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 2023.
We welcomed CEOs and local leaders to the table to chat with our Founder Chris Mahlmann, we celebrated achievements across healthcare organizations, we invited females 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 2023!
GOVERNOR ERIC HOLCOMB VISITS GREATNEWS.LIFE FOR AN UPDATE ON INDIANA’S GOOD NEWS
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb traveled to Valparaiso on Tuesday, February 21 to congratulate both the Valparaiso Vikings State Championship Football Team and visit the GreatNews.Life office. Continuing his support of Northwest Indiana (NWI), Holcomb took time out of his busy schedule to highlight the positive news throughout the state.
Read more about Governor Holcomb's visit here!
A GREATNEWS UPDATE WITH VALPARAISO MAYOR ELECT JON COSTAS
Valparaiso Mayor Elect Jon Costas sits down with GNL Founder Chris Mahlmann to shares his excitement looking to his mayorship in 2024 and the opportunity to build a sense of unity, transparency, and collaboration with the citizens of Valparaiso.
AATG PODCAST: KATIE RIDINGER
This episode features Katie Ridinger. Katie, Youth Enrichment Director at Valpo Parks, has been involved in youth development work for over 20 years. Her proudest accomplishment was her service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 2013-2016. Katie has an undergraduate degree in broadcasting and a master’s degree in Intercultural Youth and Family Development. She enjoys playing pickleball, line dancing, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!
The All About the Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life
LEADERSHIP LIFE WITH GENE CRUSIE
Surf Internet’s CEO Gene Crusie visited the GreatNews.Life office to share some of what he’s learned after three decades of championing affordable, high-quality, reliable internet around the country. Crusie began his internet career in the early ‘90s and has helped develop and launch dozens of internet service providers. Since taking over Surf Internet five years ago, the company has grown to nearly 125 people providing internet access across three states. Surf Internet is committed to building an unparalleled network to provide high-speed, reliable internet access to all.
LEADERSHIP LIFE: SSCVA DAVE URAN
SSCVA President/CEO Dave Uran sits down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to discuss a wide array of topics, including the growing tourism industry in Northwest Indiana and his lifelong involvement with sports. The South Shore Convention and Visitors’ Authority is a not-for-profit organization that plays a vital part in the growth of tourism in the Northwest Indiana Region, providing marketing and support services for convention, sports, and special interest segments that help lead to the economic growth and overall enhancement of quality of life in the Region. Uran goes in depth on the impact that tourism has on the Region, and why adding a Convention Center to the area is on the top of his priority list as SSCVA President. Uran speaks about his time being the Mayor of Crown Point, and how the relationships and experiences gained during that tenure have influenced his leadership at the SSCVA. Uran is also actively involved with local sports in the area as a fan and referee, and talks about his perspective on being an official and how it has shaped him as a person.
ALL ABOUT THE GIRLS PART 8: DENA WHALING
This year's AATG event at Urschel Pavilion in Valparaiso, Indiana continued the tradition of creating a bigger, better, and more bedazzled gathering for women to celebrate what makes them unique. The Northwest Indiana venue is the host for a plethora of events involving the community. Watch Dena Whaling deliver a heartfelt speech about finding hope in the pain of losing her son, Keegan.
CELEBRATE POWERFUL WOMEN IN THE REGION WITH THE ALL ABOUT THE GIRLS PODCAST
There are so many powerful women in the region. Let's celebrate them by highlighting all of our guests so far on the All About the Girls podcast.
GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life.
ALL ABOUT THE GIRLS PART 8
This year's AATG event at Urschel Pavilion in Valparaiso, Indiana continued the tradition of creating a bigger, better, and more bedazzled gathering for women to celebrate what makes them unique. The Northwest Indiana venue is the host for a plethora of events involving the community.
BIZ IN THE BACKYARD – WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GNL?
GreatNews.Life held its annual Biz in the Backyard event, an event that brings together Region partners and the Lifer team for a day of networking and fun! Tune in as we asked some of our partners what they love about GNL!
NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS NEW CHESTERTON LOCATION HOUSES ALL YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS
NorthShore Health Centers has opened up their Chesterton location, housing an assortment of healthcare specialties to provide for all of your needs. These include services in family practice, OB/GYN, pediatrics, ultrasound, dentistry, vision, chiropractic, and substance abuse treatment among others. Checkout the new location at 801 Broadway, Chesterton, Indiana 46304!