I Love to Live or Work in Portage Because…

We've had some great feedback over on the PortageLife.com Facebook page when we asked our fans to finish the sentence: "I love to live or work in Portage because...". What do you love about Portage?

Be sure to let us know either by email to contribute@portagelife.com or by heading over to our Facebook page, 'liking' us, and letting us know over there! Join the over 2,600 people that love to hear and share great things going on in Portage!

Because my family has owned a business here for close to 45 yrs and the people are great! I worked for my family's full service gas station and towing company from the time i was 15 til we sold it in 2005. I now work for Moody Blooms. Love this city and the people here do business with small business owners like my family service center and the flower shop im at!
Cara Reeder

I like the walking trails, shopping, and my church.
Beth 'Bresnahan Roach' Franzen

Don't forget the Portage Community Historical Society--Al Goin Museum located at Countryside Park off U.S. 6 across from Camelot Lanes! Open on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer!
Barb Borg Jenkins

Ohhhhh...I have to bite! Because the people here are not afraid to speak their minds, work hard for a higher purpose and give back every chance they get to their fellow man(or woman)! he he!
Robin Lynne Wilkening

Well if Robin didn't comment then I would think she wasn't feeling well!
Joe Wiszowaty

Portage does rock! Its a great city! Robin knows what she's talkin about ;)
Cara Reeder

Friendly people, great shopping, The Bridge church, being on the lake, safe neighborhoods, and an awesome walking trail.
Tara Lynn Shroats-Day

Close proximity to the beach and the elementary schools are great!
Jennifer Smolnicky

What's not to love - I live in a small, fairly quiet neighborhood and yet am just minutes away from Town & Country, Kohls, a super Wal-Mart, a super K-Mart etc.! Our police and fire departments are top notch, trash removal is efficient, snow removal is efficient.....Portage is just a great place to live!
Kathleen Donahue