rotary Club of Valparaiso
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meeting Day: Monday
Meeting Time: 12:15 p.m.
Meeting Location: Strongbow Inn
(219) 462-5121
www.rotary6540.org

SCORE (Northwest Indiana Chapter)
Retired executives and former small business owners who  volunteer their time and talents to assist Northwest Indiana area  entrepreneurs in starting a business or expanding their business through one-on-one counseling and business development workshops.   Call the Valpo Chamber office at 462-1105 to schedule a counseling session with SCORE.
www.scorenorthwestind.com

Valparaiso Elks BPOE #500
157 Jefferson Street
(219) 462-5421
www.valparaisoelks.com

Valparaiso Jaycees
www.geocities.com/valpojaycees

WorkOne
Assists employers seeking to fill positions, get information on Department of Labor Regulations, arrange for assessment, training or outplacement. Assists students needing to improve grades to complete Middle School, High School or College. Assists with those who need a GED. Information on Careers or Training Programs. Counseling on choosing a Career.
WorkOne can assist you...
Whether you are unemployed or employed and want to change careers.
Interested in apprenticeships or military service.
Veteran and need help with Employment or VA Services.
Disabled and need retraining, accessibility assistance, evaluation or training.
Main Website:   www.workonenw.com
Job Search Site:   www.workonenw.com/jobs.htm

Workforce Development Services
A nonprofit agency that works in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. As the administrative entity which provides employment and training services at the WorkOne Centers, their mission is to help area job seekers obtain the skills they need to get good jobs in the ever-changing labor market in Northwest Indiana.
840 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Gary, IN 46302
(219) 882-0033