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A night of celebration for good people, started a decade ago by the company that put good news on the map. Good Life Awards December 5th, 6pm in Michigan City. https://lnkd.in/guynGfRx

“We have six projects that we’re highlighting throughout the night,” Christopher Salatas, MBA said. “We want to show the different mix of what’s going on in the Region, specifically in Lake County communities. This is also a great networking event that helps connect municipal leaders, business leaders, site selectors and other people involved in the economic development process with each other.” LAKE COUNTY IN ECONOMIC ALLIANCE INC

"This event is part of our Lake County Advancement Committee's Futurecast," said Kelly Anoe, President and CEO of Legacy Foundation, Inc.. "Each year, we host this event to focus on the economics of Northwest Indiana, providing valuable insights into statistics, growth, and development. It’s an opportunity for regional leadership to collaborate, advocate for our community’s assets, and work together to foster growth."

“Our partnership with the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana focuses on education. We want real estate professionals to be familiar with new construction communities so in turn they can provide guidance to their clients,” said McColly Real Estate Director of New Homes Division and Career Development Heather McColly. McColly highlighted the vital role of new home construction in the continued growth of Northwest Indiana. "It's essential,” McColly said. “We’re really fortunate to have so many wonderful builders in our communities, new home construction creates a ripple effect. An effect that includes commercial infrastructure like medical buildings, shopping centers and restaurants.”?

There is so much to love about the City of Hobart and what Josh Huddlestun is planning for their future. Here is our NWI.Life City in the Spotlight - we'd love to hear from you everything GOOD we should add. https://lnkd.in/gFf7Am6c

David Rosenberg and the panelists also called attention to specific local achievements, such as the $1 billion Microsoft Azure data center set to arrive in City of La Porte, and the recent completion of the over $600 million South Shore Line Passenger Service Double Track Project. George Douglas, director of development for the City of Valparaiso, took part in the panel and praised his?fellows?for their efforts. “This room is filled with great people who are moving economic development,” he said. “Growth isn’t led by any one entity or initiative, it’s a group thing. There’s been a lot to celebrate and a lot of good things that have happened in Northwest Indiana, and there’s a lot of reason to be optimistic about the future.” Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation Indianapolis Business Journal Inside INdiana Business Valparaiso University

“The staff at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority as well as the HAMMOND SPORTSPLEX are tremendous,” Daegar said. “The support we receive from not only them but the entire community – the hotel providers, the local vendors – really makes this a special event for our student-athletes. The leagues are really excited about continuing that relationship in future years."

We are blessed to tell the story of people and organizations that are putting their time, relentless work, and their resources to ultimately impact the people that they serve. When all that good is happening over golf, our crew can hit that drive all day every day.

Christopher Salatas, MBA, a 2-term board member of LCEA, has spent much of his career in Northwest Indiana. Previously Town Manager of both St. John and Cedar Lake , a Councilman of the Town of Lowell, Indiana, and with a background in development and fundraising, Chris is a longtime advocate for positive growth throughout Lake County.? LAKE COUNTY IN ECONOMIC ALLIANCE INC