City Councilperson Ed Gottschling speaks at Portage Exchange Club

PORTAGE | Former City Councilperson Ed Gottschling was the speaker at the March 27 Portage Exchange Club Meeting. Gottschling, a 19-year member of the Exchange Club, served four consecutive terms (16 years) on the Portage City Council. He discussed the workings of a municipal government, Por…

Portage blessed with location, access

PORTAGE | When a company looks to relocate or find a new home, its officials look for ease of transportation and access to reliable utilities among other things.

3 Porter County offices will branch out to Portage

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved a lease with the county to bring county auditor, assessor and treasurer offices to the University Center.

NIPSCO CEO: Company will do its part in economic development

PORTAGE | Jim Stanley told the crowd gathered at Woodland Park on Wednesday that if they just went out the door and down the block a bit they could see where he spent 18 years of his life.

Portage approves contribution to PEDCO budget

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved its annual contribution to the Portage Economic Development Corp.

Portage City Council approves tax abatement for AmeriPlex

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council last week approved a 10-year abatement for a speculative building at AmeriPlex at the Port.

Portage OKs tax break for Indiana Pickling expansion project

PORTAGE | The City Council approved tax abatements Tuesday for Indiana Pickling and Process at the Port of Indiana.

Portage commission approves funds for marketing material

PORTAGE | John Shepherd, the city's development finance adviser, told the Redevelopment Commission this week a recent encounter proves the city needs to improve its marketing materials.

Snyder recounts first 100 days as Portage mayor

PORTAGE | Portage Mayor James Snyder was told before he threw his hat in the ring last year to take over leadership of the city that the campaign was the easy part and his work would really begin when he took over the post.

Portage offers amenities both residents, businesses seek

PORTAGE | Portage is a "real gem" when it comes to marketing to new business prospects.

Redevelopment panel payments spawn dispute

PORTAGE | What is normally a quiet meeting turned contentious Wednesday as a Portage Redevelopment Commission member balked at funding the Portage Economic Development Corp. and paying for a marketing flier.

Redevelopment Commission member seeking answers

PORTAGE | Redevelopment Commission member Susan Kelly-Johnson said she had planned to go to Wednesday afternoon's meeting seeking answers to issues involving the University Center and Portage Economic Development Corp.

Portage mayoral election a rematch of four years ago

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories involving the Portage mayoral election.

New firm promises up to 500 jobs in Portage

One of the world's largest manufacturers of solar inverters will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Portage. On Thursday, Fronius promised to create 500 jobs by 2016.