We published several hundred business stories to the PortageLife.com Business page this year. Everything from feature stories on your favorite Portage area businesses to Midweek mingles and special events held by the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce were fair game for good news.
It’s still as easy as ever to share your business story with us! Just send an email to share@portagelife.com and we’ll be on it!
Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are your Top 10 business stories in Portage from 2014!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County welcomed two new members to the board of Directors at the August 18, 2014 meeting.
Portage Community and Business Night a 'Win-Win' for Everyone
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce had another successful Portage Community and Business Night on Thursday at Woodland Park.
With 11 years and counting, this event continues to be a great opportunity for businesses to showcase themselves to the Portage community. The event offered tons of products, food, and some great entertainment. Community members got the chance to interact with local businesses and meet the people behind them.
Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Members Mingle at Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse was the host of the latest “After Hours” celebration, a “MidWeek Mingle” put on by theGreater Portage Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. It’s the second time the popular Portage eatery has sponsored the event.
Collins Seeks to Increase Profitability and Membership at Midwest Family Federal Credit Union
Dave Collins has an extensive history with Midwest Family Federal Credit Union, recently being appointed as the president by the board of directors.
A member since its inception in 1970 when he was hired to the Midwest Division of the National Steel Corporation, Collins is now focused on achieving more profitability for the credit union in addition to adding members and increasing their loan portfolio.
Meet the Staff at Harbor Buick GMC
We highlighted the on the job workers at Harbor Buick GMC, Portage’s most recognizable car dealership. Take a look at this one, which is an interview with sales associate Clayton Elliott!
Buzz Points Rewards MACU Debit Card Holders for Shopping Local
Buzz Points representative Carlos Camacho said that while national companies often spend a good amount of money on marketing strategies, small businesses do not have to, and that’s where Buzz Points can help.
"State of the Chamber" Address Shows Recent Growth of Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce
Partners and members of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce gathered on Thursday afternoon at Latitudes at Marina Shores restaurant to hear about a number of successes in 2014 and look forward to a great 2015.
New Service Director is Familiar to Arnell
Duane Purnick has always had a love for cars.
Purnick started in the automotive industry at age 16 and obtained his first job at a new car dealer two years later as a used car technician.
It Pays to Maintain: Reeder’s Auto Service Center Offers Advice to Beat the Heat and Lessen Their Carbon Footprint
We met with Phil Line, of Reeder’s Auto Service Center in Portage, to discuss the keys to preparing one’s vehicle for a steadfast season of driving.
New Health at Work Clinic Opens at Portage Hospital
A new addition was welcomed at Porter Health Care System's Portage Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Health at Work, a new occupational and corporate health clinic, has been open and in use since November 17, 2014. It is the second Health at Work clinic and it mirrors the original clinic located in Valparaiso on La Porte Avenue.
The main use of the clinic is to help companies and the men and women who keep them running. Employees who experience on-the-job injuries or have pre-employment requirements for testing would go to this clinic. Porter works with many businesses in the area to make sure that their staff stays safe and healthy.
We encourage you to send us your business story ideas in 2015 in hopes of cracking the top 10 next year!