La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership

09/07/2026

The LEAP office is closed and will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 a.m.

09/01/2026

The City of La Porte is looking for an Independent Contractor to serve as a Project Manager – Downtown Development to coordinate transformative public/private partnership initiatives in our Near Downtown area.

If you thrive on bringing complex projects to life, managing high-impact state grants like READI, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to shape the future of a growing city, this role is for you!

Highlights: 📍 City of La Porte, IN
Contract | 30 hours/week
Work directly with city departments, LEAP, the UEA, and local philanthropic leaders.

Key focus: Driving READI grant projects, downtown infrastructure, and vibrant public spaces.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or check out the full job
details to apply!https://sagamoreinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/City-of-La-Porte-Project-Manager-Job-Description_FINAL.pdf

08/28/2026

💼 Job Opportunity: The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) is hiring a Project Manager – Neighborhood Redevelopment & Housing Initiatives!

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial project leader to spearhead housing development, real estate acquisitions, and downtown upper-story conversions in La Porte.

If you have a background in real estate, urban development, or housing program management, we want to hear from you!

Key Focus Areas: Expanding La Porte’s residential housing supply.

- Launching rehab incentives for investor-owned, owner-occupied, and downtown upper-story units.

- Partnering with developers, lenders, local foundations, and city officials.

Help us build a stronger community where people love to live, work, and grow.

Check out the full description and apply today!

https://sagamoreinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LEAP_UEA-Project-Manager-Job-Description_FINAL.pdf

08/22/2026

We are so incredibly excited to see this project coming to fruition! Congratulations to Ben Konowitz and Ryan Hart for making it through the long process and turning this awesome dream into a reality.

08/21/2026

Join Giggles and Raindrop Rising for a teen internet safety session on September 22nd at 4:30 p.m.

08/19/2026

Good luck to all the educators, support staff, administrators, and students who returned for another year or walked through the doors for the first time this morning!

It is going to be a great year!

08/13/2026

Open today and tomorrow for anyone who needs to charge their devices!

⚡ Need a place to charge up?

The Community Building at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds will be open from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Thursday and Friday for anyone who needs a place to charge phones, tablets, laptops, or other devices due to the recent power outages.

Please feel free to stop in and get powered back up! 🔌📱💻

08/10/2026

It is finally time! Taco John's in La Porte is now open! Grab your lunch or dinner 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this new business in La Porte this morning!

07/31/2026

If you haven't located all the beautiful murals filling the downtown, this weekend is the perfect time to take a stroll and appreciate the beautiful artwork!

Which piece is your favorite?