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The ValpoLife/PortageLife Business in the Backyard event rocked downtown Valpo on Wednesday, September 29th! Our backyard was bursting with great people, tasty food from local restaurants, and fantastic music provided by 27 Entertainment. We also had a ton of great prizes to give away, graciously donated by area businesses. The following is a list of the prizes, as well as those who won them!
Air One – Regional Poster
Michelle Andres
Cavanaugh Orthodontics – Electric toothbrush
Jeff Walsworth
Cinemark Theater – Movie passes
Steve Walsh
Pat Rhew
Jim Paglia
Mike Brown
Flanagin’s Bulk Mail – VALPO photo
Dave Arnell
First Financial Trust Mortgage – Bag chairs
Leigh Mosser
Nancy Brown
Kathy Sipple
Jon Groth
Suzan Hoeksema
Golf USA – Wilson irons
Jeremi Lamberson
Harley Davidson of Valparaiso – T-shirts
Rick Mech
Grant Andres
Ben Reeder
Rachel Minich
Heinold and Feller – Oil changes
Fred Grady
Erl Alfredson
Heather Bradford
Home Pro and Golden Tech – Hats, Mugs, Cozies
Flanagin’s
Derek Frazier
Lisa Sut
Chris Costello
Bounce N Around
Jared McCart
Ivan Garcia
Robert Rottinger
Masterson Insurance
rTrail
Chadwick Bukur
David Doelling
Cherie Photography
Justin Savich
Valerie Steil
Inman’s – Gift cards
David Fritsch
Matt LaBarbera
Zak Konway
Martin Binder – Gift bags
Michelle Andres
Lisa Fietz
Leigh Mosser
David Doell
Camie Marfoe
Nate’s Car Wash- Free wash
Jodi Frailey Leetz
Eric Leonard
Doug Masterson
Steve Rimmel
Portage Holiday Inn Express – Overnight stay
Evan Rowland
Portage IMAX – Movie and concession passes
Katie Brown
Angel Othon
Page Ford
Zack Alfredson
Suzan Hoeksema, Foot Care Nurse - Spa Foot Care Package
Kat Rodenberger
Tate’s Place Restaurant – Gift certificates
Brad Swanson
Dan Ford
Dan McGuire
James Snyder
Corey Alfredson
Tony’s Saddle Shop/Tony’s Pizza – Gift bag
Wade Breitzke
Our fantastic food and drinks were provided by Pikk’s Tavern, Uptown Café, Valpo Velvet, Ribordy Liquors, Strongbow, South Bend Chocolate Company, Tropical Salads, Abigail’s Desserts, and several other ValpoLife/PortageLife supporters! Music was provided by 27 Entertainment, with the TVs and video from GracePoint. Bounce N Around provided the inflatable boxing ring, Heinold and Feller sent over the ATV with ice to hold drinks, Harley Davidson brought by a cool motorcyle, and Golden Tech provided the ping pong table. Goodie bags were given out as guests left, filled with information and gifts from local companies.
ValpoLife/PortageLife would like to thank everyone that donated to this event, as well as everyone that came out and helped make it a fun time! Hope to see you at the next Business in the Backyard!