LEAP celebrates board members and sponsors on the lake with third annual Appreciation Day 

LEAP celebrates board members and sponsors on the lake with third annual Appreciation Day  There’s nothing like the feeling of celebrating a warm day on the lake. The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) held its third annual Appreciation Day gathering on Tuesday, September 3. This year’s celebration took place at the...

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Mayor Tom Dermody Announces New Development Along 39 North

Mayor Tom Dermody Announces New Development Along 39 North Mayor Dermody in partnership with IST Distribution, announced plans for a $24 million capital investment to build and equip an 81,000 sq. ft. plastic pellet distribution facility along 39 North at 2321 Progress Drive.  IST Distribution will...

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LEAP’s La Porte Young Professionals host LakeFest Cornhole Tournament at Stone Lake Beach

LEAP’s La Porte Young Professionals host LakeFest Cornhole Tournament at Stone Lake Beach On the afternoon of Sunday, July 28, La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership’s (LEAP) La Porte Young Professionals (LPYP) group hosted its annual cornhole tournament. The event took place at the Beach House on the shores of La Porte’s Stone...

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LEAP drives community growth with 50th annual Play Day Golf Outing

LEAP drives community growth with 50th annual Play Day Golf Outing The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) invited people and businesses throughout the community to their annual Play Day Golf Outing. The event was hosted at Beechwood Golf Course on Friday, July 12. Bert Cook, executive director of LEAP,...

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Congressman Frank Mrvan and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody announce $1 million federal grant for downtown La Porte

Congressman Frank Mrvan and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody announce $1 million federal grant for downtown La Porte On the sunny afternoon of July 1, La Porte residents, first responders, and municipal staff gathered in The Reading Wifi Garden of the La Porte County Public Library for a momentous occasion. Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody and Indiana First...

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City of La Porte Common Council passes resolution that facilitates historic partnership between Microsoft and LEAP

City of La Porte Common Council passes resolution that facilitates historic partnership between Microsoft and LEAP On the sunny evening of June 3, the City of La Porte Common Council assembled in the council chambers of La Porte City Hall for a truly monumental session. Bert Cook, executive director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP), brought...

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