Rex Richards to Retire from Chamber Profession After 54 Years of Championing Business
(Valparaiso, Indiana – October 7, 2026) The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce announces the retirement of President Rex Richards from the chamber profession after an extraordinary 54-year career dedicated to championing businesses and the communities they call home. Richards will move into the private sector, concluding a career that includes 20 years of leadership in Valparaiso, his longest tenure with any chamber. A Hoosier native born in Anderson, Indiana, Richards attended Indiana University
Humane Indiana Wildlife to Host Festival of Owls Nov. 14 at Porter County Expo Center
Family-friendly fundraiser features live owl encounters, author readings, wildlife presentations and hands-on activities to support wildlife rehabilitation VALPARAISO - Humane Indiana Wildlife invites the community to celebrate Indiana’s birds of prey at the Festival of Owls on Saturday, November 14, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Porter County Expo Center. This family-friendly fundraiser will feature live owl presentations, author readings, wildlife education, interactive activities, local vendors and food
Organizing Digital Assets for Better Team Efficiency and Clearer Branding
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce works closely with businesses that juggle websites, social feeds, email sequences, photos, PDFs, and a growing list of digital materials. When those assets are scattered, campaign performance slows down and teams duplicate work. This guide explores how to bring order to that chaos so your marketing moves faster and stays consistent. Learn below about: Why scattered assets hurt campaign timing and brand clarity What organized repositories unlock for small
Why Every Portage Business Needs a Media Kit Before the Press Calls
Journalists receive hundreds to thousands of pitches every single day, and the ones who can't quickly get what they need about your business will move on. A media kit — also called a press kit — is a curated package of information and assets that gives reporters, community partners, and potential investors everything they need to understand your business at a glance, without hunting for it on Google. For businesses in Portage and the greater Michigan City-La Porte area, being press-ready pays off. With
