One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s happening around us and share that with the community has been a particularly special part of 2024.
We welcomed CEOs and local leaders to the table to chat with our Founder Chris Mahlmann, we celebrated achievements across healthcare organizations, we invited women and women supporters to our annual All About the Girls event, and we did it all with a video camera and a team who loves sharing positivity to our audience.
In no particular order, here are the top 10 videos on Valpo.Life to recap the good news in 2024!
Chris’ Story: The Founding of GreatNews.Life
Chris Mahlmann reflects on his journey from a career in financial markets to founding GreatNews.Life which is dedicated to positive news in Northern Indiana. He shares how he connected to the Valparaiso community, which inspired him to create an online space that celebrates uplifting stories and combats negativity. Over the past 15 years, this platform has grown to reach over 100,000 daily visitors, becoming a vital source of positive news that resonates with the community and beyond. This video highlights the importance of focusing on the good and creating a culture of positivity.
The 8th Annual Good Life Awards Recap
With over 100 attendees filling out the La Porte Civic Auditorium this Thursday, November 30, GreatNews.Life’s Good Life Awards returned in style after a five year hiatus. The awards ceremony honoring the people working tirelessly to keep the Region great took place over a champagne breakfast that kept things light and jovial.
Harley Davidson of Valparaiso clothes and accessories
With warmer weather on the Region’s horizon, it’s a great time for a motorcycle ride through town while a relaxing warm breeze rustles through your hair. Before mounting the bike and hitting the road though, be sure to make a pit stop at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso to check out the store's Motorclothes and accessories. With tons of options in stock, you’ll be sure to kick off this riding season in style.
Popcorn Fest 2024
Popcorn Festival 2024 was one for the books! If you missed it check out the recap here!
The History and Future of Chester Inc.
Join Adam, Tony, and Drew, the three sons of Pete Peuquet, as they discuss taking over the company from their father. They talk about their personal experiences with Chester Inc, what the culture of the company is like, running a business with your family, and what the future holds for Chester Inc.
All About the Girls: Michelle Andres and Felicia Kuschel
For April's AATG, your host Jenny Craig-Brown chats with two exceptional women: Michelle Andres and Felicia Kuschel from Group7even, a marketing agency in Valparaiso. Listen along and learn about these ladies' backgrounds, the beginning of Group7even, and just how important having an ally at work can be.
Mayors of the Region support GreatNews.Life
Support for GreatNews.Life's launch of Michiana.Life, its fifth network committed to spreading good news, comes from all across the Region! In this video, mayors from around NWI express their gratitude about GreatNews.Life's effect on their communities and why all cities should team up with Northern Indiana's all-positive digital news network.
Remembering Lorrie Woycik
"Always look on the bright side and find something positive because our world is full of negatives. If we look for something positive in the worst situation, you can always find something positive. Take everything to the Lord.” - Lorrie Woycik
Working Together for Porter County
Keeping Porter County's government effective and efficient for everyone is a team effort. In this video, learn how the different entities in Porter County — including the Circuit Court, the assessor, and historical sites like the Memorial Opera House — work together to make things as easy as possible for the average Porter County resident.
Leadership Life with Mike Jessen
GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann sits down with Mike Jessen, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater NWI, to discuss how Mike's first jobs shaped him, his first steps into leading others, being vice president of Aldi, and working as a city administrator for Porter County.