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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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