HAMMOND – SportsIndiana.org has received a facelift. The new site is more user-friendly and includes features such as an interactive community map, individual community sports venue pages, membership information and information on the sports tourism business in Northwest Indiana. “This new website greatly simplifies the process of applying for and submitting grant requests for the […]
MISHAWAKA – The Michiana Chapter of the American Marketing Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Windsor Park Conference Center in Mishawaka. Author and consultant Mark Hubbard will be the guest speaker and will talk on executive leadership and management. He is an independent consultant with more than 25 years of
DYER – Hoosier Daddy BBQ Sauce, made in Dyer, has been included on the menu for events at Soldier Field in Chicago, including home football games for the Chicago Bears, for the next three seasons. Owner Kim Foy said it will be used on Soldier Field’s brisket, pulled pork and other food offerings. The company
GARY – James Ward has been named marketing liaison for the Gary/Chicago International Airport. Ward has signed a nine-month contract with the airport at $1,000 a month. The primary responsibility for Ward will be spread the word about Allegiant Air services at the airport. In addition to its scheduled flights to Florida, Allegiant also provides
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that the Chicago White Sox is its newest partner. “We’re looking to collaborate any way we can to bring more people to their games,” said Heather Becerra, South Sore CVA director of sales and marketing. In addition to promoting the White Sox at various
VALPARAISO – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced that Valparaiso will be the host for opening ceremonies for this summer’s National Softball Association Girls “B” World Series. The ceremonies will be held in Central Park Plaza. The event was held in Crown Point in 2009. The event is expected to bring more
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club has launched its Website for the 2012 season. The site was designed by Infinity Pro Sports and has advanced web-based software to allow viewers to access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; listen to live games and buy tickets. Season tickets are on sale for $99. Game day tickets
MERRILLVILLE – VIA Marketing has received two designations from Service Industry Advertising Awards – a Gold Award for its Porters Restoration radio ad and a Bronze Award for the Hammond Port Authority logo/letterhead design. “Our two entries are totally different, demonstrating that VIA is truly full-service marketing,” said Julie Olthoff, president. “The radio spot was
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen are looking for college students interested in a summer internship in sports marketing, sales and public relations. The Oilmen, are members of the Midwest Collegiate League, and have several unpaid internships available and will work with colleges or universities to make sure participants receive college credit. Internships are in
SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Silver Hawks minor league baseball team has announced it will have promotions at more than 70 homes games this year with special observances for children, mothers, cancer survivors, military men and women and more. One major event will recur throughout the season Flat Screen Friday will have the Silver
