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THE UPS STORE GRAND RE-OPENING



2158 – 45th Street
The UPS Store celebrated the grand re-opening of their newly remodeled store. Pictured  (front row left to right): Brittany Boudiette, UPS, UPS Owner Adele Molinaro, daughter Stefani, husband Max, Stephanie Dolci, UPS, and son Max Molinaro. (back row left to right):  Ashley Komacsar,  Community Hospital; Bill Leep and daughter Rachel, Pleasant View Dairy; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Belinda Loomis and Nicole Frank, UPS.  

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MCDONALD'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY



3904 Ridge Road
Chamber members enjoyed lunch and a tour of the restaurant and kitchen from owner Bob Mazzaro. Pictured (from left to right): Paul Doherty; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones Investments; Lisa Gibson, Inn of Hammond; McDonald’s employees Amy Churilla, Vickie Taylor, David King, Owner Bob Mazzaro; Rhonda Basham and Vicki Rust, First Midwest Bank; Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank; Charlotte Thomas and Chuck Kerr, First Midwest Bank. 

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GINO'S EAST GRAND OPENING



10343 Indianapolis Blvd.
Pictured at the recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony are Gino’s East Managers George Heitz and Renee Frets and Employees. Chamber Members (Back Row):  Cecile Petro, Highland Redevelopment; Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank, Victor Garcia, March of Dimes; Kellie Vylaki and Vicki Rust, First Midwest Bank; Jan  Balkema and Blair Stanojlovic, First Financial Bank; Kevin Zwiers, Best Buy; Rosanne Loughmiller, Prompt Ambulance; Director Mary Luptak; Paul Pivoris, McShane’s; Bernie Zemen, Timeless Images Photography; Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy; Chuck Kerr, First Midwest Bank; Lisa Gibson, Inn of Hammond. (Chamber Members Second Row): Rose Baxter and Kathy Laski, Centier Bank, Gino’s East employees, and Paul Doherty.

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COLBY DENTAL GRAND OPENING



2704 – 45th Street.
Cutting the ribbon at their beautifully decorated offices are Dr. Timothy Colby and wife Holly and their staff. For appointments, contact 924-2736.

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HIGHLAND PACK & PARCEL FIRST ANNIVERSARY



9445 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland Pack & Parcel celebrated their one-year anniversary and displayed their Easter Bunny Mailbox. The store can professionally pack and ship, features full commerical printing, mailbox rentals, direct mail, faxing, internet services and graphic design. Pictured (left to right): Monica Aguilar, First Midwest Bank; Dave Benante and Phillip Weis,Highland Pack & Parcel; Lance Ryskamp, Attorney at Law; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Lisa Gibson, Inn of Hammond; Paul Doherty; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones Investments; Cindy Luken, CJ Printng; and Mary Luptak, Highland Chamber. Contact 219-922-3525.

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BEST BUY GRAND OPENING



10243 Indianapolis Boulevard,
Pictured at the recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were hundreds of Best Buy Employees, Kristine Krupicka and Manager Sean Scott cutting the ribbon. Highland Chamber members included: Dale Fieldhouse, Fieldhouse Refrigeration; Lance Ryskamp, Attorney; Paul Doherty; Bernie Zemen, Town Council and Timeless Images Photography; Jim Dal Santo, Attorney; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones Investment; Lisa Gibson, Amerihost Inn. There was even a special appearance from the Best Buy Geek Squad.

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MS. ELLE’S ESPECIALLY FOR YOU GRAND OPENING



2235 - 45th Street, 924-4204
Owner Lorna Moore is pictured in the middle with her parents, Eleanor and Lewis Moore.  Special guests included Scott Upshaw, GECH Empowerment Zone and Sonya Morris, East Chicago City Judge, along with Chamber members, Monica Aquila and Phil Taillon, First Midwest Bank; Jan Balkema, First Financial Bank; Paul Doherty; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones; and Lance Ryskamp, Attorney.

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FIFTH THIRD BANK GRAND OPENING



8501 Indianapolis Boulevard (inside Ultra)
Pictured (from left to right) Cecile Petro, Highland Redevelopment;  Chris Swinford, Fifth Third Bank; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones; Craig Pratt, Yanni Vassilopoulos, Fifth Third Bank; Bernie Zemen, Town Council and Timeless Images; Vincent Kuriakose, Coleen Adley, Johnnie Brown and Larry Graves, Fifth Third Bank; Rosanne Loughmiller, Southlake Limo and Prompt Ambulance; Yolanta Flowers, Meador Stratton; Mary Luptak, Highland Chamber; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank;  Susan Friend, Highland High School; and  Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy.

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PAUN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS GRAND OPENING



Paun Family Chiropractic and Wellness, hosted an Open House and tours of their new facility. Located at 2022-45th Street (Port De L’eau Plaza), services include Acupuncture, Family Chiropractic, Nutritional Counseling and Supplements and Hypnotherapy. Pictured at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony sponsored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce (from left to right): Lance Ryskamp, Attorney at Law; Vicki Rust, First Midwest Bank; Mark and Ivon Palus; Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank; Dr. Sarah and Dr. Joe Paun, daughter Nadia; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Jim Dal Santo, Atttorney at Law; Mary Luptak and Shannon Peterson, Highland Chamber; Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy; and Cecile Petro, Highland Redevelopment.

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VYTO'S PHARMACY & HOME CARE GRAND OPENING



Vyto’s Pharmacy & Home Care Solutions is now located at 2914 Highway Avenue. At the recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Chamber members enjoyed refreshments, networking and a tour of the newly remodeled building.

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KOOL SMILES GENERAL DENTISTRY GRAND OPENING



Kool Smiles General Dentisty for Kids opened their new offices at 8327 Indianapolis Boulevard. They provide comprehensive high quality general dental care to children and young adults ages 1-20 that are covered by Hoosier Healthwise. Pictured (from left to right) at the recent Highland Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony are: Jim Dal Santo, Attorney at Law: Mary Shelton, Centier Bank; Rosanne Loughmiller, Prompt Ambulance; Gervay Smith, The Kool Tooth, Kimberly Harris, Dr. Jacob Myers, Dr. Tinna Lee, Treila Walker, Jackie Dzlepak, Kool Smiles; Mary Luptak, Highland Chamber; Lisa Gibson, Amerihost Inn; and Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy.