Joe Donnelly is the congressman from Indiana’s 2nd District. As a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he is a Democrat committed to a moderate agenda that includes fiscal discipline and strong national security. He is also on three committees that...
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Joe Donnelly
Pete Visclosky
A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, Pete Visclosky represents Indiana's First Congressional District, which includes Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Benton Counties. Throughout his time in office, Pete has fought for good-paying American...
Read MoreThomas Felter
Thomas Felter Jr. has been named Porter’s “Associate of the Year” for 2009.Felter, a paramedic with Porter’s Emergency Medical Services for the last 12 years, is a familiar face in the community. He grew up in South Haven fully intending to...
Read MoreMark Heckler
Mark A. Heckler assumed his role as the 18th president in the 150-year history of Valparaiso University on July 1. He succeeded Alan F. Harre, who had served as president since 1988. Previously he served the University of Colorado Denver for more...
Read MoreJon Groth
In Groth’s professional capacity as Principal of the Porter County Career and Technical Education Center, he administers over 30 career and technical programs across Porter County that have an enrollment of over 950 students coming from ten...
Read MoreDeb Butterfield
Deb is an experienced marketing and communications executive with a proven track record of success and an especially keen insight into local political dynamics and external factors affecting organizational performance and behaviors.Twenty years ago,...
Read MoreLarry Hitz
Raised in Kouts, Indiana, Broker/Owner Larry Hitz co-founded Executive Group in 1982 with the true understanding of what defines a community. Having grown up in a loving, supportive family in a small town environment, Larry knew the significance of...
Read MoreHow To Have A Successful Grand Opening/Ribbon-Cutting/Open House
The Portage Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to have the opportunity to help with your business grand opening. The Chamber will provide you with the ceremonial scissors and the ribbon. We will also provide a mailing list for your invitations....
Read MoreJennifer Wright
Now the Director of Resource Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, Jennifer Wright is from Valparaiso and is a Boys & Girls Club alumnus. She has been working at Boys & Girls Clubs around the country for the past 20...
Read MorePat and Lindy Salvi
For over 25 years, Pat Salvi has been the managing partner of the prominent Chicago law firm, Salvi Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. He attended Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota where he received his Bachelor's degree, and then...
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