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Aaron McDermott, CEO and President of Latitude Commercial sits down with GreatNews. Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to talk about his realty business, what it takes to be a leader,  being a "Region Guy", having a family that's involved in politics,  and the future of NWI. GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers pr...

Mike Jessen, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana sits down with GreatNews. Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to talk about his influences growing up, making the decision to go to college, serving as Valparaiso city administrator, and what it takes to lead a great team. GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the...

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb traveled to Valparaiso on Tuesday, February 21 to congratulate both the Valparaiso Vikings State Championship Football Team and visit the GreatNews. Life office. Continuing his support of Northwest Indiana (NWI), Holcomb took time out of his busy schedule to highlight the positive news throughout the state.  Read more about Governor Holcomb's visit here: https://...

SSCVA President/CEO Dave Uran sits down with GreatNews. Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to discuss a wide array of topics, including the growing tourism industry in Northwest Indiana and his lifelong involvement with sports. The South Shore Convention and Visitors’ Authority is a not-for-profit organization that plays a vital part in the growth of tourism in the Northwest Indiana Region, providing mar...

Days before kicking off a nationwide tour, Joe Hertler of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers sat down for an all exclusive virtual interview with GreatNews. Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown. Originally from Lansing, Mich., the band got its start in 2011 and is known and well loved for their indie, colorful discography. Today, the group has numerous albums under their belt and is gettin...

GreatNews. Life is shining a spotlight on NW Indiana ER & Hospital CEO Scott Samlan this week! With more than 15 years of practice, Dr. Samlan is Board Certified and recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine. GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in...

Surf Internet’s CEO Gene Crusie visited the GreatNews. Life office to share some of what he’s learned after three decades of championing affordable, high-quality, reliable internet around the country. Crusie began his internet career in the early ‘90s and has helped develop and launch dozens of internet service providers. Since taking over Surf Internet five years ago, the company has grown to nea...

John Jordan is the Owner and President of CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana. He began the Northwest Indiana franchise location of CertaPro Painters out of the basement of his home in 2013 after the successful sale of his family’s three-generation business. His objective is to offer a trusted and reliable service to homes and businesses within his community in Northwest Indiana. Jordan focuses...

Prior to being elected as the 51st governor of Indiana, Governor Eric Holcomb served in the United States Navy and as the state chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Holcomb has met with officials from all over the world and was recognized as the International Center’s International Citizen of the year in 2018. He has been involved in many projects and foundations, including “Skillful Indiana,...

Matthew Wesaw currently serves as the Chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Prior to his time with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Wesaw served with the Michigan State Police where he had a full career, retiring from that career in 2001 as a Detective Sergeant. Wesaw served as the vice-chair for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians before becoming the Chairman in 1996. Wesa...

As Regional Director of Big Shoulders Fund, Dan Kozlowski knows the importance of serving the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland community. He grew up in Cedar Lake, attended catholic elementary and middle schools as well as Hanover Central High School, and received his Bachelor’s in business and accounting from Valparaiso University. Once Kozlowski moved to Michigan to start his career after colle...

After graduation from West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 1995 and working at American Electric Power from 1996-2011, Mike Hooper made the shift to Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Inc. (NIPSCO), where he now serves as its president.  Between 2011-2022, he served in a few positions at NIPSCO before working his way up to become president in 2020. Although he started his care...

Before stepping into his role earlier this year as CEO and President of United Way of Northwest Indiana, Adam O’Doherty was working hard to make a positive impact on lives across the county in Arizona. O’Doherty realized he had a passion for helping others from the very beginning of his career. Starting in education, he then transferred to working with nonprofit organizations when he discovered ho...

Matt organizes and plans for the long-term vision of the organization and oversees all day-to-day operations. Prior to his position as President/CEO of Porter-Starke Services, Matt served as Chief Executive Officer at the Swanson Center for 8 years. Matt holds an M.A. and Ph. D. in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and has held academic and research/faculty positions at Unive...

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and entered public service as a means to help her community feel more connected with local and state government. She’s served as County Auditor, County Commissioner, State Auditor, State Representative for House District 78, and now Lt. Governor. Her portfolio in this role includes overseeing the Indiana State Department of Agricu...

Our own Jenny Craig-Brown sits down with Joe De Sena who is not only the CEO of Spartan, a leading endurance sports brand, but also a New York Times best selling author of The Spartan Way, Spartan Up!, and Spartan Fit! Like and subscribe! Follow us on social and our websites! Facebook:  GreatNews. Life , NWI.Life , Valpo. Life , Portage. Life , LaPorteCounty. Life Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Join us this week for our season finale of Great News Weekly. We get the scoop on the NSA World Series from Crown Point Mayor Uran and Bill Horton, President of NSA North. The new art installation at NorthShore from Brian Dortmund, Allen Grecula, and our very own Lifer Carter Puckett. Finally, Lifer Carter Dahlgren gives us some camping tips as we head out of summer and into the fall season. Great...

On this weeks episode of Great News Weekly we get a look at all that the Lakes of Valpo has to offer, a sit down with Indiana American Water, Friday Night Live in La Porte, and an interview with local artist Ally Christian! GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community,...

Join us for this weeks Great News Weekly. The exclusively positive news show brought to you by GreatNews. Life. This week we have a little more information about our mission brought to you by our very own Lifer Carter, a recap from the Franciscan Do Good Feel Good challenge from some of our Lifers who took on the challenge, and internet safety tips brought to you by Horizon Bank. GreatNewsLife loo...

Join us this week as we take a look at the schedule for Festival of the Lakes, get a peak at the Hobart Market on the Lake vendors, and a seltzer taste test thanks to Indiana Beverage! GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’...

Join as we talk to country music artist Jonny James about the festival of the lakes. Then we grill all sorts of things from Strack & Van til before finishing off with some fun outdoor activities and games! GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to...

We get a sneak peek at the new Anita king museum dedicated to her. Then we check out an awesome tie dye company before finishing off with a funny segment all about outdoor dining areas in northwest Indiana. GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to ne...

Join us as we get to interview Ben Wilson from Blues Traveler, look at the new Valpo library garden, and Lifers day off at Zao Island! GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories,...

Join us as we get the scoop on all the awesome items at the La Porte Farmer's Market. Then we'll hear all about Hops for Hospice Beer fest, and finish with a sneak peek at Four Winds Casino's new food menu. GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, a...

Join us as we tell you all about the poor handmaids of Jesus Christ and their mission to farm sustainably. We also get the scoop on a ton of local jobs that are hiring in the region, and finish off with a good Samaritan story! GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their communi...