2012 is coming to a close, friends. So let's look back fondly on all the things that have happened. At PortageLife, we captured many of these things via video camera. So this is our gift to you: a recap of 2012 with the Top 10 Videos of 2012!
The People of Portage with Brandon Vickrey: Episode 1
In the very first episode of "The People of Portage", a short interview show, Brandon Vickrey talks to the people in Portage about the different traditions that they do around the holidays. Kirsten DeMass, Emily Evans, Amanda Klenk, Michael Bourge, Tommy Elwood, and Edna Elwood are all interviewed. Take a second and peek into the lives of the people of Portage!
The People of Portage with Brandon Vickrey: We Love PHS Basketball!
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In the second episode of The People of Portage, Brandon Vickrey talks to his fellow Portage High School students about why they love attending the Boys and Girls basketball game nights.
The IT Life - New Hire
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Thanks to the Bargain Barn (bargainbarninc.com) for "G" the giraffe! Meet our newest "hire" in the IT Department. Is he the right fit for the job? Let us know in the comments!
Interview with Lorri Feldt of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center
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Chris Mahlmann sits down to discuss the role of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (nwisbdc.org) in the community with their new Regional Director, Lorri Feldt. Lorrie discusses how the NWISBDC helps support entrepreneurs looking to open or further a business by creating business plans, helping find and navigate financing, and through seminars that cover a range of business-related topics. All services through the NWISBDC are free, with 2-hour seminars offered at a low fee.
The People of Portage with Brandon Vickrey: End of the School Year
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For this week's "People of Portage" video, Brandon Vickrey talks to students at Portage High School and asks the question: What event are you most looking forward to over the final month of the school year?
Portage Chamber's Portage Community Business Night "30 Seconds of Fame" 2012
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The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce held its ninth annual Portage Community Business Night at Woodland Park on April 19, 2012, with what seemed to be a record turnout for the community event. We had an awesome time connecting to many new faces at the event and re-connecting with some in the community who we hadn't seen in some time. We always enjoy the opportunity that the PCBN event gives us to put ourselves out in front of the community, and it gives us a chance to share our story about sharing the positive stories of the people, organizations, and businesses in Portage. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and to those of you who stopped our team members to talk as we walked around to see all that Portage has to offer. We had a good number of attendees who participated in our “30 Seconds of Fame” video, too! Special congratulations go out to the Portage Chamber of Commerce team, the Woodland Park staff, and the Portage Junior ROTC members who worked so hard to put on a great event. We had a blast, and we’re surely not alone. We can’t wait for next year’s event!
The People of Portage with Brandon Vickrey: Insomnia Fundraiser for The Caring Place
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Brandon attends the Insomnia fundraiser for the Caring Place and interviews his fellow attendees about the experience and what they're looking forward to. Insomnia is a lock-in event at Portage High School where everyone stays up around the clock!
Good Life Awards Video
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Here's a slide show of the biggest events of 2012 captured on camera!
Congressman Pete Visclosky Talks About Cooperation and Online Media
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Congressman Pete Visclosky sits down with Ideas in Motion Media Publisher Chris Mahlmann to talk about how differing parties cooperate and come to compromise, and also about his early adoption of online media to communicate with constituents.
Featured Profile: Bargain Barn
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Bargain Barn is a discount store located in Valparaiso. Come in and check out the great deals and wonderful finds! Clothes, accessories, housewares, furniture, building supplies, hunting and camping gear, and more!