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JANUARY 2016THANK YOU CHAMBER MEMBERSThe December Membership Meeting acknowledgedour 25-year Members. Pictured (Left) ChamberPresident Fred Leep, Pleasant View Dairy, TomRoach, Purdue Calumet University, RichardAllenbaugh, Allenbaugh State Farm Insuranceand Chamber Director Mary Luptak.Community Hospital and Peoples Bank were alsorecognized as 25 Year Members. Rich Miller, SpitzMiller White Havens Insurance was acknowledgedas a Chamber Charter Member.THANK YOU CHAMBER VOLUNTEERSWe appreciate the continued help from manyChamber Members during the year. Pictured (right)Cindy Rucinski, James & Sons; Fred Leep, Bill Leep,Pleasant View Dairy; Rachel Leep, HHS student; PaulDoherty; Cecile Petro, Highland Redevelopment;Rhiannon Cizon, Paun Family Chiropractic; DougLewis, Edward Jones; Jordan Hestermann, KempoJujutsu Martial Arts; Dave Byers, Highland Park Dept.Director Mary Luptak and Mary Shelton Centier Bank.WELCOME NEW MEMBERSHighland Office Center2426 Highway Avenue, 501-6905Representative: Patty Stovallpstovall@hasseconstruction.comCategory: Property ManagementTHANK YOU FOR SERVING ON BOARDChamber President Fred Leep thanked retiringBoard Members: Carl Zurbriggen, CrossroadsYMCA; Victor Garcia, March of Dimes and nowMental Health America; and Colin Peterson,Highland Public Works. Not pictured: RayGiacomin, Crossroads YMCA, and Rachel White,White Funeral Home.Our Textile Hive139 B Gatlin Drive, 595-5706Representative: Breanne Stoversales@ourtextilehive.comCategory: Industrial Laundry, UniformsMental Health America of Lake County5201 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, 736-4955Representative: Victor Garciavgarcia@mhalakecounty.orgCategory: Non Profit
THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING 2016 CHAMBER MEMBERSDues received through 12-31-2105We appreciate your continued support of Promoting Good Business!219 ProductionsAide Rental & Sales IIAirey Financial GroupAlberts JewelersAllard/Marcus RentalAllen LandscapeApex ConstructionApplied LeadershipARC of Northwest IndianaArrenello’s PizzaAshley FurnitureATG Property Management LLCATIS, Inc. InvestmentAuto Value Parts StoreB & F PoolsBaxter Printing, Inc.Better Business BureauBill’s MoversBlythe’s Sport Shop, Inc.Bochnowski Appraisal CompanyBridge’s Scoreboard RestaurantBrightstar CareBrown Insurance GroupCakes By KarenCenter for Visual & Performing ArtsCentier BankCentral Marine Logistics, Inc.Chicago Title InsuranceChristenson ChevroletCJ PrintingCladco, Inc.Colby DentalColdwell Banker ResidentialCommunity HospitalControlled Substance ManagerCooley Animal ClinicCorporate ThreadCrawford Door Sales CompanyCrossroads YMCACrowel Agency, Inc.Culvers of HighlandDigital Graphic Solutions, LLCDining SolutionsDiversified Wealth SolutionsPaul DohertyDQ Grill & ChillDr. Christopher Gall, DDSDunhill CleanersDunhill Formal WearEasy Clean Car WashEl Oso ConstructionElegance Wedding & EveningEmcor/Hyre Electric CompanyFagen-Miller Funeral HomeFair Haven Center for WomenFamily Eyecare CenterFirst Financial BankGarfield Masonic LodgeGelsosomo’s PizzeriaGirls On The Run of NWIGriffith Animal HospitalGriffith First Christian ChurchGriffith JewelersGrimmer ConstructionGrindhouse CaféGrowlers on HighwayHall Chiropractic Pain Relief CenterHGL Travel BasketballHighland American LegionHighland Animal HospitalHighland Christian SchoolHighland Community FoundationHighland Elks LodgeHighland Historical SocietyHighland Office CenterHighland Pack & ParcelHighland Parks & RecreationHighland Police DepartmentHighland Redevelopment CommissionHumane Society Calumet/PAWSIndiana Farm Bureau Ins.- Will HudsonJedi’s Garden, Inc.Jimmy John’s Gourmet SandwichesKFC RestaurantKnights of Columbus—GriffithKozlowski & AssociatesKrooswyk TruckingKuiper Funeral Home, Inc.Kusiak ConstructionLady’s Gourmet PopcornLake County Public Library-HighlandLake Federal Bank, FSBLake Mortgage CompanyLangel’s PizzaLeeps Supply Company, Inc.Levin Tire Center, Inc.Liberty Floors & Window CoveringsMcDonald’s RestaurantMcShane’s, Inc.Mercy Hill ChurchMerle Norman CosmeticsMetro RecyclingMeyers Premier PropertiesMichael’s Resale & ConsignmentMilestone TherapyN.E. Leep Realty Corp.New Life Christian Reformed ChurchNew Oberpfalz BrewingNMG-National Marketing GroupNorth Township Trustee-Frank MrvanNWI Parkinsons, Inc.Our Lady of Grace SchoolParty LiquorsPaun Family Chiropractic & WellnessPeople’s BankPepperbrook DesignPepsicoPlaza Lanes, Inc.Pleasant View Dairy Corp.Prime Consulting LLCProvidence BankR Bar and GrillRauer PlumbingRegional Federal Credit UnionRespite Care Services, Inc.Ridge CycleryRound the ClockSarkey’s FloristsSpitz Miller White Haven InsuranceStar Disposal of IndianaSubway - GriffithTasty Olive CompanyThe HydrantThe I.T. GuyThe Skillman CorporationThe Textile HutThe UPS StoreThornton Dental OfficeTiger Plumbing CompanyToddco, Inc.Town PlannerTraditions RestaurantTravel HutTreasured Friends RescueUnited Federal Credit UnionVarsity Sports, Inc.VOA Associates, Inc.Waddell & ReedWebb HyundaiZamudio Law Professionals, PCZoup! HighlandCHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGSHammond Family YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer Sign Up - Dec. 14, 2015 thru Jan. 11, 2016. Play begins Jan. 16, 2016Beacon of Hope Sexual Assault Advocate Counselor Training - Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2016. Training will take placeat Fair Haven Center for Women.Knights of Columbus Council 8080 Free Throw Championship - Jan. 9, 2016, For entry forms or additional informationcontact Jim Dal Santo (219)741-2036.Highland Kiwanis Peanut Day - Order your peanuts today. Order form available at www.highlandchamber.comHumane Society Calumet Area Book Sale - Jan. 20 thru 23, 2016 at Paws Resale Shoppe.
JANUARY CHAMBER CALENDAR1HAPPY NEW YEAR5 Board of Directors Meeting, 8:30 amGriffith YMCA, Contact 923-36666 Nighttime Tree Burning, 6 pmMain Square Park, Contact 838-011412 Membership Meeting, BridgesPlease RSVP to 923-366621 Chamber Coffee Hour, 8:00 amGrindhouse Café, Contact 923-3666The Highland Police Department Open House and Dedicationwas enjoyed by several hundred residents. Pictured: PoliceChief Peter Hojnicki, Assistant Chief Pat Vassar, CommanderGeorge Georgeff, Highland Town Council Members Mark Herak,Konnie Kuiper, Dan Vassar, Steve Wagner and Bernie Zemen,Clerk Treasurer Mike Griffin, Police Commission Members, FrankVan Til, Deacon Michael Halas, Police Chaplains Bill Sytsma andJason Jones and Highland Police Officers.CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTSFebruary 11 - Love Your BusinessMarch 19 - Bunny BreakfastApril - Griffith Taste of the TownMay 16 - Pizza PaloozaJune 4 - Tour de Highland GriffithJuly 22 - Chamber Golf OutingSeptember - Griffith Pub CrawlOctober 11 - New Member PresentationsNovember 11 - Veterans Day CeremonyDecember 13 - Acknowledging MembersUltra Foods hosted a Grand Reopening of their renovated storeat 8401 Indianapolis Blvd. Checks were presented to SOS, theHighland Fire Dept. and School Town of Highland. Pictured areHighland Firemen, Ultra Foods Manager Dave Peksenak, Highland Fire Chief Bill Timmer and Ralph Bartlow, Ultra FoodsDirector of Operations.LOVE YOUR BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENTRegister for our 8th annual multi chamber Vendor Fair andNetworking Lunch. Register early - flyer is attached. Spaceis limited to 55 vendor tables and 200 lunch count.Vendor table 75, which includes 1 lunch. Cost to attendonly 20. This February event is in place of our regularMembership Meeting. Call the Chamber at 923-3666.CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETINGTuesday, January 12Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant121 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith11:30 Networking, 12-1 Meeting/LunchCost 15Town of Highland, Town of Griffithand Chamber UpdatesRSVP by January 6 to the Chamberat info@highlandchamber.com
8th ANNUALFOUR CHAMBER VENDOR FAIRTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 10:00 AM—2:00 PMTHE CENTER FOR VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS, 1040 RIDGE ROAD, MUNSTER 20 PREPAID IN ADVANCE 25 AT THE DOOR 30 NON-CHAMBER MEMBERS10:00 AM - 12:30 PM VENDOR TABLES12:30 PM - 2:00 PM LUNCH AND NETWORKING AT TABLES
2016 HIGHLAND/GRIFFITH BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Fred Leep, Pleasant View DairyVice President: Susie Pollard, Centsible Heating & CoolingTreasurer: Patricia Makarounas, Regional Federal Credit UnionSecretary: Shawn Graham, Edward Jones InvestmentsPast President: Carrie Upchurch, Teachers Credit UnionMichelle Anderson, First Financial BankAmy Conn, Crestview ApartmentsKaty Dowling, Griffith Public SchoolsBob Johnson, Liberty Floors & WindowsGabe Mauch, Grindhouse CaféRich Miller, Spitz & Miller InsuranceCindy Rivera, North Township Trustee OfficeSue Woodall, Chicago Title InsuranceKimberly Blaesing, Tiger PlumbingMargie Dian, First Financial BankLaRae Dykstra, Metro RecyclingJoe Koranek, Centier BankGary Miller, Prompt Ambulance ServiceKathleen Reed, First Midwest BankJoe Starkey, Oak Partners, Inc.The Highland/Griffith Chamber of Commerce offers many advertisement opportunities:NEWSLETTER: Ads are 30/month, and must purchase 3 months or more. Our Newsletter isemailed to over 350 Chamber Members each month.FEATURE FRIDAY FLYERS: Send out a flyer for your business, upcoming event or advertisedspecial for 50, and receive a Facebook post from the Chamber promoting your flyer. FFF areemailed to over 350 Chamber Members.WELCOME BAGS FOR NEW RESIDENTS: 25 for 125 items (coupons, flyers, magnets, pens)to introduce your business to new residents when they sign up for water at Town Hall.CHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGS: Weekly email to Chamber Members announcing non-profitevents or free seminars from Chamber Members.
Jan 09, 2016 · Hammond Family YMCA Youth Indoor Soccer Sign Up - Dec. 14, 2015 thru Jan. 11, 2016. Play begins Jan. 16, 2016 Beacon of Hope Sexual Assault Advocate Counselor Training - Jan. 9,
