John Jordan and Mark Powers from CertaPro Painters of NWI stop by to talk to Chris Mahlmann about their years of working together, building and maintaining a team, their core values, and more!

Mike Jessen, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana sits down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to talk about his influences growing up, making the decision to go to college, serving as Valparaiso city administrator, and what it takes to lead a great team.

Aaron McDermott, CEO and President of Latitude Commercial sits down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to talk about his realty business, what it takes to be a leader,  being a "Region Guy", having a family that's involved in politics,  and the future of NWI.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb traveled to Valparaiso on Tuesday, February 21 to congratulate both the Valparaiso Vikings State Championship Football Team and visit the GreatNews.Life office. Continuing his support of Northwest Indiana (NWI), Holcomb took time out of his busy schedule to highlight the positive news throughout the state. 

Read more about Governor Holcomb's visit here: https://valpo.life/article/gov-holcomb-shares-good-news-around-the-state-and-beyond/

SSCVA President/CEO Dave Uran sits down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann to discuss a wide array of topics, including the growing tourism industry in Northwest Indiana and his lifelong involvement with sports. The South Shore Convention and Visitors’ Authority is a not-for-profit organization that plays a vital part in the growth of tourism in the Northwest Indiana Region, providing marketing and support services for convention, sports, and special interest segments that help lead to the economic growth and overall enhancement of quality of life in the Region. Uran goes in depth on the impact that tourism has on the Region, and why adding a Convention Center to the area is on the top of his priority list as SSCVA President. Uran speaks about his time being the Mayor of Crown Point, and how the relationships and experiences gained during that tenure have influenced his leadership at the SSCVA. Uran is also actively involved with local sports in the area as a fan and referee, and talks about his perspective on being an official and how it has shaped him as a person. 

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3:00 - Sports Teach Leadership Through Practice and Preparation
5:12 - Family and Coaching Taught Him the Principles
7:21 - South Shore Teamwork Makes Revitalized Dream Work
17:42 - Tourism's Impact in Northwest Indiana
20:39 - Convention Center - Sports Arena - Best of Both
23:34 - Reffing games, using your whistle wisely, and focusing on one play at a time
33:27 - 40 Years of South Shore Tourism
37:19 - Rose and Rise Awards Recognize Excellence
38:40 - Good News Draws People Together
41:54 - Valpo - Your Home Base, the Cubs, and Jeff Samardzija

Days before kicking off a nationwide tour, Joe Hertler of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers sat down for an all exclusive virtual interview with GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown. Originally from Lansing, Mich., the band got its start in 2011 and is known and well loved for their indie, colorful discography. Today, the group has numerous albums under their belt and is getting ready to set out for their next show in Indianapolis, Ind.!

Learn more about Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers by checking out their social media below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joehertlermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joehertler/

GreatNews.Life is shining a spotlight on NW Indiana ER & Hospital CEO Scott Samlan this week! With more than 15 years of practice, Dr. Samlan is Board Certified and recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Medicine.

Surf Internet’s CEO Gene Crusie visited the GreatNews.Life office to share some of what he’s learned after three decades of championing affordable, high-quality, reliable internet around the country. Crusie began his internet career in the early ‘90s and has helped develop and launch dozens of internet service providers. Since taking over Surf Internet five years ago, the company has grown to nearly 125 people providing internet access across three states. Surf Internet is committed to building an unparalleled network to provide high-speed, reliable internet access to all.

John Jordan is the Owner and President of CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana. He began the Northwest Indiana franchise location of CertaPro Painters out of the basement of his home in 2013 after the successful sale of his family’s three-generation business. His objective is to offer a trusted and reliable service to homes and businesses within his community in Northwest Indiana.

Jordan focuses most of his efforts on the leadership and strategy of the company as well as sales in both residential and commercial divisions. Learn more about his background, leadership style, and goals for CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana in the videos below!