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Vol. 10 Issue 3 | Summer 2010
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FEATURES
Valparaiso Magazine
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Vol. 10 | Issue 3
Summer 2010
A publication of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.
162 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone (219) 462-1105, Fax (219) 462-5710
info@valparaisochamber.org
www.valparaisochamber.org
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Small Business
BIG IMPACT
The power of the
small local business
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Lending a Helping Hand
Resources for small businesses
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2010 Community
Improvement Awards
Sections
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Business Snapshot
The Courts of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
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Business Snapshot
GREATER VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Iddea Group, LLC
Rex Richards, President
Danielle Oeding, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Julie Gaskell, Assistant Vice President
Susan Antoszewski, Marketing &
Communications Specialist
Kurt Gillins, Programs Director
Gloria Lodics, Administrative Support
Christine Pazdur, Accounting Director
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Chamber Focus
“Giving the Gift of Choice”
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Around Town
Local business news
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Chamber Anniversaries
A showcase of members who have
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Jeffrey Walter, Owner
Lemster’s Floral & Gift
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The line drawing below identifies
Valparaiso’s small business owners in
the photograph.
1. Mary Koselke, Blackbird Café
2. Anthony Gallinatti,
American Limousine Service
3. Kate Salan, Lux & Mie Boutique
4. Tyler Stiscak, Horses Landscaping
& Garden Center, Inc.
5. Diane Price, Mr. Copyrite
6. Jeffrey Walter, Lemster’s Floral & Gift
7. Robert Moreth, Simko Signs
8. Bob Philips, Philips Ace Hardware, Inc.
9. Michael Moreth, Simko Signs
10. Terry Peek II, MasterTech Pest Control, Inc.
11. Mike Stulac, Colonial Cleaners
12. Julienne Gee, Philips Ace Hardware, Inc.
13. Tony Micciche, EmbroidMe
14. Jack Hines, Hines Plumbing, Inc.
15. Chris Sandberg, Sandberg’s Service
Center, Inc.
16. Gary Taylor, KENPRO Cleaning Services, Inc.
17. Elizabeth Stanley, Medical Connections
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Small Business
BIG IMPACT
The power of the small local business
By Andrew Tallackson
www.valparaisochamber.org
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The power of
small Business
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Small businesses play a vital role in
Valparaiso’s booming economy
t had been Jeff Walter’s lifelong ambition to run his
own floral business.
For eight years, Bob and Ruth Lemster gave him the
insights needed to realize his dream. Working for the
two at Lemster’s Floral & Gift, 108 Franklin St., which
had served the community for decades, he cultivated
not only the vision to recognize the shifts and changes
in customer styles and tastes, but came to appreciate
the long hours and unflinching commitment required
of small-business owners.
What is the definition of a small business? The Small
Business Administration (SBA) sets specific standards by
industry, but in general, they are firms with fewer than 500
employees for manufacturing businesses and fewer than
$7 million in annual receipts for most non-manufacturing
businesses.
The latest statistics point to small businesses as the
backbone of any community. Consider the following:
A 2008 SBA survey states small businesses “create most
of the nation’s new jobs, employ about half of the nation’s
private sector workforce and provide half of the nation’s
non-farm, private real gross domestic product ...”
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Labor indicates
small businesses, those with one to nine employees,
represent just over 73 percent of the overall workforce.
In Valparaiso, of the nearly 700 members of the Valpo
Chamber, more than 95 percent are small businesses
according to SBA standards and 93 percent have 50 or
fewer employees.
Rex Richards, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
president, says one thing he’s noticed about the
community is that it boasts a high per-capita income, which
lends itself well to small businesses.
“We’ve learned to
accept challenges
head-on. We
strongly rely on our
past experiences to
help us avoid pitfalls
and obstacles.
“
— Elizabeth Stanley, President
Medical Connections
Key players
“Small businesses tend to be in personal-service
businesses ... and there is the added aspect of being able
to market your small, family-owned business to members
of the community, as well as business owners,” he says.
On Oct. 1, 1990, Jeff and his wife,
Christine, officially took over the
business. Through the years, they’ve
experienced “peaks” and “valleys,” as
they call it. Today, they remain a vital
member of the business community.
That they continue to flourish, in part,
is a tribute to Valparaiso.
In being named 2009 “Community of the Year” by the
Indiana Chamber, Valparaiso was celebrated not only for
creating new business centers, but also for recognizing and
strengthening its core business base.
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For Kate Salan, owner of Lux & Mie Boutique, 404 E.
Lincolnway, a men’s and women’s clothing store that
officially opened in November 2008, the explanation as to
why small businesses succeed is simple.
“Small businesses offer great customer service and a
personal atmosphere which you don’t find as much,” she
says. “We pride ourselves in great customer service and
knowing each customer on a personal level.”
That philosophy, without question, is appreciated by the
customers.
In fact, it’s made Valparaiso resident Lisa Toleikis Miller
prefer to stay within her own community, rather than head
elsewhere to dine or shop. Such options, she admits,
weren’t as abundant back when she was a Valparaiso
University student.
“Now, we have so
many options.”
Freedoms and
Challenges
“We pride
ourselves in great
customer service
and knowing each
customer on a
personal level.
Uncertainty plagues any
business owner – small,
medium or large. Will the
customers be supportive?
Will the bills get paid? Will the
products or services reach the desired market?
“
“These days,” she says, “every
Friday night in the summer, my
husband, stepson, and I ride our
bikes into downtown Valpo from
our house to have ice cream.
— Kate Salan, Owner
Lux & Mie Boutique
Such concerns were certainly true of one of Valparaiso’s newest
additions, Blackbird Café, 114 E. Lincolnway, which opened Feb.
1, 2009. With Daniel Cook serving as manager/owner and Mary
Koselke as owner, the establishment, which focuses on making
food from scratch, serves everything from gourmet drinks, baked
foods and pastries to paninis, sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Would Valparaiso be supportive, Cook wondered?
Absolutely.
“People in Valparaiso are willing to try new things and
are exceptionally supportive of local small businesses,”
Cook says.
What’s also thrilling for business owners is the sense of freedom,
of being the one to make the decisions – big and small. In fact, a
SBA survey found that 38 percent of small-business owners who
left positions at other companies did so because they wanted to
be their own bosses.
That’s true of Gary Taylor, who purchased Ken’s Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning in 1986, a company that started in 1974.
Incorporated under KENPRO Cleaning Services in 1996, Taylor
offers residential and commercial carpet cleaning, upholstery and
air duct cleaning, and commercial janitorial services.
“Purchasing the business and deciding to be in business for
myself gave me the feeling of independence,” Taylor says.
Relishing that sense of control as well is Tony Micciche, co-owner
of EmbroidMe, 2307 LaPorte Ave., Suite 2, which specializes in
custom embroidery, screen printing and promotional items for
businesses and individuals.
“We like the fact that we are able to have better control of our
futures without having to depend on others to make the correct
decisions ...,” he says.
Taylor, in fact, takes his philosophy of owning a small business
one step further. For him, there must be no fear.
“If you are fearful of challenge,” he continues, “then maybe you
should rethink owning a business. By having owned this business
for the past 25 years, most challenges are dealt with by examining
past experiences and tailoring the solutions from the past
challenges to the current challenges.”
It helps, too, to have a supportive work environment. Consider
Medical Connections, 831 Lincolnway, which recruits physicians
and allied health-care professionals for promotional and continuing
medical education programs sponsored by pharmaceutical
companies. Medical Connections President Elizabeth Stanley
says she’s lucky to have a core group of employees who have
been with the company for quite some time.
“We’ve learned how to leverage our strengths and weaknesses,”
she says. “We’ve learned to accept challenges head-on. We
strongly rely on our past experiences to help us avoid pitfalls
and obstacles.”
No Place Like Valparaiso
For some, Valparaiso is a destination point, a community where
small business owners can bloom.
Take, for instance, Horses Landscape & Garden Centre, 198 W.
Indiana 130. The company opened in Crown Point in 1983 and
moved to Lansing, Ill., in 1986 before selecting Valparaiso as its
home in 1990 so the business owners could spend more time
with family.
“We wanted a great community to live in, and we chose
Valparaiso,” says Erica Stiscak, who owns the company with her
husband, George.
The key to succeeding, Erica continues, has been learning to
adapt and adjust quickly. It helps, she says, to have a strong base
in family and community.
“When you do things right, it seems to always work out,” she
says. “We believe in karma and honesty, along with hard work to
get you through life’s hurdles. >>
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“The community here has the same strong values of togetherness,
strength and loyalty, which you can draw from to help each other
and the community grow and improve.”
Admiring those qualities as well are Robert and Michael Moreth
who, like the Stiscaks, opened their business, Simko Signs LLC, in
the Crown Point area. Much of their work, they says, was done in
a garage at home.
says Diane Price, who has owned Mr. CopyRite since 2002, but
began working there in 1993.
Mike Zurn, owner of Colonial Cleaners, moved his business
from Lowell to Valparaiso in 1989, primarily because it is near the
hospital, university, and courthouse.
“After more than 20 years here, I’m convinced I made the right
choice,” he says.
By contrast is the story behind Anthony Gallinatti, director of
operations for American Limousine. He started the business in his
home in 1987, providing transportation to Chicago and northern
Indiana airports, as well as to special events. He began with one
vehicle before expanding to five vehicles. The office eventually
moved to a Cascade Street site. It later changed from drivers to
independent contractors owning their own vehicles.
Now, Gallinatti is back at home operating his business. He believes
where Valparaiso is situated helped American Limousine succeed.
“Besides being centrally located in the northern part of the state,”
he says, “Valparaiso provides a strong business and private sector
to launch our services to other communities.”
fears are always
“My
calmed by relying
“
— Chris Sandberg, Manager
Sandberg’s Service Center, Inc.
The Moreths still have a Crown
Point location, but they have
since expanded to Valparaiso
with a location at 1459 S.
Indiana 2. The company creates
signs, graphics and logos,
vehicle lettering and wraps and
larger format printing.
“Valparaiso has a large group
of family-owned businesses,”
the Moreths says, “which are
vital to our business.”
Indeed, proximity to crucial business opportunities has been
essential for businesses like Mr. CopyRite, 308 E. Lincolnway, and
Colonial Cleaners, 1761 Morthland Drive.
Mr. CopyRite, which this year celebrates 36 years in operation,
does everything from printing business cards, envelopes,
and letterheads to producing fliers, menus, and special-event
announcements.
It helps, too, to have Valparaiso University in the community, where
students and staff always need copies of just about anything.
“Having the university in our town definitely keeps us thriving,”
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Families often represent the lifeblood of any business. That’s
true of Sandberg’s Service Center, 1252 W. Lincolnway. The
company, which opened in 1973 and offers automotive and truck
repair and towing, has been, and will continue to be, part of the
Sandberg family.
“We feel it has a solid reputation,” Manager Chris Sandberg says,
“and it’s nice to keep the family name in the community.”
Working with family, and people he respects, make any fears or
challenges the company faces bearable.
“My fears are always calmed by relying on the people around me,”
Sandberg says. “Surround yourself with like-minded people, and
you get like-minded results.”
What all small business owners find
rewarding, is word of mouth.
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creating a
positive business
climate and
making the
community a
better place
to live.
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on the people
around me. Surround
yourself with likeminded people, and
you get like-minded
results.
Never Alone
— Terry Peek II ,
Owner/President
MasterTech Pest Control, Inc.
“The people of
Valparaiso care
about and take
pride in their city.
“
­— Jeffrey Walter, Owner
Lemster’s Floral & Gift
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That’s true of MasterTech Pest Control Inc.,
which began April 1, 2004, and serves all of
Northwest Indiana.
“Since the beginning, our business has been all
about referrals, and it’s still very rewarding each time
we have a customer refer their family member, friend
or neighbor,” Owner/President Terry Peek II says.
“I worked directly with pest control customers for
many years before starting MasterTech, and by
hearing their opinions firsthand, it allowed us to
develop a very successful service model that brings
in frequent referrals.”
Existing in Valparaiso, Peek says, means being
fortunate to have support from the community, and
from small businesses themselves.
“We create an interlocking network of support for
other area businesses and the community,” he says.
“This is where we live and work, and we want to
support other local businesses where we buy our
goods and services.
“We find it exceptionally fulfilling to contribute time and
money to support a wide variety of community groups,
from civic organizations to youth leagues. It’s about
creating a positive business climate and making the
community a better place to live.”
“The people of Valparaiso care about and take pride
in their city and their businesses,” says Jeff Walter.
“The Valparaiso community continues to grow and
thrive, and even through the recent tumultuous
economic times, people have remained loyal
customers, enabling us to continue providing the
services they’re accustomed to.” VM
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business snapshot
Get to know The Courts of Northwest Indiana,
Inc., one of our nearly 700 strong Chamber member
businesses that add to the unique quality of life that is
Valparaiso.
The Courts is a not-for-profit business serving
the youth and adults in Northwest Indiana.
Its mission is to develop leaders on and
off the courts through sporting events and
by promoting the health and welfare of the
community. Housing four hardwood basketball
courts, three tennis courts and batting cages,
The Courts is a sport facility with year-round
sports clinics for groups and individuals of
all ages in basketball, volleyball, tennis and
baseball/softball. The Courts also has youth
and adult basketball and volleyball leagues
and tournaments throughout the year.
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> Address: 127 East US Hwy 6, Valparaiso
> Telephone: (219) 465-1111
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> Management: Mark Bengel,
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Chamber Member
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Joe Ubben, President, BreakAway Performance Group and LeAnn McCrum,
Small Business Development Center Interim Regional Director
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“The big questions for everyone
seem to be, ‘How can I make
my organization more efficient?’
‘How can I grow in this economy?’
How can I secure the financial
position of my company?’ ‘What is the
best way to plan for the future of my
company in uncertain times?’”
—LeAnn McCrum
Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center Interim Regional Director
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Lending a
Helping Hand
T
he reality of today’s economy is that,
regardless of size, businesses struggle
with the same issues. No company is
immune to the plethora of challenges, from
matters of financing, planning, and staffing
to not only reaching new customers, but
keeping them.
So, how do they survive in a particularly
competitive climate?
That’s a tricky question, according to
LeAnn McCrum, Northwest Indiana
Small Business Development Center
interim regional director.
“The big questions for everyone,” she
says, “seem to be, ‘How can I make my
organization more efficient?’ ‘How can I
grow in this economy?’ How can I secure
the financial position of my company?’
‘What is the best way to plan for the future
of my company in uncertain times?’”
The comforting news is, resources exist
within the area that give companies,
particularly small business, the tools and
guidance to realize their vision.
It helps, too, McCrum says, for any small
business to call Valparaiso home.
“Valparaiso is a perfect community
for business to thrive,” she says. “It’s
committed to diversifying the economy
– supporting emerging industries that will
create high paying jobs for the future.
“Valparaiso as a city does not leave
things to chance. Growth is intentional
and planned.”
Resources exist for small
businesses to grow and thrive
By Andrew Tallackson
Providing
the tools
The Northwest Indiana Small Business
Development Center, based in Crown
Point, provides free assistance to people
starting or expanding their businesses,
offering consultations, workshops, training
opportunities and other services.
“It is very important to have your goals
and objectives in mind before you start.
Know your market and be aware of the
costs required in running a business. Be
prepared to adjust your plan when you
discover something is not working for you.”
Another such group is SCORE, which
stands for Senior Core of Retired
Executives. Comprised of volunteers
– most of them retired with various
backgrounds and operating through
the Small Business Administration –
the group is organized into districts,
chapters and sub locations. Chapter 310
is based in Valparaiso and also has a
group in Hammond.
Self-awareness, in fact, is a quality Joe
Ubben views as essential for any company
looking to thrive or an individual hoping
to get hired.
Volunteers for SCORE, whose services
are free, meet Wednesday mornings at
the Valpo Chamber, their clients ranging
from people curious as to how to start
their business to established companies
considering changes or pursuing advice.
“We try to give clients ‘food for thought’
on the many issues that go into the
preparation of a business plan,” Chapter
310 Treasurer Marty Stritof says.
Ubben is the president of BreakAway
Performance Group LLC, 13 Lincolnway,
Suite 302. His firm works with for-profit and
non-profit organizations aiming to improve
how their frontline leaders and teams
perform. Ubben zeroes in on understanding
strengths and weaknesses so employees
become more confident.
“The fundamental skill needed by most
people is self-awareness,” Ubben says.
“Few individuals looking for work will find a
job that is a perfect match to their skill set
or experience.
“Consequently, job seekers need to have a
very realistic idea of who they are and what
they do well.” >>
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Lending a helping hand
Jean and Jerry Phelps Co-owners,
Express Employment Professionals
>
Staffing
solutions
Matching skilled workers with the ideal
work environment is the focus of companies
like Express Employment Professionals and
Manpower. And in this economy, they’re
becoming essential vehicles to ensure a
healthy workforce.
Jean Phelps is uniquely situated as a local
owner of a franchise business that helps
other small business owners like herself.
Jean, along with co-owner and husband,
Jerry, of Express Employment Professionals,
332 W. U.S. 30, Suite C, is pleased to offer
special insight to the small business person,
while having access to the franchise
training materials.
Phelps shared research from the American
Staffing Association. “After a recession,
the job market first turns to temporary
staffing to avoid the long-term commitment
and expenses of full-time employees.”
Typically, Jean continues, within three to six
months after an increase in local temporary
staffing, companies begin adding workers
back to the full-time payroll.
Phelps says highly-skilled workers are
in demand.
“In fact,” she continues, “recent reports
show that 44 percent of resumes are from
unqualified candidates.
“So, in general, employers are looking for
skilled, qualified candidates whose skills
match their specific needs. Specifically, what
we’ve seen employers looking for right now
are candidates with math, reading, problem
solving and creativity skills.”
For Manpower, which has offices serving
Porter, LaPorte, Starke and Lake counties,
small businesses constitute 80 percent of
its current client base, according to Antonice
Thomas, Manpower of Northwest Indiana
and Chicago South branch manager.
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Businesses, Thomas says, want prospective
employees with longevity and/or a consistent
work history.
“Businesses today understand that there
have been many layoffs, but a candidate
who has stayed in the workforce, even if it is
not their primary skill or field of work, shows
their dedication to being a part of today’s
workforce,” Thomas says.
Time
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Ask any small business owner in Valparaiso
what entity has played an essential role in
their vitality, and without fail, they cite the
Valpo Chamber.
That means a great deal to Rex Richards, the
chamber’s president.
“The real lifeblood of the chamber is to give
opportunities to our members that will help
them penetrate the Valparaiso business
market and showcase their products and/or
services,” he says.
More than 95 percent of the chamber’s
nearly 700 members are small businesses,
Richards says. Through the chamber,
“After a recession,
the job market first
turns to temporary
staffing to avoid
the long-term
commitment and
expenses of fulltime employees.”
— Jean Phelps
Express Employment Professionals
he continues, businesses have numerous
means to network within the community
and, in the process, have their products and
services reach their full potential.
Small businesses in particular, Richards
says, bring a wonderful energy to the
Valparaiso community.
“They are locally owned, and locally
owned businesses, as a rule, put their
profits back into the community,” he says.
“When someone has their own name
on the business, they take a great deal
of pride, and there is a special significance
in being proud of their business and
their community.” VM
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Get to know Iddea Group, LLC, one of our nearly
700 strong Chamber member businesses that add to the
unique quality of life that is Valparaiso.
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security and accessibility all with the goal of
reducing capital expenditures. Iddea Group has
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businesses for their commitment
and investment in Valparaiso by
awarding them with a 43rd Annual
Community Improvement Award.
A luncheon sponsored by Porter
Health System was held July 7
to honor the recipients and their
projects which improve our city.
Developer:
Gershman Brown Crowley, Inc.
Architect:
Jacobs Architects, Fort Worth, Texas
Site Designer:
American Structurepoint, Inc.
Contractor/Builder:
Pepper Construction Company
of Indiana
Landscape Designer: Context, LLC
These projects join the more than
200 properties that have been
recognized since the awards
program began. Community
Improvement Awards are based
on the visual impact of exterior
appearance and are judged on the
following criteria:
Hines Plumbing,
Inc.
155 W Lincolnway
Architect:
Brent Wagner Architects
• Enhances the attractiveness
of Valparaiso
Designer/Contractor/
Builder:
Jack Hines
• Compatible with the area
and environment
• Shows creativity/innovation
in both design and use
of materials
• Enhances the quality of life
and promotes pride
in Valparaiso
• Makes a commitment
to Valparaiso’s future
Presenting Sponsor
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1084 Linwood Avenue
Designer: Mike Leeson
Contractor: Bryan Sewin
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mprovement Awards
heritage award
The Valparaiso Historic Preservation
Commission also presented its sixth
Heritage Award for Historic Preservation
at the luncheon. The award is given to the
owner of a building whose construction
or renovation efforts result in significant
enhancement and reinforcement of the
historic character of Valparaiso.
Pines Village Retirement Communities
3303 Pines Village Circle
Architect/Designer/Contractor: Community Living Solutions, LLC
Builder: Vander Laan Construction
Landscape Designer: Small’s Landscaping, Inc.
Rittenhouse Senior
Living 1300 Vale Park Road
Architect/Designer:
AET, Inc.
Contractor/Builder:
Majority Builders, Inc.
Landscape Designer:
Lovisa & Barone Landscape Associates
The Franklin House
58 Campbell Street
Architect: Barker Nestor Architects
Designer: Jason Evans
Contractor WIB Enterprises
Builder: WIB Enterprises
Landscape Designer:
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3701 Innovation Way
Architect/Designer/Contractor/Builder: Larson-Danielson
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Valparaiso Nazarene Church
2702 E Glendale Boulevard
Architect: Kim Jones
Designer: Tudor Fashion Floors, Inc.
Contractor/Builder: Cogun, Inc.
Landscape Designer: Smalls Landscaping, Inc.
Visiting Nurse Association
of Porter County
401 Valley Drive
Architect/Designer: Design Organization, Inc.
Contractor/Builder: Chester, Inc.
Landscape Designer: James K. Perkins & Associates
Uptown East Apartments
1401 LaPorte Avenue
Architect: Pollack Architectural Group, PC
Designer: Chuck Sorrick
Contractor/Builder: MW Builders, Inc.
Landscape Designer: Lakeshore Landscaping, Inc.
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chamber focus
Participants on
Giving
the Gift
of Choice!
By Susan Antoszewski
Looking
for that
perfect
gift?
A terrific
employee
incentive?
The Valpo
Chamber
Gift
Certificate
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has it all.
A
t present, over 100 Chamber members currently are
vendors on the Valpo Chamber Gift Certificate program, as one
of the many benefits to their Chamber membership.
Since the time of the program’s inception, the Chamber has
sold thousands of certificates. In 2009 alone, nearly 4,000
certificates, valued at over $65,000, were sold to businesses
and individuals alike.
Unlike a gift-certificate from a single location, Valpo Chamber
Gift Certificates provide the recipient with many choices as to
where they can be redeemed. At the same time, gift certificates
are spent in the greater Valparaiso area, encouraging recipients
to shop community retailers and service providers.
Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates are an easy and convenient way
to provide a gift or reward of choice. Each certificate features the
list of businesses that accept them – and with the popularity of
the program, new vendors are always being added! Certificates
are available in any denomination and sold exclusively at the
Chamber office. Only Chamber member businesses may
participate but anyone can purchase. Valpo Chamber Gift
Certificates are redeemable for one full year from date of
purchase and may be personalized.
Shopping in the greater Valparaiso area fosters a thriving,
vibrant community for everyone to enjoy. Valpo Chamber
Gift Certificates are the perfect way to fill holiday and special
occasion wishes. Certificates may be purchased in the Chamber
office, located at 162 W Lincolnway, Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or online at www.valparaisochamber.org.
For nearly a century, the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of
Commerce has been promoting the interests of its members by
providing the highest quality information, advocacy, networking
opportunities, and member services. The Valpo Chamber
Gift Certificate program is just one of the ways the Chamber
cultivates business opportunities in Valparaiso. VM
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• Absolute Style
• Accent Dental PC
• Air One Aerial Photography
• American Red Cross,
Porter County
• Artists’ Den
• Aspen Studio
• AT&T/Cartronix, Inc.
• Au Naturel Market
• Aurelio’s Pizza
• Automotive Exhaust
Specialists
• Barry’s Photography
• Beef Mart of Valparaiso
• Bella Photography
• Bistro 157
• Blythe’s Sport Shop, Inc.
• Bon Femme Café
• Brassie Golf Club, The
• BRQ Quickprint, Inc.
• Campbell Street Café
• Catherine’s Bridal Boutique
• Chicago Street Theatre
• Chester, Inc.
(IT Services/Popcorn)
• Closet Exchange, The
• Comfort Keepers
• Course at Aberdeen, The
• Culver’s of Valparaiso
• Cupid Wedding &
Portrait Studios
• Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppe
• David’s Mens Clothier
• dish Restaurant
• Don Quijote Imports, Inc.
• Don Quijote Restaurante
• Eagle Aircraft
• Edible Arrangements
• Eleanor’s Avon LABC
• El Salto Restaurant
• Engstrom Jewelers
• Excel Driving Instruction
• Fagen Pharmacy
• Family Express
• Foto Impressions
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• Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria
• Great American GrillHilton Garden Inn
• Heinold & Feller Tire
& Lawn Equipment
• Horses Landscaping &
Garden Center, Inc.
• Indiana Furniture
Showcase, Inc.
• Inmans Fun & Party Center
• Inn at Aberdeen, Ltd.
• Jimmy John’s Gourmet
Sandwiches – Valpo
• John Cicco’s
Menswear, Inc.
• Kelsey’s Steakhouse
• Ken’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Service
• Lemster’s Floral & Gifts
• Levin Tire Center Valparaiso
• Liberty Floor &
Window Coverings
• Lifestyles/The Gallery
• Locks of Fun
• Lux & Mie Boutique
• Martinis
• Mary Kay Cosmetics
• MasterTech Pest Control
• Martin Binder Jeweler
• MS Nails
• Northwest Indiana
Suzuki Conservatory
• Oil N Go
• Old Style Inn
• Olga’s Place Pizzeria
& Restaurant
• Once Upon
a Child-Valparaiso
• One Source Outfitters
Archery Shop
• Opportunity Enterprises (Amazing Market)
• Pak Mail
• Paparazzi, LLC
• Party Outlet
• Pet Supplies “Plus”
• Petey’s Gyros
• Philips Ace Hardware
• Pikk’s Tavern
• Popo’s Party Organizers
• Portage 16 IMAX
• Pretty Paws Pet Photography, LLC
• Rent-A-Man
Maintenance, Inc.
• Reverie Spa Retreat
• RSB Enterprises
• Schoolhouse Shop
• Schultz Floral & Gifts
• Seasons on the Square
• SERVPRO of Porter County
• Soft Touch Carwash
• South Bend Chocolate Co. Chocolate Cafe
• Strongbow Inn
• Sun Appliances
• Suzie’s Café &
Catering, Inc.
• Taltree Arboretum
& Gardens
• Terry’s Discount Windows
& More, LLC
• Town & Country Market
• Tudor Cleaning & Restoration Services
• Tudor Carpet One
Floor and Home
• USA Muffler & Brake
• Valparaiso Art & Frame
• Valparaiso Vacuum
Company
• Verona Pizza VII
• Viking Chili Bowl
• Vision Point
• Von Tobel Lumber
• Wal-Mart Stores (Valparaiso)
• Wild Birds Unlimited
• Wiseway Food Center
(Valparaiso)
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around town
Around Town is an important
element to the local business
coverage of Valparaiso
Magazine. Submissions by
chamber member businesses
are given preference. Articles
are business announcements
– i.e. awards, new additions
to staff or promotion of title,
and change of business
location. Sales promotions,
advertisements, or coupon
ads may not be accepted.
Around Town submissions
must be 130 words or
less, are subject to approval,
and may be edited.
To submit Around Town entries,
call (219) 462-1105 or send to
info@valparaisochamber.org
Attn: Editor.
Cavanaugh Orthodontics, P.C.
is pleased to announce
the addition of
Dr. Matthew Nondorf.
Nondorf completed
his dental education
at Indiana University
School of Dentistry and
his orthodontic specialty
education at Arizona
School of Dentistry and
Oral Health. He is a member of the American
Association of Orthodontists, American Dental
Association, Indiana Dental Association, and
the Northwest Indiana Dental Society. VM
Centier Bank tops the list of 2010’s “Best
Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana
Chamber of Commerce. This is the fourth year
in a row that Centier has been listed among
the top 10 employers in the state and the first
time that it has topped the list. Centier was
ranked among 70 other Hoosier companies
and placed first in the large company category
for companies with 250 or more employees.
Headquartered in Merrillville, Centier was the
only Northwest Indiana company and one of
only three banks to make the list. Centier was
chosen as one of the Best Places to Work after
receiving an in-depth evaluation identifying the
strengths and weaknesses according to their
employees. Honored for its strong workplace
environment that values its employees, Centier
recently celebrated its 115th anniversary
as a Schrage family-owned and operated,
independent community bank. For more
information visit www.centier.com. VM
Citizens Financial Bank is pleased to
announce the promotion
of Shawn Wagoner as
Vice President, Retail
Sales Management.
With over 14 years of
banking experience,
including retail banking,
credit analysis, business
banking, and portfolio
management, Wagoner
will be responsible for the overall management
of sales, service, and operations of the retail
branch network. VM
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
is pleased to announce
Dorothea Snyder as the
Top Listing Sales Associate
and Margie Mattix as the
Top Selling and the Top
Volume Sales Associate
for the month of May. To
contact either one of these
top producing agents, call
(219) 464-3531 or visit
the Coldwell Banker sales
office at 2110 N. Calumet
Avenue. Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage, a
leading residential real estate
brokerage company serving
Chicagoland, Northwest
Indiana, Southeast
Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates
65 offices and with more than 4,700 sales
associates. For more information, visit www.
coldwellbankeronline.com. VM
Express Employment Professionals
and United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Jean
and Jerry Phelps are hosting the rare black
and white Express Clydesdales at the Porter
County Fair on July 31 and August 1. The
“gentle giants” will be providing wagon rides to
fair patrons around the fairgrounds perimeter
for a donation to the United Way of Porter
County. For additional information, please
contact Express Employment Professionals at
(219) 465-1868. VM
From now through August, the Food Bank of
Northwest Indiana is looking for companies
and organizations to participate in its “Brown
Bag It for Hunger”
campaign. The premise
of the campaign is to
designate one day to
“brown bag it” and have
everyone bring their
lunch from home. Then,
the money that would
have been spent on lunch is donated to the
Food Bank to help fund its BackPack Program.
This program provides six meals and snacks
to children at risk of going hungry over the
weekend. For more information, or to register
your organization, contact Chanda Dixon at
cdixon@foodbanknwi.org or (219) 980-1777. VM
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CHAMber Anniversaries
The Valpo Chamber is proud to showcase our members who have demonstrated an ongoing
commitment to our organization and to the business community. We applaud and appreciate
your dedication. The following anniversaries occurred in the third quarter of 2010.
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• M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
• Accent Dental
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• Campbell St. Café
• USA Muffler Shops
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• Vale Park Animal Hospital
• Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
• Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
• Hunter’s Pointe Apartments
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Porter County Fairgrounds
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Hot Air Balloon Launch at 6:00 p.m.
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around town
Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP
is pleased to announce that Bernard H.
(Chip) Owens III has joined the firm as an
associate, concentrating his practice in
the areas of labor and employment and
commercial litigation. Owens received his
law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law and
both an MBA and undergraduate degree in Finance from
Western Illinois University. VM
Marc T. Nielsen Interiors is proud
to announce the addition of intern Angie
Miller to their design team. Miller, a recent
graduate from Indiana State University
will help with the daily operations, working
with the team on project management,
and assisting during client consultations.
Graduating Cum Laude, with honors from
the University’s Honor Program as well
as Phi Upsilon Omicron, Miller currently holds memberships
with the American Society of Interior Design, the International
Interior Design Association and the National Kitchen and Bath
Association. Miller can be reached at (219) 462-9812. For
additional information, visit www.marctnielseninteriors.com. VM
Gary Mitchell, President/CEO of Opportunity Enterprises,
Inc. in Valparaiso, has received the Indiana Association of
Rehabilitation Facilities’ (INARF) Chairman’s Award, an annual
honor given to an outstanding executive/administrator
in the field of rehabilitation services. Mitchell has
accomplished many successes since entering the
disability field in 1985, and has helped Opportunity
Enterprises grow from a small group to a large facility
that now serves more than 1,000 individuals. Over the
past decade, Mitchell has been a leader and innovator
among non-profit leaders. He has continued to
pursue innovative and creative ways to provide
quality services to individuals with disabilities
through three social enterprises: Secure Shred Document
Destruction, Simply Amazing Market, and ServiceMaster by
OE Janitorial Services. VM
Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. (PVRC)
announces the 2010-2011 winners of the Margaret M. Rivers
scholarship award. The scholarship fund fosters employee
longevity and encourages employees to pursue their higher
education goals. The Margaret M. Rivers fund was created
in1993 to honor Midge Rivers, founding director of PVRC.
Over $6,000.00 was awarded to the following undergraduate
student employees: Cassidy Alexander Kozik, Caitlin
Elizabeth Gooding, Jacqueline Sabol, Matt Sullivan,
and Gwendolyn Marie Trapp. All five award winners
are employed in Dining Services. Pines Village Retirement
Communities is a nonprofit organization that has been celebrating
the lives of older adults since 1983 by providing residential
living, advocacy, programs, and services to enhance the quality
of life for older adults. PVRC strives to create an enlightened
future where older adults enjoy the respect and honor they have
earned. Donations are accepted at 3303 Pines Village Circle,
Valparaiso, IN 46383. For more information call (219) 465-1591
or visit www.pinesvillage.org. VM
Purdue University North Central has
announced the appointment of Stephen
R. Turner as PNC vice chancellor for
Administration. As vice chancellor for
Administration, Turner is the chief financial
officer for the campus and assumes
responsibility for planning, developing,
implementing, and evaluating the campus
fiscal operations. He will also direct physical
plant operations and oversee budget and business services,
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human resources and payroll, facilities planning and projects,
information services operations and be a liaison between PNC and
the Purdue Research Foundation. Turner earned his bachelor’s degree
from Indiana University, and has a master’s degree from Western
Michigan University. He earned his MBA from the Purdue University
Krannert School of Management. VM
The Valparaiso Parks Foundation along with The First Tee
Valparaiso is hosting the 9th Annual Creekside Classic for Kids, on
Thursday, July 22. The Classic features a
morning skills competition for juniors age 12
and under, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and an afternoon golf tournament 12-hole
scramble with foursomes composed of two
adults and two juniors beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The Classic includes cookout, prizes, awards,
and a t-shirt for all participants. Registration
deadline is July 18. For additional information
or to register, contact Barbie Johnson at the Valparaiso Parks office
at (219) 462-5144. VM
The Valpo Chamber would like to congratulate its members who
were voted “2010 Best of Northwest Indiana Business” among
dozens of categories by the readers of Northwest Indiana Business
Quarterly. They are: Best Company to Work For: Centier Bank;
Citizens Financial Bank; Horizon Bank; and Peoples Bank;
Best Meeting Site for Small Groups: The Inn at Aberdeen; Best
Bank for Business: Centier Bank; Best Commercial Construction
Company: Tonn and Blank Construction;
Best Commercial Landscaping Company:
Lakeshore Landscaping; Best Commercial
Printer: Home Mountain Printing; Best
Corporate Law Firm: Burke Costanza &
Voted by the readers of
Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly
Cuppy; Best Estate-Planning Practice: Burke
Costanza & Cuppy; Best Accounting Firm: McMahon &
Associates; Best Bank for Customer Service: Citizens Financial
Bank; Best Insurance Agency: General Insurance Services;
Best Office Interior Design Firm: HDW Commercial Interiors;
Best Place to Purchase Office Furniture: HDW Commercial
Interiors and Kramer & Leonard; Best Local Telecommunications
Company: Midwest Telecom of America, Inc.; Best Local
Internet Provider: Comcast Business Class; Best Advertising
Agency for Web Site Design: AC Inc.; Best Web Site Design
Firm: Golden Technologies; Best Ad Agency for Developing a
Corporate Image Campaign: Morse & Company Advertising
Communications; Best Place to Purchase Office Equipment
and Supplies: Kramer & Leonard and McShane’s Business
Products & Solutions; Best University for an MBA: Indiana
University Northwest; Best Commercial Real-Estate Company;
Commercial In-Sites; Best Regional Occupational Health
Clinics: Franciscan Express Care/Working Well; Best Home
Theatre Installation Company: Cartronix Home Theatre; Best
Collegiate Spectator Sport in the Region: Valparaiso University
basketball; Best Professional Spectator Sport in the Region: Gary
SouthShore Railcats. Congratulations! VM
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All addresses are in
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Aaron’s Sales and Lease
2004 Calumet Ave
Dave Nelson
462-8143
Furniture
www.shopaarons.com
ALLWays Learning Child
Development Center
750 Ransom Rd, 46385
Shannon Spratley
462-4453
Child Development/Day Care
www.valpoymca.org
AmeriClean, Inc.
3198 E 83rd Pl
Merrillville, 46410
Amber Jung
942-8100
Fire & Water Damage Restoration
www.americleaninc.com
APAC Centers for Pain
Management
225 Aberdeen Dr, 46385
John Schuetter
488-0154
Healthcare/Home Health Services
www.apacgroupe.com
Asset Trust
833 W Lincoln Hwy, 109 W
Schererville, 46375
Joseph Laciak
846-7000
Financial Advisors
Financial Services
Catherine’s Bridal Boutique
68 Lincolnway
Catherine Brown
462-7433
Bridal Products/Services
www.bridalboutiqueonthenet.com
Crown Wheele Mechanical
750 S Franklin St
Andy Wheele
462-4884
Heating & Air Conditioning
Geothermal/Hybrid Earth Source
Heating & Cooling
Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
www.crown-wheele.com
Dagwood’s Sandwich Shoppe
1115 Cumberland Crossing
Sam Bowers
531-6800
Restaurants
www.dagwoods-sandwiches.com
East Wind Acupuncture, Inc.
210 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, 46304
Gena Buck
395-9928
Health & Wellness Products & Services
Massage Therapy
Medical
www.ewacupuncture.com
Environmental Incorporated
2502 Inverness Dr
Michael Palm
462-7576
Consultants
Environmental Products/Services
www.environmentalincorporated.com
Gary A. Nondorf, DDS
2001 Roosevelt Rd
Gary Nondorf
464-9911
Dentists
Generate Sales & Marketing
Solutions
2306 Inverness Dr
Colleen A. Gallagher
973-9449
Promotional/Specialty Products
www.generatellc.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1251 Silhavy Rd
Michael Mamouzelos
464-9395
Lodging
www.valpohie.focushotels.com
Imagine Music Productions, LLC
2005 Beulah Vista Blvd
Brad Koeppen
464-2167
Music
www.imaginemusicvalpo.com
Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille
1084 Linwood Ave
Matt Westergren
465-1801
Restaurants
www.industrialrevolutioneatery.com
Kovenz Memorial
2404 Roosevelt Rd
Neil Davey
531-2717
Monuments/Memorials
www.kovenzmemorial.com
Lakeside Wealth Management
Group, LLC
407 W Indiana Ave
Chesterton, 46304
Jocelyn Hibshman, CLTC
926-1182
Insurance/Long -Term Care Insurance
www.lakesidewmg.com
My Social Media Coach
2005 Valparaiso St, Ste 17
Kathy Sipple
405-9482
Business Coach
www.mysocialmediacoach.com
Olga’s Place Pizzeria & Restaurant
454 W Main St
Westville, 46391
Esada Pecanac
785-7100
Restaurants
One Source Outfitters Archery Shop
123 W US Hwy 6, 46385
Jim Barbarossa
476-4222
Sporting Goods
www.onesourceoutfitters.com
Osan & Patton, LLP
55 S Franklin St
Clay M. Patton
462-0597
Attorneys/Legal Services
www.osanpattonlaw.com
Paréa
69 Franklin St
510-5428
Dimitrios Fitousis
Restaurants
Prompt Ambulance Service, Inc.
9835 Express Dr
Highland, 46322
Shannon Gollnick
934-1010
Health & Wellness Products & Services
www.promptambulance.com
Quality Printers
731 Governor Rd, 46385
Jim Kouns
488-3841
Printers
Realty Papers, Inc./AdStake
PO Box 367, 46384-0367
Christopher Barbauld
742-5677
Advertising/Creative & Marketing Services
www.whatsadstake.com
ROI Network, Inc.
261 W 80th Pl
Merrillville, 46410
Christopher Barbauld
742-5677
Organizations
www.roinetworkinc.com
RT McDonald, Architect
1512 Aster Ave
Robert T. McDonald
(312) 618-3150
Architects
Southlake Limousine
153 W US Hwy 6
Mike Loughmiller
838-4444
Bridal Products/Services
Transportation Services
www.southlakelimousine.com
South Shore Orchestra
653 Meridian Rd, 46385
Peter D. Brannen
464-7816
Music
www.southshoresymphony.com
St. Mary Medical Center
1500 S Lake Park Ave
Hobart, 46342
Yvonne Hoff
947-6143
Hospitals
www.comhs.org
Star Disposal of Indiana
3101 Bertholet Blvd
Kyle Yonker
931-9000
Portable Toilet Rentals
Recycling
Trash Removal
www.mydisposal.com
Synergy DTI, Inc.
159 Rock Creek Rd
Tanya Martin
(888) 230-2737
Advertising/Creative & Marketing Services
Computer Networking/Products/Services/
Training
Information Management
Web Page Design/Management
www.synergy-dti.com
Terry Abner Salon
401 E Lincolnway
Terry Abner
465-1124
Salons/Spas
Treehouse Financial
1581 E 90th Pl, Ste D
Merrillville, 46410
Bob Rottinger
736-7777
Financial Services
www.treehousefin.com
True Care Lawn Service
PO Box 2155
Chesterton, 46304
508-2362
Geoff Gaus
Lawns/Garden/Nursery Products & Services
www.truecarelawns.com
Universal Restoration Services
412 Industrial Dr
Griffith, 46319
Christy Lasowski
922-8173
Fire & Water Damage Restoration
www.4universal.com
U.S. Army
1361 Morthland Dr, 46385
Ramon Collazo
462-0272
Government
www.goarmy.com
Valparaiso Animal Hospital
1906 Calumet Ave
Dana D. Hall, DVM
462-1862
Veterinarians
www.valpovets.com
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business snapshot
Get to know Living Hope Community Church, one of
our nearly 700 strong Chamber member businesses that add
to the unique quality of life that is Valparaiso.
> Company: Living Hope Community Church
> Address: 1155 Marsh St., Suite A, Valparaiso
> Telephone: (219) 462-1245
> Web site: www.livinghope.info
> Management: Rich Schmidt, Founding Pastor
> Chamber Member since: 2002
For nearly 10 years, Living Hope Community
Church has provided a safe place for people from
all walks of life to question, investigate, and explore
what Christian faith might look like in today’s world.
On Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
they offer relaxed, engaging worship services
for adults and fun,
interactive programs
for children. Why?
Because they
believe that God
is doing amazing things
in the world and
wants each one
of us to be
part of it.
The Perfect Time.
Any Time.
At Lake Porter Medical Group, we understand your time is
valuable. That’s why we keep your wait time to a
minimum so you can spend more time talking with
one of our physicians about you and your family’s health.
Lake Porter Medical Group is a member of Porter Health System.
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JUNE 1 – JULY 31
10 A.M.to 2 P.M.
336 West US Highway 30, Ste A & B
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Rich Schmidt
Founding Pastor
>
Let's talk about scheduling a date
and time that works for you. To
make an appointment, call
219.464.7430.
Pranjal Patel, MD
Board Certified in Family Practice
Residency-St. Elizabeth Health Center,
Youngstown, OH
Subha Elango, MD
Board Certified in Family Practice
Residency-St. Luke’s Hospital,
University of Toledo, OH
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Retirement Plans –
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Which is right for my business
ost people in this country are eligible
for employer based savings plans through
their jobs. This is how the bulk of retirement
savings is done. However, business owners
and self-employed individuals must, often
times, set up retirement savings plans for
themselves or their employees.
One type of retirement plan is the Simplified
Employee Pension (SEP IRA). This plan works
well for small businesses and self-employed
people. This plan allows the employer
to directly deposit a percentage of the
employees’ income into individual retirement
accounts (SEP-IRAs).
Features of a SEP IRA:
• Employees control their own accounts.
• The employer may contribute the lesser of
25 percent of each employee’s
compensation or $49,000.
• Employees who are age 21 or older earn
at least $550 in the year of eligibility, and
worked for the employer for three to five
preceding years are eligible for the plan.
The employer may choose to use less
restrictive eligibility requirements but not
more and union employees may be excluded.
Another common retirement account is the
Simple IRA. A Simple IRA is an employersponsored plan in which both the employer
and employees contribute to IRA’s. It is
designed especially for small businesses (with
less than 100 employees). The employer may
deduct all contributions they make to their
employees’ Simple IRAs on their company’s
tax return.
Features of a Simple IRA:
• Employees control their own accounts.
• Employees can contribute the lesser of
$11,500 or 100 percent of earned
income. There are also additional “catch up” contributions for individuals over age
50. Employee contributions are made on a
pre-tax basis.
• The employer must contribute either a 100
percent match of employee contributions
up to 3 percent of compensation or a
2 percent nonelective contribution on the
first $245,000 of compensation for each
eligible employee.
• Employees who earned at least $5,000
during any two previous years and will earn
$5,000 in the current year are eligible for
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the plan. The employer may choose to use
less restrictive eligibility requirements
but not more and union employees may
be excluded.
A third type of retirement plan is a 401k.
A 401k is popular retirement plan in which
employees can elect to have their employer
contribute a percentage of their compensation
into the plan on a pre-tax basis. The plan can
also include an employer match and/or profit
sharing contribution. It works well for both
small and large businesses.
Features of a 401k:
• Employees may elect to defer the lesser
of 100 percent of their pay or $16,500 for
2010. These deferrals are not included in
the employee’s taxable income, but are still
subject to Social Security tax. There are
also additional “catch up” contributions of
$5,500 for individuals over age 50.
• The employer may elect to match part or all
of the contributions.
• Employees who are at least 21 years old
and have been employed for one year
cannot be excluded from the plan.
A fourth type of retirement plan is a Profit
Sharing Plan. This plan allows an employer to
make discretionary contributions on an annual
basis, based on the company’s profitability.
These plans are often coupled with another
plan, like a 401k.
Features of a Profit Sharing Plan:
• Employer may make a discretionary
contribution the lesser of 100 percent of
pay or up to 25 percent of total eligible payroll.
• The total contribution on any one
employee’s account may not exceed $49,000.
• Employees who are at least 21 years
old are eligible. The time of employment
requirement cannot exceed one year or two
years if 100 percent vested. The plan may
exclude union employees.
Listed above are just some of the many
features of these retirement plans. Often
times, the easiest way to determine which
plan works for your business, is to sit down
with your financial professional and your
accountant. After listening to what you would
like to do for your employees, a plan can
be tailored specifically for your businesses’
needs, not only in the immediate future but for
years to come. VM
by Daniel Timm
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network
Daniel Timm is a Financial
Representative with the Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network. The
Network’s mission is to develop
enduring relationships with clients by
providing access to expert guidance
for a lifetime of financial security.
Timm works with clients to identify
their financial security needs and focus
on solutions that can help make those
financial goals a reality. He helps find
the right solutions for personal, family
or business needs. Timm received his
Bachelor of Science in Business from
Purdue University and will begin work
on his MBA in the fall. He is a Valpo
Chamber member currently serving on
the Leadership Engagement Committee,
a 2008 Leadership Academy graduate,
Rotary Club member, mentor for
Discoveries Unlimited, and ViceChairman of the Board of Trustees for
the Porter County Museum.
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business snapshot
Get to know The South Bend Chocolate Company Chocolate Cafe one of our nearly 700 strong Chamber
member businesses that add to the unique quality of life that
is Valparaiso.
> Company: The South Bend Chocolate Company -
Chocolate Café
> Address: 57 Franklin, Valparaiso
> Telephone: (219) 477-4418
> Web site: www.sbchocolate.com
> Management: Amy Nemeth, Manager
> Chamber Member since: 2001
The South Bend Chocolate Company’s Chocolate
Café offers a unique experience for chocolate lovers.
Featuring over 100 varieties of premium chocolates,
the Chocolate Café has turtles, truffles, fudge and its
fabulous double dipped peanuts just to mention a few.
For those gift giving occasions, the Café has a large
selection of gift boxes and baskets. The Café also
has a full coffee bar with cappuccinos, lattes, mochas
and the lunch menu features soups, salads and
sandwiches, assuring you’ll never go away hungry. For
dessert, you can enjoy a dish of ice cream or a slice of
cheese cake...or,
of course, a great
piece of chocolate!
Welcome to
Auguste’s Cottage at
Valparaiso Care &
Rehabilitation Center
Amy Nemeth
Manager
>
Auguste’s Cottage is a specialized program to care for people
with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory challenges that
brings a person-centered approach and a home-like setting to
traditional long-term care. Auguste’s Cottage provides distinct
programs designed to fit the needs of our residents through
each stage of their Alzheimer’s or dementia journey.
Auguste’s Cottage is an inviting place to call home. Contact
us today and let us help your loved one feel welcome!
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our voice
wning a small business has many
challenges, especially in economic
times like these.
Closing Thoughts:
by Tom Kennedy
Kennedy Buick Mazda
Tom Kennedy, owner of Kennedy Buick
Mazda, was born and raised in Crown
Point, Indiana. He graduated from Saint
Norbert’s College in DePere, Wisconsin.
Tom has lived in Valparaiso since 1990.
He is very involved in the community.
He has served on the YMCA board,
The Boys and Girls Club Foundation,
United Way of Porter County board, the
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, and
the Rotary Club. Tom served as president
of the Indiana Auto Dealers Association.
He and his wife Karen raised their four
daughters in Valparaiso, and are members
of Saint Teresa of Avila Church. Tom’s
favorite role is grandfather to one year
old Evelyn.
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Valparaiso Magazine | Summer 2010
As the owner of Kennedy Buick Mazda
in Valparaiso, I can tell you that the
last two years have been the most
challenging in my memory. Not only
have we faced the recession and its
effects, we have had to deal with the
General Motors bankruptcy. After 23
years as a profitable Buick dealer who
GM repeatedly named one of the best
dealers in the country, I never could
have foreseen having to fight to keep
my franchise. However, this is the hand
we were dealt, and as any successful
small business owner knows, to be
successful you must be able to adapt
to changing environments, and be
prepared for the unexpected. The key
to surviving is to be conservative in the
good times so that you can ride out the
rough times, and reinvest your profits
into your business. We invested in
Mazda 16 years ago, which has turned
out to be one of the best business
decisions I have ever made.
I have always admired Coach Lou Holtz,
retired football coach, sportscaster,
author and motivational speaker.
I once heard him say that some people
put all their emphasis on looking for
a “winner,” whether in sports or in
hiring. But Coach Holtz said, rather
than looking for a winner, he looks for
an individual who refuses to fail. I have
thought of that often in these trying
times. We refuse to fail, and we will
prevail. Mazda is an excellent product.
The Mazda brand, combined with the
best service department in the area,
the finest used cars anywhere, and our
team of talented, committed employees
is our strength.
The key for small businesses getting
through tough times is four fold: stay
lean, stay positive, control debt and
expenses, and hire the best people.
Following these tenets has made it
possible for our dealership to ride out
this downturn and thrive. In fact, we
have hired another manager and some
new staff. I have no doubt that we have
the best team in place that we have
ever had. I am very fortunate to have
loyal, talented employees who give our
customers wonderful service which
turns a sale into a lifelong client. Some
of our employees have been with us
from day one in 1987, so we really are
like family.
Small business is vital to the U.S.
economy and its recovery. Small
businesses employ about 50 percent
of all private sector workers. The latest
figures show that small businesses
create 75 percent of the net new jobs in
our economy.
Throughout history, we have
accomplished great things in this
country, and faced great adversity.
I believe that growth of small
businesses and American ingenuity
are the keys to recovery. VM
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