We published several hundred business stories to the ValpoLife.com Business page this year. Stories on great local businesses to our own Good Life Awards were fair game for good news.
Have a good story to share? It is still as easy as ever to share your business story with us! Just send an email to share@valpolife.com and we’ll be on it!
Without further ado (and in no particular order), here are your Top 10 business stories in Valpo from 2015!
Future Home for Sale: This Disaster Proof, Energy Efficient Home Can Be Yours
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What kind of house would you want to live in? Some might say a house with a three car garage. Others might desire a pool in their backyard. Few would ever say they want to live in a dome, or more specifically a monolithic dome. Laugh if you will, but after taking a closer look, “living in a dome” may end up on your priority list.
Located in Lowell, this monolithic dome home has served as both a living space and a functional bed and breakfast, making it available and functional for both residential and business use.
Where Are They Now: A Look at Some of Ideas in Motion Media’s Former Team Members
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We’ve seen our share of talented individuals at Ideas in Motion Media since we first launched ValpoLife.com in March of 2009. We take pride in hiring bright young minds who want to work hard and share the positive in their world.
We call them “athletes” after the football term for players who may not have a specific position, but they are people you want on their team. We want people who may have experience in one area, but are adaptable and quick enough to adjust to do anything.
Arnell Chevy-Kia Welcomes Community to New Chevy Showroom and Lot
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Arnell Chevy-Kia is proud to announce that their new Chevy showroom renovation is done and they are ready to show it off to residents of Northwest Indiana.
Whether you’re a previous customer who wants to see the changes, or just curious to see how the new upgrade adds to the beautiful fabric of Burns Harbor, the showroom is worth a quick stop in to check out.
Buchertech Moves Merges Tradition with Technology in New Location
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The historic McMahan Center on 6 Michigan Avenue will now be the new home to Buchertech, as the company has recently completed their move across town to the larger and more conveniently located building in downtown Valparaiso.
“This has been a couple of years in planning and has taken shape a few months ago,” says marketing assistant Eric Ihssen. “We’re really excited to be moving into a new location for a variety of reasons.”
The Backyard Bash BBQ for Hines Plumbing, The Mop Squad, and Overhead Door of NWI Was A Smash
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The sun was shining, the weather was beautiful, and it all culminated in a perfect summer Backyard Bash at the new triple-threat headquarters of The Mop Squad, Overhead Door of Northwest Indiana, and Hines Plumbing.
In other words, it was a perfect day for a welcome to the neighborhood party.
Indiana Beverage: Giving Northwest Indiana Students Opportunities to Work and Succeed
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Summer’s here, and with that, there’s a lot of students returning to Northwest Indiana looking for a job while they’re home. Yet, it seems like more and more businesses nowadays are turning their heads to temporary employment and opting for more long-term hires.
But at Indiana Beverage, whose business booms during the warmer months when the sun is shining, the grills are firing, and there’s a festival or celebration seemingly around every corner, they’re always looking for hard working young men and women during the spring and summer seasons.
2015 Good Life Awards Brought Recognition and Applause to NWI's Most Positive People
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Good vibes were all around as the 4th Annual Good Life Awards spent a few hours giving special recognition to some special people from all over Northwest Indiana.
“I made a bet six years ago that people would be interested in good news on the front page,” said Ideas in Motion Media CEO and Publisher Chris Mahlmann. “I made a bet that if we focused on what's right, we could make an impact on the future.”
Extra Mile Fitness Celebrates its Youth
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Youth is not wasted on the young. There are many young people who are doing amazing things that others may never do in their entire lifetime. Take these four students who work at Extra Mile Fitness, these are high school and college aged kids who could run circles around us older folks – in a very literal sense. Meet Alison, Danny, Jessica, and Devin; fours smart, fit, and fantastic young people who call Extra Mile Fitness their second home.
Danny Dalton - Danny has worked at Extra Mile for the last two years. Heather offered him the job and he thought it was a good idea so he could get into the working world. He's a VHS student who runs on the cross country and track teams, and he really enjoys the group runs that meet every week. Danny is, like the rest of the students mentioned here, an Expert Fitter, and he helps customers not only find shoes that fit them properly, he also provides advice, tips, and stories of his running experiences.
Realty Executives Premier Holds Celebration and Ribbon Cutting to Welcome Newly Remodeled Building
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After months of preparation, planning and construction, Realty Executive Premier's restoration of their historic building located at 310 Lincolnway has been completed. With a complete change and restoration to both the exterior and interior of the building, Realty Execs, Bank of England and Vineyard Church are ready to begin a new chapter in their brand new building.
"We're excited and proud of what we accomplished," said Realty Executives Premier Owner Mike Tezak. "We have had a long process, and to realize that we are at the end is an incredible feeling."
REMAX Pace Realty's Roger Pace Gives Back to Businesses and Community
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For REMAX Pace Realty's owner Roger Pace, life isn't about getting ahead, but helping others get ahead. His love for real estate and love for the community has been a consistent part of his life. It's through this dedication to his career and strong desire to help out community members that Pace has set himself apart from others.
"Real estate didn't begin for me right away," says Pace. "I actually began my career working for my own software development company with my brother, who was a commercial contractor in the late 70's."