The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is a membership organization consisting of members in the business, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors. Through its volunteer committees and its partnerships with organizations in the Northwest Indiana region, the Chamber works on economic development, member services, legislative, and quality of life issues. Any business, government entity, school corporation, not-for-profit organization or individual not actively associated with a business is welcome to join.   
 




Wednesday, September 1
A.M. Valpo
7:00 a.m.
Chocolate Cafe, 57 Franklin
Free to attend. No reservations required.
Sponsor:
Harris N.A.
A.M. Valpo is a favorite Chamber networking event among members. Each participant gives a 30-second introduction of their business and services. The event is the perfect way to improve your networking and speaking skills.


Thursday, September 2
Cultivation Cafe
"Tricks of the Trade (Booth): Knock out Displays and Give-Aways"
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Deb Butterfield and Christine Schmidt, A Big Promotion
United Way of Porter County Meeting Room
951 Eastport Centre Dr
*Due to Chamber construction, please note special location*
Members: $15 
Non-members: $20/prepaid
Boxed Lunch Included
Unfulfilled reservations will be billed
Program Sponsor: NIPSCO
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Thursday, September 2
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
4:30 p.m.
rTrail Collective Edge
54 Lincolnway


Monday, September 6
Valpo Chamber CLOSED - Labor Day
The Chamber will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.


Thursday, September 9
Percolator Club Monthly Membership Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strongbow Inn
"VISION: VCS" presented by School Superintendent Dr. Andrew Melin
Members: $12/prepaid   $14/invoiced
Nonmembers: $17/prepaid
RSVP by September 7
Program Sponsor: Valparaiso Community Schools
Presenting Sponsors: Centier, NIPSCO, and Teachers Credit Union
Unfulfilled reservations will be billed
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Thursday, September 23
Business After Hours
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Furniture Werks, Inc.
4980 W US 20, Michigan City


Thursday, September 30
Business EDUCATING Business
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Valpo Chamber, 2nd Floor Conference Room
"Are you managing your business through your checkbook?" presented by Treehouse Financial
Members: $15/prepaid/invoiced
Nonmembers: $20/prepaid
RSVP by September 28
Unfulfilled reservations will be billed
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Thursday, October 28
Chamber Network Night (CNN)
Exhibition: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

If you’re in business in Porter County, this is where you need to be! Organized by the Valparaiso, Portage, Kouts, Hebron, and
Duneland Chambers of Commerce. 

Grand Sponsor: The Times Media Company
Business After Hours Sponsors: Porter Health System; The Times Media Company
Sponsors: 1st Source Bank, Centier Bank, Coco's Canine Cabana, Citizens Financial Bank, DRD, LLC, Golden Technologies, Inc., Harris N.A., Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP, Horizon Bank, Laciak Accountancy Group, P.C., LaPorte Savings Bank, Lake Erie Land Company, MacLennan & Bain Insurance, Mortgage Professional Group, Peoples Bank, Porter County Business League, RE/MAX Affiliates, REGIONAL Federal Credit Union, Scannell Wealth Management Group, Shelter Insurance, Teachers Credit Union, The Times Media Company, Vic Volom CLU, CFP – Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
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SAVE THE DATE!
For these great Chamber events!
Holiday Open House - December 2

 

QUICK CONNECTIONS:


Searchable Directory
of Chamber members.


Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates
are simple to order and make a wonderful, flexible gift for birthday celebrations, holidays, giving thanks, welcome to the community and employee appreciation. Chamber gift certificates are redeemable at over 100 participating chamber member merchants. Grocery stores, clothing, restaurants, entertainment, flowers, photography and more! View list of participating merchants


Members Helping Members
provides Valpo Chamber members premium discounts on participating Chamber member's services and products. Start saving today!
Members Helping Members Discount List

 


 



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