VALPO CHAMBER SEEKING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS The
Nominating Committee of the Greater Valparaiso
Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for
consideration to the Board of Directors to serve
a three year term from January 2011 to December
2013.
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or
a key member of their organization.
VALPO CHAMBER FUNDAY
CLASSIC - A "FUNDAY" FOR ALL! FunDay
Classic Winning Foursome: Team Century 21
Alliance Group from left: Nick Sommer, Bryan
Bennett, Andrew Wallen, and Chris Campbell.
Team Century 21 Alliance Group
won with the score of 49, breaking all records
at Valparaiso Country Club.
Great job!
Over 180 participants gathered for the
annual Valpo Chamber FunDay Classic Golf Outing
at the Valparaiso Country Club on June 28, and
enjoyed a day filled with spectacular
weather, fun, and relaxation. The premier golf event provided members with an
opportunity to allow themselves, their business
associates, and good friends to a great day of golf.
Golfers were treated to opportunities to
win great prizes, special games, and 18 holes
of
golf on a beautiful course. Highlights of the
day included:
First Place Foursome: Team
Century 21 Alliance Group
Runner Up Foursome: Team
Gary A. Nondorf DDS
Skins: Century 21
Alliance Group; Gary A. Nondorf, DDS;
Golden Technologies, Inc.; Sensit
Technologies; and Verizon.
Women’s Longest Drive: Brittney
Nondorf
Men’s Longest Drive: Bryan
Bennett
Women’s Longest Putt: Kathryn
Hepko
Men’s Longest Putt: Jeff
Sopko
Women’s Closest to the
Pin: Jane Szymczak
Men’s Closest to the
Pin: John Brunker
Other winners included:
Valpo Chamber 50/50 Drawing – Kevin
Bontrager and raffle winners –
Bryan Bennett, Fred Cicco,
Troy Clark, Mike Miller,
Gary Nondorf, Jeff St.
Aubin, Mark Trumbull,
and Jack Wallace.
The generosity of our
sponsors is always outstanding and the FunDay
Classic was no different. Thanks to Presenting
Sponsor: Porter Health System; Featured Sponsors: 1st
Source Bank, Centier Bank,
Citizens Financial Bank, Harris N.A.,
NIPSCO, REGIONAL federal credit union,
The Times Media Company, and Teachers
Credit Union; Contributing Sponsors:
Allegius Federal Credit Union, Golden
Technologies, Inc.; Horizon Bank;
Laciak Accountancy Group, P.C.; MacLennan
& Bain Insurance; Mortgage
Professionals Group; Peoples Bank,
Scannell Wealth Management Group; Hole
Sponsors: Computer Services, Inc., Design Organization,
Horizon Bank, Laciak Accountancy
Group, P.C.;
North Coast Distributing, Inc., PATH-A Positive
Approach to Teen Health, ROI Network, Simko
Signs, Star Disposal of Indiana, Town & Country Market,
Universal Restoration Services,
Uzelac and Associates, and Valparaiso
University.
VALPO CHAMBER 9th ANNUAL Lu-WOW! The CAN'T-MISS
party of the summer! The
Lu-Wow! Committee is excited about the big move
to the Porter County Municipal Airport! In the
planning stages to transport the event to this
new location, and make it bigger and better than
ever, the 2010 “Lu-Wow! A Runway Rendezvous”
will be held on Friday, August 6, from
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy this entertaining
evening under the stars featuring live music,
dancing, and the great tastes
of Pikk’s Tavern –
chosen again as this year’s caterer.
Join the fun! Tickets
are on sale now for this casual party where
members, spouses, friends, and the community
connect. Rain or shine; must be 21. To purchase
tickets or for additional information,
download order form or contact
the Chamber office at (219) 462-1105.
Presenting Sponsor: Porter
Health System; Featured Sponsors: Centier
Bank, REGIONAL federal credit union,
Teachers Credit Union; Contributing
Sponsors: 1st Source Bank, Citizens
Financial Bank, Harris N.A., The
Times Media Company; Supporting Sponsors: Golden
Technologies, Inc., Horizon Bank,
MacLennan & Bain Insurance, Mortgage
Professional Group, Peoples Bank,
Scannell Wealth Management Group, and
Valuation Services LLC.
VALPO CHAMBER NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH
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Valpo Chamber is pleased to announce a special
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Aaron's Sales & Lease
2004 Calumet Ave
(219) 462-8143 Furniture
On June 18, Aaron's Sales & Lease celebrated
its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. New
to Valparaiso, Aaron's offers furniture,
electronics, computers, and appliances.
Aaron's promises customer satisfaction by
providing the highest level of service, a
large selection of name brand products and
guaranteed low price. For additional information on products
offered at Aaron's, visit
www.shopaarons.com.
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From preparation to closing, remember to make
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THANKS TO... ...Chocolate Café,
John Freyek, Citizens Financial Bank
and Gary Taylor, KENPRO
Cleaning Services, Inc.
for hosting the very popular Valpo Chamber
monthly
morning program A.M. Valpo!
...Jim Jorgensen and Tina Bengs of
Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP for the
Employment
Law Update presentation at our June Membership Meeting! Thanks to
program sponsor Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, LLP and presenting sponsors
Centier Bank, NIPSCO,and Teachers Credit Union!
...Zao
Island for hosting the June
Valpo Chamber
Business After Hours!
...Valparaiso
Dept. of Parks and Recreation for partnering
with us to provide space for our
June Speed Networking Event at the Rotary Shelter!
...the
following members who have sent
membership leads in June: Lou Butcher,
Furniture
Werks; Beckie Guffin, Direct Mail ADvantage;
Lori Nicklas, Teachers Credit Union;
and Brie Zacharias, The Times Media Company.
Monday, July 5
Valpo Chamber - CLOSED - Independence Day
The Chamber will re-open Tuesday, July 6
Wednesday,
July 7 A.M. Valpo 7:00
a.m. Chocolate Cafe, 57 Franklin Free to attend. No reservations required.
Sponsor:
The Times Media Company A.M. Valpo is a favorite Chamber
networking event among members.
Each
participant gives a 30-second introduction
of their business and services. The event is
the perfect way to improve your networking
and speaking skills.
Wednesday, July 7 43rd
Annual Community Improvement Awards
12:00
p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Harre Union, Valparaiso University
Hosted by: Valpo Chamber and City of
Valparaiso
Presenting
Sponsor: Porter Health System
Contributor: Kennedy Buick/Mazda; Home
Mountain Printing
Members: $15/prepaid - $17/invoiced
Non-members: $20/prepaid
RSVP by Wednesday, July 1
DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER
REGISTER ONLINE
Thursday, July 8
Ribbon Cutting 4:00 p.m.
Ribordy Liquors, 1665 W Morthland Dr
Thursday, July 15
Business After
Hours, Ribbon Cutting & 25th Anniversary
Celebration 4:30 p.m. -
6:30 p.m.
Don Quijote Restaurante, 119 E Lincolnway
Friday, July 23 Public
Policy Forum 7:30 a.m.
Valpo Chamber
162 W Lincolnway
2nd floor conference room
Topic: Gary-Chicago Airport
Friday, July 30
Ribbon Cutting 5:00 p.m.
One Source Outfitters Archery Shop, 123 W US
Hwy 6
Friday, August 6 Lu-Wow! 7:00
p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Porter County Municipal Airport
4207 Murvihill Rd
$25/per person
Rain or shine; must be 21.
Menu by Pikk's Tavern
Presenting Sponsor: Porter Health System Featured Sponsors: Centier Bank;
NIPSCO;
REGIONAL federal credit union; Teachers Credit Union; Contributing
Sponsors: 1st Source Bank; Citizen
Financial Bank; Harris N.A.; The Times Media
Company;
Supporting Sponsors: Golden
Technologies, Inc.; Horizon Bank;
MacLennan
& Bain Insurance; Mortgage Professional
Group; Peoples Bank; Scannell
Wealth Management Group DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER ORDER TICKETS ONLINE
SAVE THE DATE For these great Chamber events!
Speed Networking - August 24
Chamber Network Night - October 28
Holiday Open House - December 2
You have received this e-mail because you are a member of the Greater
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.
If you have any changes to your membership information, contact the
Chamber at (219) 462-1105.
Your membership is valuable. Thank you for your continued support.
The
Nominating Committee of the Greater Valparaiso
Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for
consideration to the Board of Directors to serve
a three year term from January 2011 to December
2013.
FunDay
Classic Winning Foursome: Team Century 21
Alliance Group from left: Nick Sommer, Bryan
Bennett, Andrew Wallen, and Chris Campbell. 
The
Valpo Chamber is pleased to announce a special
member-exclusive savings with Constant Contact.
We've teamed up with the leading email marketing
service focused exclusively on small-business
needs. That means we can bring you a proven,
powerful and cost—effective way to stay in
touch-and stay connected with—your customers and
prospects. 
43rd
Annual Community Improvement Awards
Public
Policy Forum
Lu-Wow!