LaPorte firm casts net for innovation assistance

Executives at a LaPorte-based manufacturing firm said a lack of innovation in recent years threatened the company's existence.

Chamber Network Night scares up some business

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Held for over 20 years around Halloween, the Porter County Chamber Coalition’s Chamber Network Night features plenty of scary decorations and employees dressed in costume.

Tickets on sale for candidate forum luncheon

CHESTERTON | Candidates for local, state and national races will be participating in a Candidate Forum Luncheon hosted by the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 24. To be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Chesterton, the event will offer gu…

Chamber to Host “Kicked-Back” Dinner Tour

CHESTERTON | Public tickets are now on sale to “Experience The Progressive Dinner: Kicked-Back Style,” the second dinner tour to be hosted by the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce. To be held on October 16, the tour will begin sharply at 6 p.m. at Hooligan’s Pub in Chesterton.

CHS art student wins downtown Banner Design Contest

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce has announced the winner of its Downtown Beautification “Essence of Duneland” contest. From among fourteen Chesterton High School students from Mrs. Kristin Renehan’s art classes, the design of Mae Bass was chosen to adorn the banners …

The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Duneland Distinguished Woman Award Nominations Open

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Duneland Distinguished Woman Award, which will be presented at the State of the Chamber Luncheon on August 22. Nominees must reside in the Chamber service area (Towns of Beverly Shores, Burns Ha…

Important reminders for fireworks on the Lakefront

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Fireworks on the Lakefront on Tuesday. The event will take place at the Indiana Dunes State Park & the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Join the Chamber and the Town of Porter for live entertainment, food …

Community nominations sought for State of Chamber Awards Luncheon

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking community nominations for a series of seven awards given during the State of the Chamber Awards Luncheon, to be held on Aug. 22 at Sand Creek Country Club. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office, loca…

“State of the Workforce” Luncheon June 27

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host a Fast Track Luncheon on June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Chesterton. Duneland community and Chamber members are welcomed to this event, which will feature a “State of the Workforce” presentation…

Public voting for Downtown Banner Design

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce has opened the selection of the design for its Downtown Beautification Banners to the voting public. While in the past the Chamber has selected the banner design, this year designs were solicited from Chesterton High School students, w…

Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Passes Resolution Supporting the General Fund Referendum

CHESTERTON | On Thursday, April 19th, The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously on a resolution to support the General Fund Referendum and to encourage its members to vote "yes" on May 8th. Sixteen of the eighteen board members were present for the vote…

Duneland Chamber annual meeting and board installation

CHESTERTON | Join us in welcoming our 2012 Board of Directors and extending gratitude to our 2011 leadership during our Annual Meeting and Board Installation. Sand Creek Country Club will be our host for this luncheon, which will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Group pledges to use data to spur development

VALPARAISO | A panel of academics and business leaders Wednesday pledged to continue researching how to ignite development in Northwest Indiana during its presentation of regional economic and educational statistics.

Hundreds Enjoy Chesterton/Duneland Chamber Party in the Park

CHESTERTON | Approximately 800 children, adults and families attended Party in the Park this past weekend and participated in the fun, food and festivities of the event.

Tiffany Bley joins Diversified Marketing Strategies, Inc.

CROWN POINT | Diversified Marketing Strategies, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Tiffany Bley as Director of Communications to their staff. As Director of Communications, Bley will be directing all facets of public relations and writing for the agency.

Chamber seminar offers tips for underwriting mortgages

CHESTERTON | The public is invited to attend a free monthly educational seminar hosted by the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce

Chesterton’s European Market opens with Market Day Deals and new website

CHESTERTON | Chesterton's European Market opened May 7.

Chesterton/Duneland Chamber welcome nominations for State of Chamber July 27

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they are welcoming community nominations for the State of the Chamber Awards Luncheon July 27.

April 7 seminar to focus on online security

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce's next Sunrise Seminar will take place at 8 a.m. April 7 at the Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave.

Sunrise Seminars Shedding Light for Chamber Members

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new monthly educational series called Sunrise Seminars, sponsored by a different Chamber member each month and offering array of topics to benefit other members.