MidWeek Mingle Portage Chamber of Commerce Don't miss March's MidWeek Mingle taking place on March 26 from 4-6 pm at Longhorn Steakhouse, 1650 Olmstead Drive, Portage. Light appetizer will be provided. Soft drinks and alcohol available for purchase. Build business through socializing and friendships, through gatherings every 4th Wednesday of the month. Come out, relax and unwind with friends in a casual atmosphere. Bring your business cards! Call the Chamber office at 219-762-3300 to RSVP. See you next Wednesday!
Money Smart Week Fair Ivy Tech Community College Join us for this opportunity to strengthen your financial stability. Whether you want to learn the basics, improve your financial IQ or start your own small business, we have a workshop to meet your needs April 5, 2014. Register for these FREE workshops at www.nwivolunteer.org/agency/moneysmart Contact Person Martina Tovar Website www.nwivolunteer.org/agenices/moneysmart Phone 219.462.2940 Email mtovar@gotoworkonenw.com
It Just Takes One Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County kicked off its annual It Just Takes Onefundraising campaign with powerful words from Ebonè Ivory, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County's Youth of the Year, and Jennifer Hedger, a Club parent at a breakfast featuring Guest Speaker Jason Mergl from Kemper Preferred. The goal for this year's fundraising campaign is $195,000.
Open Position Ideas in Motion Do you have what it takes to be a processing editor??? Join the Ideas in Motion team today. Click here to view job description and qualifications. http://www.portagelife.com/business/jobs/39979-ideas-in-motion-media-seeking-processing-editor
Preventing Colon Cancer St. Mary Medical Center Learn what you can do to prevent colon cancer Monday, March 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. St. Mary Medical Center 1500 S. Lake Park Ave Hobart, IN 46342 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Learn what you can do to prevent colon cancer, and how to recognize the early warning signs. Join gastroenterologist Mark Fesenmyer, MD, as he discusses symptoms, causes and treatment options in this interactive seminar and Q & A session. This program is Free. Please register at 219-836-3477 or 866-836-3477
PCBN-Basket Items Needed Portage Chamber of Commerce The Portage Community and Business Night is only 1 month away! If you have decided that you are not going to sponsor a booth this year but still would like to support this event, please consider donating an item for one of the four baskets the event will be raffling. Any business interested in donating needed basket items can drop them off at the Chamber office Monday thru Friday from 8:30-4:30. All items are greatly appreciated!
Ribbon Cutting Pet Supplies Plus As most of you have noticed the construction happening for some time now....THE GRAND OPENING is finally here! Portage Pet Supplies Plus will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11 at 9:00 am. The community is invited to this event. Light refreshments will be served. Sales and Give-Away's will begin on April 12. Watch for upcoming promotional materials.
Memorial Service Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Yogi Bear would like to invite all veterans, their families and the families of fallen & wounded soldiers for a memorial service on Sunday May 25th at noon.
Veterans "Business over Breakfast" 1st Source Bank 1st Source Bank has teamed up with local business development organizations to present "Business Over Breakfast," a free workshop to help veterans who either own or want to start their own business. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Portage University Center located at 6260 Central Avenue.
Wild West Wednesday's Texas Roadhouse Starting Wednesday March 5th and every Wednesday we will be offering our 8oz Sirloin for $9.99. We also have 1/2 Price Margarita's on Wednesdays. In addition..... we are raising money for local kids with MDA until the middle of March. Donate $5 and we will give you a coupon for a free blossom valued at $4.99. Contact Person Douglas Giltrap Website texasroadhouse.com Phone 219-762-5900 Email store_portagein@texasroadhouse.com
Suffering from Sinus Pain and Pressure? St. Mary Medical Center Dennis Han, M.D., Ear, Nose and Throat specialist will discuss the latest technologies in sinus surgery that provide patients with less invasive options and minimal discomfor. Wed March 19 6-8 at St. Mary Medical Center. Register at 219-836-3477
Reality Store Purdue North Central It's that time of year again! Purdue North Central is hosting their annual Reality Store at the Portage Middle Schools. If you have volunteered in the past you will be contacted soon. This program can only survive with the help of volunteers. The Reality Store will be held at Fegely Middle School May 22 from 7:30-12:30 and at Willowcreek Middle School on May 29 from 7:30-2:30. If you have not volunteered for this wonderful program in the past, and are interested in doing so, please contact the Chamber office at 219-762-3300. Help spread the word about our e-mail marketing benefit to Portage Chamber members. Go to the Portage Press Event Form on our website. Complete and hit submit and your entry will be e-mailed to the Portage Chamber office. Entries should be in by end of business every Friday to be included on the next Wednesday's newsletter.
Thank you for your continued support of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce.