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High Speed Rail Alliance
Mar. 11, 2021
Rick Harnish co-founded the High Speed Rail Alliance in 1993 with a passion for revitalizing the region he grew up in, lives in, and loves. The Alliance builds the political will for systemic change by advocating for integrated rail and transit networks connected by 200+ mph high-speed lines. By connecting cities, towns and airports, the high-speed trains will dramatically expand economic opportunities and slash carbon emissions. A native of the Chicago area, Harnish has been MHSRA’s executive director since 2001. His perspective on trains and transportation policy has appeared in Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Politico, Governing, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Crain’s Chicago and many other publications, in addition to various NPR programs. He has achieved notable successes and progress in MHSRA’s three focus areas: advocacy, education, and research. Harnish’s work is informed by his strong commitment to researching and learning from global best practices. He has ridden high-speed trains—often in the context of leading small groups—in Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Turkey, and he draws on a global network of colleagues with expertise in trains and transportation policy |
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Mar. 18, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Family Advocates celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year in advocating for at-risk children and families. The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program began in 1990 and provides screened, trained, and supervised volunteers who speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in La Porte County. Harmony House is the supervised visitation and safe exchange program that provides safe access for children to continue and build their relationship with their parent(s). Non-custodial parents spend parenting time in a home-like setting where they can experience normal family time. Safe exchanges provide parents in high-conflict relationships an opportunity to exchange their children for weekend visitation without conflict. The Court Youth Advocate and Community Youth Advocate Programs provide screened, trained and supervised volunteers who mentor at-risk youth who are referred either by the courts or schools in La Porte County. |
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Annual Update from Economic Development Corporation Michigan City
Mar. 25, 2021
Clarence L. Hulse is the Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, IN. Clarence brings a long and proven history of success to the Michigan City, particularly being a change agent, a connector and collaborator. His diverse employment background includes both the public and private sector in the areas of Community and Economic Development, Redevelopment, International Trade, Municipal Management, Real Estate Development and Workforce Development. Clarence journey included stops in North Carolina and Florida and is credited with creating over 30,000+ jobs and $3.5 billion in direct capital investment over the past 25 years. He has won both state and national awards for his work in the community and economic development arena including International Economic Development Council 1999 national award “Outstanding New Developer of the Year,” Indiana Planning Association winning the 2011 Outstanding Community Initiative Award, 2019 NWI SBDC Small Business Advocate Award, 2019 Indiana Economic Development Association first Shining Star Award and inducted into Purdue University NW Society of Innovators in 2020. His memberships and community involvement includes Lambda Alpha International-Ely Chapter, Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, Leadership Florida, Leadership LaPorte, Leadership NW Indiana, United Way LaPorte County, Michigan City Chamber of Commerce Board, Dunes Art Foundation Board and Horizon Bank Business Advisory Committee. He recently completed his second term as a board member of the International Economic Development Council and currently a board member of the Mid-America Economic Development Council. Mr. Hulse earned his BS at Harding University, AR in Public Administration, magna cum laude and an MS in Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. |
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Learn How to Lead Better Meetings
Apr. 01, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Jane is the Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior in the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest. For more information about Dr. Thomas go to www.pnw.edu/people/jane-thomas/. It is estimated that there are 55 million meetings per day in the United States. Unfortunately, many people dread both virtual and in-person meetings. Why are workplace meetings often viewed as painful, unproductive, “time-killers”? Research has shown that there are several reasons why workplace meetings stink and that there are several evidence-based strategies that can make meetings better. |
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Michigan City and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Post-COVID future
Apr. 08, 2021
Clinical Associate Professor of Finance and Economic Development at Purdue University Northwest. He was the Past Director of the Professional MBA Program and the Director of The Center for Economic Development and Research. He holds a Masters degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in labor economics and public policy, completing all the course work for the Ph.D. Prior to Purdue, he served on the faculties of Indiana University South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. His more than 34 years’ experience as well as his research and consulting interests include forensic economics, labor markets, workforce development, public policy, housing markets, and regional economic development. He is a member of the Regional Council of Economic Advisors for Northwest Indiana. He has been quoted numerous times in regional newspapers and has been a frequent guest on news radio and television. Additionally, he had served as the President of the La Porte City Redevelopment Commission. He had also served on several not-for-profit Boards of Directors including as President of Stepping Stone Shelter for Women and as President of Smooth Jazz at South Shore Inc. In addition to his work with the Regional Council of Economic Advisors, he is currently serving on the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) 2040 Plan Implementation Committee. His focus on that committee is on workforce development and innovation. He currently serves on several not-for-profit boards including Junior Achievement, The World Trade Alliance, and NWI Business Magazine. |
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LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts/Best Practices
Apr. 15, 2021 12:00 p.m.
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Living your strengths
Apr. 22, 2021
Debbie Tatum is Director of Development for the Franciscan Health Foundation, Northern Indiana Region, a philanthropic organization which supports the mission programs of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. She is former Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Gary and Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies, as well as a certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Debbie is a dynamic public speaker as well as an experienced retreat facilitator, workshop leader and Gallup-trained Strengths coach. Debbie’s greatest passion is using her top 5 Strengths – Connectedness, Empathy, Input, Individualization and Maximizer – to inspire and empower others by helping them explore their innate strengths and coaching them to effectively lead by stewarding those gifts and talents that come most naturally to them. To get the most out of this session, it is recommended (but not required) to order StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath (available at Amazon and other online retailers) and complete the assessment, bringing your top 5 Strengths to this session. |
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Welcome back to in person meetings.
May 13, 2021 11:45 a.m.
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Violent Crime Reduction team
May 20, 2021
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Upcoming events
Jun. 03, 2021
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Director of Technology, Michigan City Area Schools
Jun. 10, 2021
As the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, we will hear from Kevin McGuire, Director of Technology at MCAS, about how the district's advancements in technology have helped students, teachers and staff during a most challenging year as we adapted to virtual and remote learning.
** This meeting will take place at Barker Hall at Trinity Church ** |
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Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum
Jul. 08, 2021
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STRIVE program
Jul. 15, 2021
The STRIVE mentoring program builds confidence in high school students who are the first generation in their family to go to college.
At the beginning of each year new students are admitted to the STRIVE program. The Core Mentor Committee will choose new students in the following priority sequence: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. The intent is to bring students into the program who will benefit from the most years of membership possible, including mentor partnership for up to 4 years, and the cumulative general support the program and mentors provide.
Come to this meeting to learn more about this exciting youth development project.
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“The Funeral Photographer” Movie
Jul. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
The film is called “The Funeral Photographer,” and is written and produced by Mark Strauss, along with a team of passionate creatives who are working on the project including local and regional actors who have been in productions such as Chicago Fire. According to the motion picture website IDMB the storyline takes place, “When Julie steps into a funeral home for what appears to be an ordinary photography job, it will transform what we think we know about love, loss, and remembrance.” |
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County Immunization Day
Aug. 05, 2021 11:45 a.m.
Similar to the National Immunization Days (NID) conducted world-wide by Rotary to distribute the polio vaccine. This project will be in conjunction with the Michigan City Area Schools' (MCAS) Back to School Rally on August 14th.
Working as a subcommittee of the ourshotlpc.org vaccination support group Rotary will be supporting the MCAS, the County Visitors Bureau, HealthLinc Inc. and the La Porte County health department to encourage unvaccinated members of La Porte County to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Come to this meeting to learn more about how you may participate in this important community project.
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Director of Business Development at Aperion Care
Aug. 12, 2021
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Aug. 19, 2021
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Williams Dedicated
Aug. 26, 2021
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