Top 10 LaPorteCountyLife Videos of 2014

VideoArticleImageLPCL2014 was a great year for LaPorteCountyLife.com! We revamped our studio and featured a load of great guests coming into the office for interviews to join the other videos we produced at various events throughout the year.

Look back at some of the best interviews, profiles, and videos we've produced over the 2014 calendar year. Take a seat, grab some popcorn, and enjoy!

What It's Like To Be A Mayor with Mayor Blair Milo and Mayor Ron Meer

In this third part of our interviews with the Mayor of La Porte Blair Milo and Mayor of Michigan City Ron Meer they talk about what being a Mayor of their city means to them, if they would run to be elected again, and how the job changes from day to day.

The Good News Driver on Working Together

Ideas in Motion Media CEO Chris Mahlmann talks about working together with various partners in order to deliver good news from around Northwest Indiana.

Purdue North Central 9/11 Memorial Service and Bill Barrett's LEXEME VIII Sculpture Dedication

Purdue North Central recently hosted their 9/11 Memorial Service which reflected the events of September 11th, 2001, introduced a new piece by photographer Mel Theobald, and revealed a new 11 feet tall by 8 feet wide sculpture by artist Bill Barrett.

Changing Attitudes Towards Same Sex Relationships with Rick Soria and Scott Fech - Part Two

In this second and final part of the interview we did with Rick Soria and Scott Fech they talk about what their respective schools do to recognize LBGT groups, misconceptions about same sex marriage, and what can be done to support LBGT groups along with the marriage equality movement.

La Porte's Alcoa Howmet Investment Annoucement

Leading aerospace manufacturer Alcoa held an investment announcement and ground breaking ceremony for their $100 million facility expansion in La Porte. Speakers at the event were from Alcoa, Indiana Governor Mike Pence and La Porte Mayor Blair Milo.

The NWI Mayors Ideas Exchange

We recently hosted four different Mayors from around the region to talk about what they can to do improve their areas, working with current taxes, and how they can work together to get good things done.

What Do Economic Development Agencies Accomplish?

Economic development agencies have many responsibilities within their jobs, and three prominent figures in Northwest Indiana's economic community explain some of what the job calls for. From creating and maintaining jobs, to the differences between a LEDO and REDO, this conversation has it covered.

Congratulations Graduates of 2014

In this special dedication to Northwest Indiana's Class of 2014 we talk about what a graduation means not only for the students, but for everyone involved in this milestone event.

Mike Kwiatkowski and Eric Yuhasz from The IKORCC

A union isn't just a group of workers, it's being a part of a group of people who work to improve and better their community. In order to explain all that the IKORCC is involved with we talked to two men who know all about the council. The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters members Mike Kwiatkowski and Eric Yuhasz sat down to talk about how the union helps further the community that they serve, the mission of the union and how their workers are trained and educated through various programs.

Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, Worthy Women Recovery Big Winners at February 2014 NWITweetup

It was a night of surprises at the February 2014 NWITweetup event, hosted at Industrial Revolution by the Ideas in Motion Media team. In addition to the traditional networking that goes on during a NWITweetup, Northwest Indiana non-profit organizations were asked to share their respective stories with the attendees, with the most votes earning a $250 donation from Berman's Infiniti of Merrillville.