July 2007 - Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 6
Issue 6
July 2007
www.lakeshorechamber.com
SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF EAST CHICAGO AND HAMMOND, IN
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LEGISLATIVE VOTE
ANALYSIS:
3rd Annual
Business Expo
October 4, 2007
The Indiana Chamber recently released the 2007 LEGISLATIVE
VOTE ANALYSIS,
An annual report that details state
legislators voting records on key
business legislation from the 2007
Indiana General Assembly. To
find the legislator representing
your county, go to www.ibrg.biz
and click on “Your Legislators”
tab.
The Legislative Vote Analysis is a
complete record of a legislator’s
voting record on business issues,
and a copy of the analysis is available by contacting
the Lakeshore Chamber Office at
219 931 1000.
INDIANA ENERGY REPORT
2007:
New reports by Indiana University
and Purdue University reflect that
fossil fuels are the predominant
energy source for Indiana; that the
greatest share of energy consumption comes from the transportation
sector; that
Continued on pg 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Letter from Dave Ryan……….1, 5
Renewing Members………………2
Have You Heard………………….3
Golf Outing Sponsors…………..6,7
Golf Pictures…………………….8,9
Crosstown Classic……………….10
Harris Ribbon Cuttng…………..11
Business Person Form…………..12
Members Spotlight……………...13
Chamber Events………………...14
Board of Directors………………15
GML……………………………..16
NOTICIAS
del lakeshore camara
de comercio
www.ibrg.biz y oprima el
tabulador de "sus legisladores". El
análisis legislativo del voto es un
documento completo del
El compartimiento de Indiana
lanzó recientemente el ANÁLISIS expediente de votación de
LEGISLATIVO del VOTO 2007, legisladores del negocio, y una
un informe anual de documentos copia del análisis está disponible
por medio de la oficina del
que da detalles acerca de de los
Cámara de Lakeshore, llame al
votos de legisladores del estado
numero 219.931.1000.
tocante a legislativos claves de
negocio que viene de la Asamblea
General 2007 de Indiana. Para
INFORME 2007 DE LA
encontrar al legislador que
ENERGÍA DE INDIANA:
representa su condado, vaya a
ANÁLISIS LEGISLATIVO
DEL VOTO:
Continuo pagina 5
RENEWING MEMBERS
AAA Valley Fire Equipment, Inc.
Allstate Insurance
AmeriHost Inn
Beckman, Kelly & Smith
Boz Hot Dogs
Budd Mechanical Systems
Burns-Kish Funeral Homes, Inc.
Calumet Monument & Stone
CLD Consulting Services, Inc.
Credit Bureau U.S.A., Inc.
Dover Hammond Works
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Assoc.
East Chicago City Hall
Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP
Enslen, Enslen & Matthews
Explore Pipeline Company
FedEx Ground
Ferree Movers, Inc.
First Federal Savings
Garman Printing Company, Inc.
Hammond City Court
Hammond Machine Works
Hammond Port Authority
Hammond Public Library
Hammond Track Club
Hammond Urban Enterprise
Harris Bank, N.A.
Hertz Car Rental
Huhtamaki Foodservice, Inc.
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Insulation Fabricators, Inc.
Ivy Tech
Kelly Services
Krieg DeVault, LLP
Lake County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lake County Insurance Agency
Lamar Advertising
Long-Middendorf Corporation/Wolf Lake
Terminals
McDonald’s Restaurant
McShane’s Inc.
Mittler Supply
MOTTEP
Neighborhoods, Inc.
P.H.Mueller Sons, Inc.
Peoples Bank/ East Chicago
Peoples Bank/Hammond
Ramada Inn & Conference Center
Reeder Companies, L.L.C.
Resorts East Chicago Casino
Rhodia Inc.
Ron J. Prestamer Agency, Inc.
School City of Hammond
St.Margaret Mercy Health Care Center
Strack & Van Til
T.R. Foods, Inc.
The Bigger Picture
The Henry Company, Inc.
Thrift Recycling Management, Inc
TradeWinds/TW Sign Shoppe
VanTil’s Supermarket
Vermette Machine Company, Inc.
p. 2 · July 2007 · The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Calutech Mobile Solutions, Inc. has received ISO 9001:2000 certification.
This certification is a quality management system that promotes greater responsibility and
quality consciousness among staff, better use of time and resources, reduced waste and
product failure, as well as greater consistency and tracebility of products and services.
VIA Marketing was recently honored with an APEX Award of Excellence for the “Kids
Alive Gift Catalog 2006-2007, a 24-page, full color project. VIA created the catalog for Kids
Alive International, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rescue suffering children in
crisis. Julie Olthoff noted that the assignment incorporated dozens of photos of children
from all over the world.
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007 · p. 3
p. 4 · July 2007 · The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
NEWS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)
while still small, biofuel liquids (ethanol & biodiesel)
jumped from 22.9 million gallons per year in 1996 to 92.2
million gallons in 2005, over 110 million gallons in 2006,
and new plants under construction correspond to 550 million annual gallons of capacity in 2007. The total capacity
of current, and under construction facilities that when they
become fully operational, the total capacity in Indiana will
be approximately 1.65 Billion gallons per year!
“VIVA LOS TIEMPOS” DEBUTS IN JULY:
The former publishers of the successful bilingual newspaper, “QUE PASA, INDIANA”, have another weekly publication coming to the area via the Times newspaper.
Lisette Guillen and her sister Lorraine Guillen-Wentz,
recently joined the Times to develop VIVA LOS TIEMPOS, providing news and advertising opportunities to the
area’s Hispanic community. Along with expert translation
provided by Maria Guillen, VIVA will be a weekly newspaper providing local, state, and national news, as well as
providing a calendar of events and personal profiles to the
area’s Hispanic population.
Good Luck to the Guillen Team and your new venture!
STATE’S IEDC REPORT REFLECTS THOUSANDS
OF NEW JOBS AND MAJOR INVESTMENT IN FIRST
HALF OF ’07:
The IEDC (Indiana Economic Development Corp) released numbers of new Hoosier jobs and investment
landed in Indiana so far this year at 78 competitive projects, 10,200 new jobs, and approx $2billion in new capital investment. These competitive projects represent companies choosing Indiana over competing states, thus creating new jobs as well as the influx of new capital investment to Indiana (note: BP’s $3Billion dollar project was
listed in 2006 by the State of Indiana, and not reflected in
these totals). The average wage of jobs committed to
Indiana so far in ’07 is $44,600, or approximately $21.45
per hour. This is nearly $5 an hour higher than the state’s
average of $16.10.
Noticias
Los nuevos informes por la universidad de Indiana y la
universidad de Purdue reflejan que los combustibles
fósiles son la fuente de energía predominante para Indiana;
que la parte más grande de la consumo de energía viene
del sector del transporte; que mientras que aún son
pequeños, los líquidos del biofuel (etanol y biodiesel)
saltaron a partir de 22.9 millones de galones por año en
1996 a 92.2 millones de galones en 2005, sobre 110 millones de galones en 2006, y de plantas nuevas bajo construcción corresponden a 550 millones de galones anuales
de capacidad en 2007. ¡La capacidad total de la corriente,
y bajo instalaciones de la construcción que cuando llegan a
ser completamente operacionales, la capacidad total en
Indiana serán aproximadamente 1.65 mil millones galones
por año!
"VIVA LOS TIEMPOS" DEBUTS EN JULIO:
Los editores anteriores del periódico bilingüe exitoso,
"QUE PASA, INDIANA ", tienen otra publicación
semanal que viene al área vía el periódico Times. Lisette
Guillen y su hermana Lorraine Guillen-Wentz, se
reunieron recientemente con el Times para desarrollar
VIVA LOS TIEMPOS, que proporciona noticias y
anuncia oportunidades a la comunidad hispánica del área.
Aprenda el español conversacional con Maria GuillenCorresponsal. VIVA será un periódico semanal que
proporciona noticias local, estatal, y noticias nacionales,
así como un calendario de acontecimientos y de perfiles
personales a la población hispánica del área.
¡Buena suerte al equipo de Guillen y a su nueva empresa!
EL INFORME DE IEDC DEL ESTADO REFLEJA
MILLARES DE NUEVOS TRABAJOS Y DE
INVERSIÓN IMPORTANTE POR LOS PRIMEROS
MESES DE '07:
El IEDC (desarrollo económico Corp de Indiana) lanzó
números de los nuevos trabajos y de la inversión de
Hoosiers conseguidos en Indiana, hasta este año en 78
proyectos competitivos, 10.200 nuevos trabajos, y
aproximadamente $2billion en la nueva inversión de
capitales. Estos proyectos competitivos representan a
compañías que eligen Indiana sobre estados competentes,
así creando nuevos trabajos así como la afluencia de la
nueva inversión de capitales a Indiana (nota: El proyecto
de $3Billion de dolares de BP que fue enumerado en 2006
por el estado de Indiana, y no es reflejado en estos totales).
El salario promedio de los trabajos comprometidos a
Indiana en '07 es hasta ahora $44.600, o aproximadamente $21.45 por hora. Éste es casi $5 por hora más alta
que el promedio del estado de $16.10.
Translation donated by
Maria Guillen
From Hielo Services, LLC
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007 · p. 5
11th ANNUAL GOLF OUTI NG
Major Sponsors
BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT
CARGILL, INC.
CHASE
CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
CITY OF HAMMOND
EL TACO REAL
HASSE CONSTRUCTION
KRIEG DEVAULT, LLP
STRACK & VAN TILS
Hole Sponsors
Hammond Chiropractic Life Center
Hammond Machine Works
Able Disposal
Albert’s Diamond Jewelers
Hammond National Company
Alkon Consulting Group, Inc.
Hammond Urban Enterprise Assoc
American Printing & Advertising
Harris Bank
American Savings, FSB
Hertz Car Rental &Allard Rental Corp
American Structurepoint, Inc.
Highland Jewelers
AmeriHost Inn
Ideations & Promotions, LLC
Arrow Uniform
Indiana Tech College of Prof Studies
Basic Business Products, Inc.
Indiana University Northwest
Beckman, Kelly & Smith
Kusiak Construction
BP Whiting Business Unit
Lake County Insurance Agency, Inc.
Calumet Breweries, Inc.
McDonalds
Carras-Szany-Kuhn & Associates
McShane’s Inc.
Carrier Commercial
Peoples Bank SB
Centier Bank
Pollution Control Industries
Citizens Financial Bank
Purdue University Calumet
Dynasty Banquets
Regional Development Company
Emcor Hyre Electric
Tauber Westland P.C.
El Taco Real
Towle Community Theater
Firestone Stores
United Transportation Group
First Midwest Bank
Van’s Industrial
First National Bank
Vyto’s Pharmacy
Garcia Consulting
Wal-Mart
Gateway Business
Working Well
p. 6 · July 2007 · The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
And Thanks for the wonderful door prizes………..
Actin, Inc.
Aide Rentals & Sales II
American Family Insurance
Another Unnecessary Extravagance
Best Western
Bosak Honda
Brenda Peterman
Catalyst Productions
Centier Bank
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Credit Bureau USA, Inc
Dr. Edward Alt, Jr. M.D.
Dr. Michael Koufos, D.D.S.
El Taco Real
F & H Properties
Firestone Stores
First Federal Savings & Loans
Garman Printing
Hammond Chiropractic Life Center
Hammond Trophy Shoppe
HDW Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Heavenly Ham
Hertz Car Rental &
Allard Rental Corporation
Highland Jewelers
Indiana Harbor Coke
J & L Fasterners
J. & M. Golf, Inc.
Koester & Brown Insurance
Kmak & Rees
McShane’s, Inc.
Meier’s Landscaping & Lawn Service
Mid-American Heritage Preservation
National City Bank
Nick’s Liquors
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society
Patten Tractor & Equipment
Phil Smidt & Son
Porter Pipe and Supply Company
Porter’s Apparel, Inc.
Regional Federal Credit Union
Slamkowski Investments
South Shore Arts
Swan Lake Resort
Ted Muta Advertising
Texture Pointe
The Pangere Corporation
Towle Community Theater
TroCor Corporate Services
Winey Beach Cafe
Special Thanks To…
THE SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Jeff Williams, Chairman
Monica Aguilar
Christine Bryant
Carlotta Blake-King
Olga Cantu
Jeff Casey
Christine Cash
Brian Cummings
Karla Dunn
Joe Farmer
Monica Garcia
Lisa Gibson
Maria Guillen
Maggie Haas
Irma Herrera
Sharon Kersey
Lisa Kusiak
Karen Maravilla
Sandra Sigler
Allard Truck Rental
First Midwest Bank
American Savings, FSB
United Neighborhoods, Inc.
Centier Bank
Towle Community Theater
Ramada Inn & Conference Center
Catalyst Productions
Horseshoe Casino
Arrow Uniform
Chase
AmeriHost Inn
Hielo Services, LLC
Peoples Bank
First Midwest Bank
HDW Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Ideations & Promotions, LLC
El Taco Real
Peoples Bank
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007· p. 7
GOLF OUTING 2007– Pictures
p. 8 · July 2007· The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007· p. 9
Cross Town Classic June 22, 2007– CUBS WIN!!
p. 10 · July 2007· The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Harris Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening/ Business After Hours
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007· p. 11
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD
Person Being Nominated:______________________________________________
Name of Business:____________________________________________________
Name of Business Owner (s):_____________________________________________
Business Description:__________________________________________________
Why do you feel the nominee should be considered for the award:
_________________________________________________________________
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I verify that the information provided is accurate, to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature
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Company Name
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Date
p 12 · July 2007· The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX ADVISORS, INC.
Commercial Property Tax Advisors, Inc. is a professional property tax consulting and appeal firm.
CPTA specializes in appraising real and personal property for the purpose of appealing commercial
and industrial property taxes thereby providing local businesses with their own “in-house” tax staff,
constantly mo9nitoring the laws, rules and regulations of Indiana’s complicated property tax system.
CPTA’s state certified and licensed professionals have over 45 years of property tax appeal, valuation, brokerage, development and management skills that when combined, effectively manage and minimize the tax
expense associated with property ownership. It is our wide range of experience that allows us to succeed
when others cannot.
Bob Kumpfer & Mirko Blesich, Principals
Commercial Property Tax Advisor’s, Inc.
6111 Harrison Street, Suite 311
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone No:
219.980.2838
Fax No:
219.980.6001
E-mail:
[email protected]
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP is a 440-lawyer firm, which has offices in 12 states. It is a full service
litigation and business firm. Locally, Hinshaw & Culbertson maintain an office at the new 322 Indianapolis Blvd. office building in Schererville, IN. The partner in charge of the business practice is
David Ranich. Hinshaw & Culbertson welcomes both the opportunity to join the Lakeshore Chamber and to provide legal services for its members.
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
David Ranich, Partner
322 Indianapolis Blvd., Suite 201
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone No:
219.864.5051
Fax No:
219.864.5052
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.hinshawlaw.com
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007· p. 13
BUSINESS
after hours
Let us help you
showcase your
business.
If you would like to
host a business after
hours, grand
opening, or ribbon
cutting, please call
the
chamber at
931-1000.
JULY
AUGUST
committee meetings
committee meetings
4
7
Tuesday 3:00 PM
Manufacturers
9
Thursday 12:00 PM
Executive Committee
Thursday 12:00 PM
Executive Committee
16
Thursday 7:30 AM
Board of Directors
Thursday 7:30 AM
Board of Directors
16
Thursday 11:00 AM
Small Business
19
Thursday 11:00 AM
Small Business
16
Thursday 12:00 PM
Referral Luncheon
19
Thursday 12:00 PM
Referral Luncheon
22
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Ambassadors
29
Wednesday General
Membership Luncheon
12
19
Office Closed
Happy 4th of July!!
p. 14· July 2007· The official newsletter of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT
The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce is a diverse group of businesses committed to improving the economic well-being and quality
of life in our community.
We are a voice for business and a forum for the exchange of ideas.
Through a variety of programs and services, we strengthen the vitality of East Chicago and Hammond.
2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Monica Garcia
Chairwoman of the Board
Board of Directors
Dr. Juan Anaya
Mr. Tim Anderson
Mr. David Beach
Mr. Calvin Bellamy
Dr. Howard Cohen
Dr. Charles Comer
Mr. Mike Ebert
Ms. Gloria Gayle
Mr. Adam Gawlikowski
Ms. Lisa Gibson
Mr. Daniel Glavin
Mr. Donald Harle
Mr. Bob Johnson
Mr. Thomas Keilman
Ms. Kelly Kernagis
Mr. Mickey Lopez
Ms. Rene Martin
Mr. Rick Mazer
Mr. Bart McCartin III
Mr. Thomas McDermott, Jr.
Mr. Richard Medina
Mr. Robert Migliorini
Mr. Michael Milaszewski
Mr. John Nielsen
Ms. Julie Olthoff
Mr. George Pabey
Mr. Michael Pellin
Mr. David Ranich
Mr. Dan Repay
Mr. Tim Ross
Mr. Frank Van Til
Mr. Bradley Vosberg
Dr. Walter Watkins
Mr. Jeff Williams
Dr. Edward Williams
Ms. Tamara Young-King
Ms. Susan Zlajic
School City of East Chicago
Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Eichhorn & Eichhorn
Krieg DeVault
Purdue University Calumet
Optical/ Optometry
Safety-Kleen Oil Recovery
National City Bank
Applied Leadership Services
AmeriHost Inn
Beckman, Kelly & Smith
F & H Properties
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
BP Whiting Business Unit
St. Catherine Hospital
Actin, Inc.
Harris Bank
Horseshoe Casino
Aker Kvaerner Songer
Mayor, City of Hammond
East Chicago Common Council
American Precision Services, Inc
Rhodia, Inc.
Mittal Steel, U.S.A.
VIA Marketing, Inc.
Mayor, City of East Chicago
United Transportation Group
Hinshaw & Culbertson
Hammond Common Council
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
Van Til’s Supermarket
First Midwest Bank
School City of Hammond
Hertz Car Rental
Resorts East Chicago Casino
at &t
Mittal Steel USA
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CHAIRPERSONS
Ambassador Committee:
Lisa Gibson AmeriHost Inn
Karen Maravilla El Taco Real
Education Committee:
Calvin Bellamy
Krieg DeVault
Governmental Affairs:
Thomas Keilman BP
David Ranich Hinshaw & Culbertson
Manufacturer’s Committee:
Small Business Committee
Bob Johnson Nationwide Floor &
Window Coverings
Special Events Committee Chair:
Jeff Williams Hertz Car Rental
STAFF
Dave Ryan Executive Director
Monique Ruiz Office Administrator
Altamae Blink Receptionist/
Secretary
CONTACT
Phone:
219-931-1000
Fax:
219-937-8778
Website:
www.lakeshorechamber.com
Serving the communities of East Chicago and Hammond · July 2007· p. 15
REMINDER
from the lakeshore
MEMBERSHIP
luncheon
AUGUST 29, 2007
Save the Date—
Annual Fish Fry
September 20, 2007
11:30 AM– Networking
12:00 PM– Program
Speaker: John Gorski
Vice President of Hospital
Operations for
The Community Healthcare
Systems
Topic:
Northwest Indiana Research
Consortium
A recently formed group
representing 9 area Hospitals
and the Indiana University
Northwest School of Medicine
Our website has a
calendar section to
keep you
informed on
upcoming events.
www.lakeshorechamber.com
If any contact
information changes,
please let us know so
that we can update
our records.
Cost $15.00
Call 931-1000 to RSVP
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your spot for the 2008 Membership Directory.
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