Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation

07/16/2026

We loved being able to showcase the Grand Gardner! This project perfectly encapsulates the balance we want for our community: growing beyond our full potential and paying homage to our roots.🙂‍↕️

The Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) welcomed sponsors, investors, business leaders, and community partners to the newly opened Grand Gardner Hotel for an evening that celebrated far more than the opening of the beautiful boutique hotel. The reception highlighted the power of thoug...

07/08/2026

With a record number of attendees, It's safe to say the 4th Annual Innovate Northwest Indiana event was a huge success!

Our panelists delivered insightful discussions on the economic vitality of the region, state initiatives to help strengthen our workforce, and the profound impact of the Chicago Bears on both business and community.

Thank you to Indianapolis Business Journal, our panelists, and everyone who was able to attend.

06/24/2026

We had so much fun kicking off the summer at our very first Summer Networking event! It was great to see so many of our community leaders take an interest in strategically and intentionally shaping the future of Valparaiso.

A special thank you to the Grand Gardner Hotel for letting us use your beautiful space!

Find out how you can get involved at Valpoedc.com

06/17/2026

For business owners, retirement may seem far down the road, but anything can happen between now and then! Whether planned or unexpected, your business should have a succession plan ready to go.
Check out this FREE Webinar series all about succession planning!

We are excited to partner with Indiana's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to offer a series of FREE education webinars for Hoosier business owners who are considering selling their businesses or beginning the process of succession planning.

The first webinar, “Getting Started: A Practical Guide to Succession Readiness Planning,” will take place Thursday, June 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. EDT.

Whether you're preparing for retirement, an unexpected event or long-term growth, this session is designed to help your small business.

Learn more and register: https://www.indianachamber.com/small-business-succession-planning

06/04/2026

Exciting Valpo News!

Powers Health is expanding the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center in Valparaiso! Not only will this project help increase access to primary care and specialists, building a healthier community, the project will also create over 70 construction jobs!

The 71,000 sq ft expansion will include Outpatient Therapy Services, Orthopedic physician offices and Audiology. The project also includes renovations to the existing building for Cardiology Services expansion and Neurodiagnostics Services.

The two-phase project, located at 3800 St. Mary Drive in Valparaiso, will be complete in an estimated 2 years.

05/28/2026

Are you a small business making a BIG impact?

The deadline is almost here to submit your pitch to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Patriot Pitch Competition and compete in a $1 million prize pool!

sba.gov/freedom250

04/30/2026

Last Saturday our Executive VP Vanessa Lynch had the opportunity to judge Starke County Economic Development Foundation, Inc's 2026 Starke Tank! What an great event highlighting local businesses striving to improve their communities.

04/27/2026

Last Friday was a beautiful day for a groundbreaking! It was an inspiring afternoon hearing about the future of inclusivity. We are so excited to welcome the Sunshine Community Center Network! 🌞

04/24/2026

📣Calling small businesses 📣

Check out this exciting expo for innovators to get their ideas out there and make new connections!

04/07/2026

We're so excited to share this project with you!

The Grand Gardner Hotel is expected to be mostly completed by April, and after a few more weeks of fine-tuning, the building is set to open by the middle of May.

Just over two years ago, Valparaiso made a commitment to bring a historic landmark in the community back to life when it started construction on its Grand Gardner Hotel. Built originally in 1899 as a schoolhouse in the heart of Valparaiso, the property has been restored to inspire moments of deep re...