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South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

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Beauty, history, fun and excitement are yours to discover in the South Shore. Just a short 30 minute drive away from the heart of downtown Chicago, The South Shore is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the gracious hospitality of the country's Midwest.

The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, as the official destination marketing organization, leads & supports the visitor industry through the marketing & development of the South Shore from convention, sports, gaming & special interest travel segments, thereby increasing economic impact, creating employment & enhancing the communities' quality of life.

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  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

    South Shore CVA Hospitality Awards 2020

    We are excited to honor individuals for their contributions to tourism and hospitality! The awards presented for the Attraction of the Year, Elected Official of the Year, Event of the Year, 2020 Industry Champion, and 2020 Exceptional Performers. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

    R.O.S.E. Awards Ceremony 2020

    R.O.S.E is an acronym for Recognition Of Service Excellence. The program shines a light on the waiters, cab drivers, service associates, and other non-managerial hospitality employees that make every Indianapolis visitor feel special. By going beyond the expectations of their job descriptions these service champions leave lasting impressions that bring true meaning to the phrase “Hoosier Hospitality.” Typically, the South Shore CVA gathers every to honor these goodwill ambassadors at a gala event and awards ceremony. However, this year due to COVID-19, they had to reschedule the event, and ultimately decided to host it virtually. Our wonderful producers at GreatNews.Life helped them broadcast this awards ceremony via Facebook Live. Watch this fantastic celebration of an industry and the people who roll up their sleeves and do their jobs every day with pride in their companies and their city. WINNERS R.O.S.E. Awards Winners: Chana Thompson, Server at Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, Ameristar East Chicago Samantha Farler, Server at Merrillville Florist & Tea Room Patricia Scott, Slot Attendant at Majestic Star Casino Alexa Cano, Special Events Coordinator at the Mascot Hall of Fame Karen Jones, Server at Tiebel’s Restaurant is very deserving Izayah Edwards, Service Clerk at Jewel Osco in Crown Point R.I.S.E. Awards Winners: Natalie Garza, Visitor Experience Manager at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center Sonja Dectelides, Director of Human Resources at Majestic Star Casino Sponsored by: Fair Oaks Farms, Teibel's Restaurant, Ameristar Casino EC, Albanese Confectionary, Chicagoland Popcorn, Deep River Water Park, Mascot Hall of Fame, Doc's Smokehouse and Craft Bar, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center, Majestic Star Casino, Horseshoe Casino, Chicago White Sox. The Life Sites: www.valpo.life www.laportecounty.life www.nwi.life www.portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for...

    Tourism Roundtable: The End of an Era and the Opportunity for Growth

    Sometimes the biggest changes are the biggest opportunities for growth. One of Northwest Indiana’s most prominent promoters, Speros Batistatos, CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitor's Authority, recently sat down with Ideas in Motion Media Publsiher Chris Mahlmann to talk over a historic change - the closing of the iconic Star Plaza. To read more and listen to the full interview, follow this link: http://www.nwindianalife.com/business/business-development/61484-speros-batistatos-talks-star-plaza-economic-growth-and-the-need-for-a-northwest-indiana-convention-center-in-ideas-in-motion-media-roundtable?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NWILifeArticleFeed+%28NWIndianaLife.com+Articles+and+Videos+NEW%29&utm_content=FeedBurner
  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA Visit "A Christmas Story" Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome...

    Visit "A Christmas Story" Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome Center

    Everyone from the region knows about "A Christmas Story" and what it means to the families who grew up in Northwest Indiana, and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority loves it just as much as you do. For the past eight years the SSCVA has been showcasing their exhibit for the holidays - seven "A Christmas Story" shop windows that originally were showcased at Macy's. We recently talked to the SSCVA CEO about the exhibit, why people are so attached to the movie, and why he loves putting the windows up each year.
  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA The Good News Driver on Working Together

    The Good News Driver on Working Together

    In our one of many informative videos with the Good News Driver aka Ideas in Motion Media CEO Chris Mahlmann, he talks about working together with various partners in order to deliver good news from around Northwest Indiana. All of the organizations featured in this video are as follows: Project Neighbors, LaPorte County United Way, Volunteers for ValPlayso, Michigan City, Challenger Learning Center, Hometown Happenings, Valparaiso Schools Foundation, Steindler Signs & Graphix, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Valparaiso YMCA, Bargin Barn, TalTree Arboretum & Gardens, NIPSCO, Valparaiso Police Department, Portage High School, and Valparaiso University. Curious about what LIFE has to offer? Well you can find out on all of our four websites! Get your 24/7 fix of good news straight from valpolife.com, portagelife.com, laportecountylife.com and nwindianalife.com
  • Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA South Shore Legends Live 2020

    South Shore Legends Live 2020

    Join GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann and South Shore CVA President Speros A. Batistatos at the 2020 South Shore Legends Ceremony! Two new Legends became the 77th and 78th inductees to be honored on the South Shore Wall of Legends at the Indiana Welcome Center. Like and subscribe! The Life Sites: NWI.life Valpo.life Laportecounty.life Portage.life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

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Resiliency of Tourism with South Shore CVA

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, January 15 – 17

Kayla Hofferth
By: Kayla Hofferth Last Updated: January 12, 2021
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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, January 15 – 17 This weekend, eat delicious food, make healthy drinks, get creative, and more. Read on below for our full list of fun things to do. Don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Celebrate National Pizza Week with a...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, January 15 – 17

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, December 24 – 27

Kelsea Costello
By: Kelsea Costello Last Updated: December 22, 2020
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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, December 24 – 27 This weekend, celebrate the holidays with events around the Region! Get cozy for a storytime, explore the outdoors, get active, and more. Read on below for our full list of fun things to do. Don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, December 24 – 27

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South Shore Legend Alvah Curtis Roebuck

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South Shore Legend Donald S. Powers

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RISE Award winner Natalie Garza

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2020 South Shore Legends Induction Ceremony

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2020 South Shore Legends Inducted

By: South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority Last Updated: December 10, 2020
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2020 South Shore Legends Inducted Two new Legends became the 77th and 78th inductees to be honored on the South Shore Wall of Legends at the Indiana Welcome Center on at 6 pm on Thursday, December 10th. The Wall of Legends Project is sponsored by BP Whiting Refinery. The...

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