Valpo's come a long way in 10 years, mayor says

VALPARAISO | Many improvements have been made in the city in the last decade, but Mayor Jon Costas promised many more in the coming decade.

Valpo chamber supports Illiana expansion into Porter County

VALPARAISO | Expansion of the Illiana Expressway east through Porter County is one of the four issues the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce will support during the coming session of the state Legislature.

Valpo to sponsor a new South Shore poster

VALPARAISO | A new South Shore commuter rail poster featuring Valparaiso's new Central Park Plaza will be created as a marketing, promotional and, city officials hope, moneymaking tool in 2013.

State candidates stress jobs, education funding

VALPARAISO | Both the challengers for the Indiana Senate District 5 and the State Representative District 4 are teachers, so it was no surprise that much of Tuesday's candidate forum dealt with education.

21 honored by Valpo chamber for improvements

VALPARAISO | It's been 45 years since Len Ellis suggested the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce give an annual Community Improvement Award, and Thursday a total of 21 plaques were given to various entities.

Valpo Parks Foundation adds four members

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Parks Foundation has a new president and vice president and four new members.

Valpo chamber rakes in more ICEA awards

VALPARAISO | The awards just keep on coming for the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.

Valpo chamber's Richards named exec of the year

VALPARAISO | In what is a first for Northwest Indiana, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce President Rex Richards has been named state Chamber Executive of the Year.

Costas sees growth ahead for Valpo

VALPARAISO | Mayor Jon Costas predicted the next 20 years will see "unparalleled opportunity, growth and success" for Valparaiso and Porter County during his annual State of the City address.

Banker named to vacant Valpo Park Board seat

VALPARAISO | It didn't take long to fill the Park Board vacancy created by Tim Daly's election to the council.

Ethics expert to visit Valparaiso, speak at VU on Jan. 11

VALPARAISO | It's good the city developed an ethics ordinance before it was faced with ethics problems, but it would be even better if ethics were addressed on a county level, a nationally known ethics expert said.

Valpo council candidates find a lot to agree on

VALPARAISO | A somewhat sparse crowd of about 50 attending Thursday's forum for council candidates heard a lot more agreement than disagreement on issues ranging from their vision of the city to the importance of neighborhood schools.

Valpo mayoral candidates spar over spending priorities, buses

VALPARAISO | The stage of the Chicago Street Theater provided a different sort of drama Tuesday with a cast of two, the man running for mayor of Valparaiso.

Valpo chamber sponsors candidate forums

VALPARAISO | For those who enjoy good political theater, two of Valparaiso's theatrical venues will host forums for the city's candidates to present their roles in the upcoming election.

Buildings earn community improvement honors

VALPARAISO | Martin Binder Jewelers and Valparaiso University's Heritage Hall were double winners at Wednesday's 44th Annual Greater Valparaiso Community Improvement Awards.

Valparaiso Chamber to host Disney Institute in August

VALPARAISO | Disney Institute is bringing its professional development program, Disney's Approach to Business Excellence, on Aug. 16 to the Harre Union at Valparaiso University.

Business plan workshop scheduled for Tuesday in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Educating Business hands-on seminar Tuesday about creating a business plan.

Valparaiso Chamber to host Disney Institute in August

VALPARAISO | Disney Institute is bringing its professional development program, Disney's Approach to Business Excellence, on Aug. 16 to the Harre Union at Valparaiso University.

Valpo OKs fee waiver to help construction

VALPARAISO | Let the building begin.

Recession has slowed but not stopped Valpo's progress

VALPARAISO | In the midst of one of the worst recessions in the nation's history, Valparaiso has managed to grow and thrive. And, now that it appears the recession is easing, the city appears poised for a big upswing.