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Thursday, July 05, 2018Office Closed

Staff Holiday

When:

from Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:00 AM
thru Friday, July 6, 2018 4:00 PM

Where:

Staff holidays

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Friday, July 06, 2018Chamber Member Event

Warhol: Icon & Influence

Opening Reception July 6th, 5-8pm
Original Warhol works from the late 60's through the late 80's as well as works by emerging and mid-career artists influenced by Warhol's legacy.

When:

from Friday, July 6, 2018 5:00 PM
thru Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:00 PM

Where:

Hyndman Gallery
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. Second Street
Michigan City

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Sunday, July 08, 2018Chamber Member Event

FREE Native American Heritage Day

Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a FREE event honoring our region's first residents and gardeners.? Celebrate the rich and enduring legacy of Native American Heritage along the very same river banks and forested valleys where the Potawatomi hunted and fished hundreds of years ago.
Stroll through the Native American garden featuring plots of native and heirloom plants -- many of which are edible and/or medicinal. Guests can also experience the prairie restoration garden, a plot recreating a small patch of the grassland habitats that once covered vast swaths of the Midwest.
Visitors will also have the chance to experience Indigenous Peoples’ traditional gardening, trapping, cooking, and crafting techniques first-hand through presentations and demonstrations by local experts. ?
Free craft activities for children will be available in the Native American Garden.
At noon, Henry Boulley, Ojibwe, New Buffalo, will start the fire in a traditional manner. He will then speak to the public about his ancestors, customs, foods, ceremonies, and what's happening in 2018 in the Native American world. Jude Rakowski, Garden Volunteer, will do open fire cooking using wild foods at 1:00 pm CDT. Cindy Deardorff, Kouts, will display wild seeds and speak about Native American Gardening. At 2:00 pm... More >>

When:

Sunday, July 8, 2018 12:00 PM thru 04:00 PM

Where:

Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 East US Hwy 12
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018Manufacturer Event

Manufacturers' Association BBQ Cookout

Topic:       Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership services overview and the Emergence of Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Manufacturing

Presented by:  Chris Pearson, Associate Director, Client Services and Robert Goosen, Associate Director - Engineering and Technology Services

BBQ Dinner Buffet $30

RSVP Required by Friday, July 6th

To Register visit www.mcachamber.com or call the Chamber at 219-874-6221

About the MEP National Network
As a NIST MEP approved Center, Purdue MEP is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Indiana.
The MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing.
Focused on helping small and mid-sized manufacturers generate business results and thrive in today's technology-driven economy, the MEP National Network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and its 1,300 trusted advisors and experts at nearly 600 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacture with access to resources they need to succeed.
In 2016, the MEP National Network connected with 25,445 manufactures, leading to $9.3 billion in sales, $1.4 billion in cost savings, $3.5 billion in new client investments, and helping...  More >>

When:

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 5:30 PM thru 07:30 PM

Where:

Dwyer Instruments
102 IN Hwy 212

Registration:

REGISTER HERE

Thursday, July 12, 2018Business After Hours

Business After Hours - B & E Marine

Hors d’oeuvres provided by Sunset Grille
Door Prize * Giveaways * New Boat Models on Display

When:

Thursday, July 12, 2018 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where:

31 Lakeshore Drive
Michigan City

Registration:

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Friday, July 13, 2018Committee Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

When:

Friday, July 13, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM

Where:

Chamber

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Friday, July 13, 2018Chamber Member Event

Taste & Tribute Concert

Friendship Botanic Gardens will host an evening of musical entertainment featuring local artist Johnny V at the Taste and Tribute Concert. He is a singer/songwriter that offers music from genres such as blues, folk and Americana and is sure to keep the audience’s attention! He has been singing all across the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region for over four decades. Johnny V’s tribute to Neil Young and the Classics while enjoying food from Taste of Michigan City’s Up N Smoke food truck. Beer and wine also available. This is a family friendly event! Tickets are on sale at the door the day of the event. $5 for 13+ (12 and under free). Gates open at 6:00 p.m., with music starting at 7:00.

When:

Friday, July 13, 2018 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PM

Where:

Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 East US Highway 12
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Saturday, July 14, 2018Chamber Member Event

LPCAR Habitat for Humanity Build Day

To register visit: http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/8fadcc_b8aa56f810c443c4af72be8e4d676d3d.pdf

When:

Saturday, July 14, 2018 8:30 AM thru 04:30 PM

Where:

312 Roosevelt St.
LaPorte, IN 46350

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018Board Meeting

Board Meeting

When:

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM

Where:

Chamber
Craig Phillips City Planner guest speaker

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018Lakefront Career Network

LCN Exec. Comm. Mtg.

When:

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM

Where:

Chamber

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Thursday, July 26, 2018Chamber Member Event

Idea & Information Exchange

Hosted by Visit Michigan City LaPorte and City of LaPorte Park & Recreation Department

Join us in the newly renovated club house for complimentary light

hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks and a cash bar

We look forward to hearing all about what is new with your business or organization. Bring brochures, sales coupons,and sales flyers to put on our information table to share with others.

Staff will be on hand with their updates.

Gifts, Gifts, Gifts!

We love gifts for our door awards!

If you wish to donate something, please bring it along.

Please Join Us!

RSVP to Jane Daley by July 22, 2018

219-872-5055

E-mail - jane@michigancitylaporte.com

When:

Thursday, July 26, 2018 5:00 PM

Where:

Beechwood Golf Course
2222 Woodlawn Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350

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Thursday, July 26, 2018Lakefront Career Network

LCN Garden Party

Hosted by Lakefront Career Network and Friendship Gardens Board of Directors & Staff

An opportunity for the Chamber’s young professional group to learn more about the gardens in a relaxed setting and for the Friendship Board/staff to meet some of the young professionals in our area.
Beer for purchase by Burn Em' Brewing, Lawn Games, Garden Tours and more!

Contact Katie Eaton, LCN Executive Committee Member for more details
keaton@edcmc.com
219-873-1211

When:

Thursday, July 26, 2018 5:30 PM thru 07:30 PM

Where:

Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 E. US Hwy. 12

Symphony Garden

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018Chamber Member Event

National Health Center Week

Snacks, games, prizes, dj, vendors & more!

No-cost health pack with supplies (while supplies last)
No-cost school & sports physicals (for the uninsured)

When:

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PM

Where:

HealthLinc Michigan City
710 Franklin Strett
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Wednesday, August 01, 2018Chamber Member Event

Michiana Humane Society’s Cocktails at the Grand Cottage

Light hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Raffle drawing and live auction.
For tickets and information visit www.michianahumanesociety.org or call 219-872-4499.

When:

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 4:00 PM

Where:

4-8PM Central Time
Grand Cottage
11551 Marquette Drive
New Buffalo, MI

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Wednesday, August 01, 2018Chamber Member Event

SiteLink Forum

Forum of internationally known Site Selectors present information on business recruitment strategies One-on-one meetings on best practices for economic development in smaller communities For more information visit http://www.sitelinkforum.com

When:

from Wednesday, August 1, 2018 4:00 PM
thru Friday, August 3, 2018 12:00 PM

Where:

Blue Chip Casino
777 Blue Chip Drive
Michigan City

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Thursday, August 02, 2018Chamber Member Event

Guaranteed Rate's Back to School Drive 2018

Benefitting: Michigan City Area Schools

Most - needed school supplies include:
Pencils Erasers Folders Kleenex
Crayons Scissors Paper towels Washable Markers
Glue Sticks Rulers Notebooks Paper

When:

Thursday, August 2, 2018 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PM

Where:

Belly Flop
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Saturday, August 04, 2018Chamber Member Event

La Porte County Family YMCA ~ 39th Annual Triathlon

Become a part of the continuing health and wellness tradition at the La Porte County Family YMCA. The 39th Annual Triathlon will be held on August 4th at Soldier’s Memorial Park in La Porte, Indiana. This event features Chip Timing and includes a 1/4 mile lake swim, 12.4 mile bike ride and 3.4 mile run. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete as individuals or as part of a team. Awards will be given to each overall female, male and female masters finishers as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for each age category.

Athlete registration opens at 6:30 A.M. (CST) at Cummings Lodge in Soldier’s Memorial Park and closes at 7:30 A.M. The La Porte County Family YMCA is also offering an orientation beginning at 7:30 A.M. at the Beach House for those individuals competing in the Triathlon for the first time. The first wave of racers will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M followed by waves in five minute increments thereafter. The 39th Annual Triathlon is currently $75.00 for individual racers (adult and youth) and $155.00 for each team.

To register for this challenging and fun experience, log onto www.lpymca.org or complete the registration form at either... More >>

When:

Saturday, August 4, 2018 6:30 AM thru 10:30 AM

Where:

Soldier's Memorial Park
LaPorte, IN 46350

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Sunday, August 05, 2018Chamber Member Event

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Friendship Botanic Gardens will be hosting the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as some of the biggest names in Chicago’s arts and culture scene will preview their 2018-2019 season.
The event will include performances by Chicago Lyric Opera artists Gary Alexander, Cornelius Johnson, Kimberly Jones, Dan Richardson and Maia Surace.
Tickets are available on friendshipgardens.org, Eventbrite and the Friendship Botanic Gardens Facebook page. Regular seating is available for $35 and premium seating (first 4 rows) is available for $45. Please note: Premium seating is limited to 40 people and will sell fast!
Light appetizers are included with each ticket. A cash bar with beer and wine will also be on site.
All proceeds contribute to the continued restoration and maintenance of Friendship Botanic Gardens, the region’s premiere destination that combines nature, history and culture.
The performance will begin promptly at 4:00. Join us at 3:00 for wine, beer, other beverages and light appetizers while taking a stroll through the 105-acres of gardens, trails and meadows.
Before the event, author Barbara Stodola will be signing her new book Friendship Botanic Gardens -- a history book that explores the rich legacy and exciting future taking shape for the Gardens.

When:

Sunday, August 5, 2018 3:00 PM thru 06:00 PM

Where:

Friendship Botanic Gardens
2055 E US Hwy 12
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Monday, August 06, 2018Chamber Member Event

2018 United Way Golf Outing

11 am: REGISTRATION & LUNCH
NOON: SHOTGUN TEE TIME
5 pm: PRIME RIB DINNER & AWARDS

GOLF FOURSOME "TEAM GAME BUNDLE": $900
· 18 HOLES OF GOLF WITH CART
· LUNCH BUFFET
· PRIME RIB DINNER
· EXCITING GAMES
· EXCLUSIVE PRIZES
· AWARDS & TROPHIES
· COMPLIMENTARY WATER & SOFT DRINKS
· BEVERAGE SAMPLING BOOTHS
· HOLE IN ONE SHOTS: WIN NEW CARS!

INDIVIDUAL GAME BUNDLE: $225

Go to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/unitedwaylpc/event/74725/ to register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

When:

Monday, August 6, 2018 11:00 AM thru 05:00 PM

Where:

Pottawattomie Country Club
1900 Springland Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Friday, August 10, 2018Lakefront Career Network

New Teacher Luncheon