“If there’s anything this pandemic has taught me, it is that times like these bring out the best in humanity,” said Amy Parker, Business Development Manager for Portage Economic Development Corporation (Portage EDC). The COVID-19 pandemic has...
When a business is looking to put down roots there are several things to consider and local economic development organizations can be of great help. In Portage, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (Portage EDC) has been working hard to...
On Friday morning, the student body at Portage High School experienced a unique opportunity to explore potential careers, practice their workforce readiness skills, and build valuable connections that will serve as a touchstone for future...
Working to make your community the best it can be could be challenging for anyone. But someone with a lot of heart like Matt Harris proves that a passion for the people and strong dedication can take you a long way. As President of the Board of the...
We published hundreds of articles on the Portage.Life Business Section this past year. We were there for the new innovations and projects, celebrations, and successes. With so much to choose from, we knew it would be a difficult choice, so we rounded...
As the year and the decade come to a close, Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) members gathered Wednesday morning to reflect on the community’s economic success and share highlights with members. Meeting at Woodland Park’s Sycamore...
The Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor is one of the Region’s somewhat hidden engines. Home to a vast amount of real estate, cargo, and industry, the harbor helps propel commerce not just around Northwest Indiana, but worldwide. The Port of Indiana...
“Nothing over here at the ‘Nut House’ is ever completely smooth sailing,” said Carol Podolak as Joy Thompkins, her partner in crime and fellow co-owner of B Nutty finished her sentence, “We specialize in crunchy peanut butter for a...
