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ValpoLife News Collection of our best recent featured
stories from across the site written from our positive perspective of Valpo people, groups, and activities
Latest Stories Quick links to the five most recent
stories posted to the site keep you up to the minute every time you hit the home page
Valpo Weather AccuWeather brings you a quick
outlook summary of the next three days’ weather and a regional video forecast from one of the best names in the weather business
ValpoLife Video Our best videos from across the site
covering stories of interest to you in Business, Sports, Health, Entertainment, and Community Sign Up and Sign In - Membership is free and includes a
weekly e-mail newsletter highlighting the best stories along with making you eligible for a continuous stream of weekly and monthly prizes and discounts offered by participating
area organizations
Blogs Contributors bringing you a diverse
and personal vantage point of what the best of Valpo is all about
Story Leads and Links NWI Times, Local, County, and State
news connecting you with one click to their comprehensive coverage impacting this region
Major News Videos Videos from a variety of major national
news organizations
Polls We will regularly be running polls to get
your perspective on what is going on in Valpo, ideas for new content, and what you love about Valpo
Business Feature Stories Our candid and business-oriented
perspective, along with lessons learned through local leaders on the insight you need to be working in or running your organization
Business Video Series We tell the stories of the companies,
people, organizations, and initiatives that are moving Valpo business forward
Our unique entrepreneurial perspective focuses on the bottom line and offers insight that Valpo business leaders need to know
New ValpoLife
Videos and Business Blogs are
continually added
NWI Top Business News Story Leads and Links Valpo is well served by great news
organizations like the NWI Times that can give you broad and deep coverage on what is impacting Valpo, NWI, and National Business
Quickly see the stories you are interested in and click right to the source for that story and more Stay on top
of the latest Valpo
business events and
new leaders
within Valpo’s
business community
who are continually
featured
Business Event Listing From excellent events put on by our Chamber,
to the activity of local business groups, leads clubs, and companies, we will make sure you know what is going on that you can take part in
Valpo Business Leaders We profile the city, county, and private
company and organization leaders in the Valparaiso business community
Business Blogs Syndicated blogs of the communities
contributing leaders
Business Development What you can be doing locally,
nationally, and beyond to beat back the economic challenges businesses face and grow in good times and in bad
Markets/Investing Insight from local service providers on
what you and your company can be personally and professionally doing to manage risk and realize opportunity
Chamber of Commerce Valpo is served by a first-class
Chamber. We’ll help you see why you should be involved, what great info they put out, and make sure you are aware of all the upcoming events that you’ll want to participate in
Legal/Accounting Tax law changes, evolving accounting
standards, and human resource requirements that businesses need to know about
A great mix of local and national service providers keep you up-to-date and informed
Staff Development/Motivation How to develop the team you have,
where you can be looking for the team of the future, and how to get all those human pieces working together to achieve great things
Technology/Tools What are the latest tools that could
help you or your firm be more productive
Community Feature Stories Our perspective on what is happening
in and around our town that might interest you
Community Video Series We tell the stories of the people,
organizations, and initiatives that are moving the Valparaiso community forward
Community Event Listing From excellent events put on by area
churches, park districts, and YMCA programs, to the activity of local charitable groups, we will make sure you know what is going on that you can take part in
Worship Directory by denomination for area religions Current events and how you and your family can
participate Education
School Directory with links to their websites Award highlights and achievements School newsletters and stories Valpo school system resources Events, reunions, and non-sporting activities
Serving Valpo Who each organization in town serves Where to volunteer Group initiatives and events
History Keeping the rich local history alive via
storytelling Local legends and artifacts
Parks Information about each of the facilities,
upcoming events, and our stories on the abundance of programs offered
Neighborhoods Neighborhood backgrounds, architectural
styles, new development, and unique homes Upcoming events
Family Things to do throughout the year with your
kids Articles with great advice and ideas for moms
and dads Profiles of unique families and organizations
in town that bring our families together Government/Community Resources
Information essential to the operation of Valparaiso from City and County government, along with the multitude of organizations serving Valpo
Important contact numbers
Entertainment Feature Stories The insider information behind the art,
music, dining, theatre, and shopping scene in Valparaiso
Entertainment Video Series We tell the stories of the artists,
people, organizations, and initiatives that are placing Valpo arts on the map
Our unique video stories on area entertainment venues, events and entertainment leaders
Entertainment Event Listing From excellent events put on by the
city events department to local theatres and bands holding a show, we will make sure you know what cultural events are happening throughout the city
Restaurants Complete directory with profiles for every
restaurant broken down by restaurant type ValpoLife written and video guides as well as
local media and dining guide reviews Featured restaurants include chef/owner
interviews, special offers/events, and a much more in depth listing
Arts Area exhibitions of various artistic medias,
including painting, photography, ceramics, etc.
Theatre Where to go to see live performances Other theatrical entities, including Hollywood
productions and local displays Music
Local bands across the spectrum of music variety
Local venues and listings for upcoming events
Shopping Highlights of all the unique stores
throughout Valpo bringing you the products you are looking for
Shops new to Valpo that you want to learn about
Travel Where to stay if you want to travel to
Valpo or host others who are traveling here
NWI Times Food Story Leads and Links Quick access to the NWI Times’ great
coverage of food and stories plus reviews
Health Feature Stories Our perspective and lessons learned
through local doctors and medical organizations on the insight you need to keep you and your family healthy
Health Video Series Our own video stories about area
health organizations, events, and educational topics
Quality productions put on by area hospitals, doctors, and associations
Health Event Listing From excellent events put on by area
hospitals, to the classes found within our local gyms, to city physicians and health initiatives and events that you can take part in
Nutrition Stay on top of the latest trends for eating well in
Valpo from a variety of local and national sources Exercise
Directory of local fitness entities Who’s who in Valpo fitness Inspirational and motivational stories and methods Breakthroughs in equipment development City initiatives to promote exercise throughout our
town Health Education
What local professionals are teaching Valpo residents about taking care of your health and how to take preventative measures to stay active and vital
Medicine Stories and updates regarding the latest drugs, how
they work, and the companies in Valparaiso and around the state that create them
Mental Health The theories behind conditions that effect Valpo
residents and the local doctors who address them
Specialty Editorials featuring local podiatrists, orthodontists, etc. Success stories of residents who have benefited from
the area specialists Safety
First Aid at home and in the business place Safety recalls that every Valpo resident should know
about Annual testing that should be done in and around every
Valpo home to ensure safety Assistance
Stories from local caretakers and the people they serve Assisted living facilities around town and what makes
them unique and quality places Women
Health needs that face women today and how the city supports related programs
Men Health topics of interest to men today and advice by
area professionals Kids
How to keep our kids fit and active and the programs that encourage that
Seniors Health issues that face seniors today and the resources
they can turn to for help
Sports Feature Stories Our perspective on the insight you
need about participating in, cheering for, or coaching your favorite schools and teams
Sports Video Series We tell the stories of the players, their
leaders and coaches that are moving Valpo athletics forward
Sports Event Listing From excellent activities put on by the
schools, to the organized sports at the park district and the abundant variety of sports facilities serving the area, we will make sure you know what is going on that you can take part in
Highlights & Features about the athletic scene at Valpo University Coverage on Valpo Athletics with a
special focus on Valpo’s student-athletes
Valparaiso High Schools Recaps and news from all of the
Valparaiso High Schools including Valparaiso, Andrean, Washington Twp, Morgan Twp, and Boone Grove
Valpo Middle Schools Coverage of middle school athletics
at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School, Union Township Middle School, and St. Paul’s School
Park District & Club Sports Coverage on stories associated to
Parks Department athletic activities Clubs sports such as AAU Basketball,
and Valpo Hockey Club will be covered along with area gymnastics, karate and other sporting events
Resources Easily accessible schedule, rosters, and
results for all of the local sports teams Alumni Watch will focus on successful
products of the Valparaiso scene, such as Robbie Hummel and Jeff Samardzija, among others
Contact information will be provided for all sports facilities serving Valparaiso
Comprehensive Directory Every business serving Valpo has a
free and thorough Business Profile including company overview, contact information, logo, hours, and a Google map to cover locations
All easy to find within the categorized directory of business listings
Featured Business Profiles ValpoLife will create a
custom featured profile for any business looking to stand out with a more comprehensive listing, a polished professional display, and a variety of ways to interact with the ValpoLife.com community
Interview with the owner, coverage of additional services, announcement upcoming events, and promotion of special offers and products
Promote special offers, upcoming events, and customer recognition
Featured Profile Rates Pre-launch introductory specials -
$500/six-months, $1,000/year, or $100/month recurring on your credit/debit card
Post launch rates will be $1,000/six-months, $2,000/year, or $200/month recurring on your credit/debit card
ValpoLife Sponsorship: A Comprehensive, Powerful, and Continuous Marketing and Advertising Opportunity
ValpoLife Site Sponsorship includes: Live logo links at the top of every page
that redirect to your company profile or website, whichever you prefer
Rotation within the featured ad position, regular ad position, and junior ad position
Home Page Promotion: we will regularly feature content from our sponsors on the home page
Featured company profile within business listings, easily searchable on the site, with an expanded, first class design giving you multiple additional enhancements to your profile and a variety of ways to help you spread the word about your organization
ValpoLife Site Sponsorship includes: Interview feature story written about the
owner, manager, chef, etc. that is built into your profile
Your site sponsor logo will appear in the weekly e-mail newsletter with a link to your site or profile, with the opportunity to list your special offers in the newsletter as well
Graphics appear on the ValpoLife company vehicle, acting as a moving billboard throughout town and at every major event
Logo placement on ValpoLife banners and graphics for local community events including: Popcorn Festival, Chamber of Commerce Events, Porter County Fair, Sporting Events, Charity Fundraisers, Local Conferences, and ValpoLife Events
Press release distribution to a comprehensive local media list announcing your firm’s site sponsorship, and your business is mentioned as a site sponsor in every ValpoLife.com press release
ValpoLife Site Sponsorship includes: Rotation with other site sponsor banners on
lower right hand corner of every page Advanced/featured search result placement Advertising, marketing, and sponsorship
discounts for site, newsletter, and event marketing opportunities throughout the year
Featured company blog on the home page and the blogs page
Welcome package outlining everywhere you can see the exposure and coverage the organization is receiving
Rates Pre-launch introductory specials- $15,000/year
or $5,000/quarter Post launch rates will be $24,000/year or
$7,500/quarter
ValpoLife Sponsorship Marketing and Advertising Opportunities
ValpoLife Site Advertising Opportunities Single image, animated GIFs, or flash advertising
accepted Featured full column advertiser position next to
image at top of every page Two other right hand column positions appear on
every page (full 300x250, basic 300x100) to enhance presence or fit a more modest budget
Footer banner positions (400x60) that appears on the bottom left of every page
Rates Each of these positions include your ad in an equal rotation
with other site advertisers Rates noted below are pre-launch introductory specials that
are available to charter advertisers Featured Full Column $250/month Full Column $200/month Basic Column $100/month Standard Advertising Banner $100/month A minimum three month commitment paid in advance is
required for any ad position or combination of positions
Newsletter Advertising Weekly ValpoLife newsletter
featuring the best stories and blogs across Business, Sports, Health, Entertainment, and Community
Rates Newsletter sponsorship, exclusive at
$1,000/week, gives you all five ad positions and a Featured Company Brief within the newsletter
Non-exclusive ad positions (five positions total), each at $250/week
Featured Company Brief $350/week Exclusive sponsorship per week is to be
paid in advance Non-exclusive positions have a minimum
three week commitment, to be paid in advance
Featured Company Briefs have a one week commitment, to be paid in advance