Valparaiso Today

Eastport Center (Valparaiso Industrial Park) is located on the southeast side of Valparaiso and just sourth of U. S. Highway 30. Several companies have decided to move to this location, including M.E. Simpson Company, the United Way of Porter County, Follett Books, J & N Enterprises, and Machine Tool Specialists.

Future construction includes Indiana Vocational Technical College (Valparaiso campus).

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Natural Ovens Bakery is located on the southeast side of Valparaiso and just north of Eastport Center (Valparaiso Industrial Park). Open in late 2002, the bakery is still completing its expansion plans. The familiar white dome can easily be seen from both the 49 Bypass and U.S. Highway 30. There is open land available north of Natural Ovens between their development and State Road 2.

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For several years, the Porter County Exposition Center was the only business located south of U.S. Highway 30 along the east side of the 49 Bypass. In 1999, Pratt Industries (aka Jett Corr 6) constructed their new facility just north of the Expo Center. This is the larger building in the foreground (left image). In 2000, the Porter County Board of Commissioners decided to construct the new Porter County Jail and Sheriff's Department just north of Pratt Industries.

Constructed in 1991, Aldi's Warehouse (right image) is located just west of the Porter County Exposition Center. In 2002, they expanded their building, adding several several hundred square feet of warehouse space.

U.S. Highway 30 east/west exists are located approximately one (1) mile north of these four (4) buildings.

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There has been a lot of commercial growth along U.S. Highway 30 on the southeast side of Valparaiso in the past several years. Heading east from the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, one can now find Staples, Taco Bell, the Wal-Mart complex, and Sears Hardware. Restaurants include Strongbow Inn, Denny's, and Steak-N-Shake.

On the north side of U.S. Highway 30, there are several hotels, including the Hampton Inn, the Fairfield Inn, and the Courtyards by Marriott.

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Menards Superstore opened in Valparaiso in 2000. Located on the east side of Valparaiso at the intersection of Silhavy Road (200 East) and LaPorte Avenue, the store has since sold its former building and is now located in a larger building just south of its former location.

Valparaiso Marketplace is located just west of Menards on the other side of Silhavy Road (200 East). The complex contains several stores, including Kohl's, Target, the Home Depot, and Pet Supplies. There are also several restaurants, including Chili's, Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Panera Breads.

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Located south of U.S. Highway 30 and east of the 49 Bypass and the city of Valparaiso, the U.S. Highway 30 Industrial Park is home to several industries, including Owens Corning, Hoosier Fire, Task Force Tips, Union Electric Company, and Ozinga Brothers. There is easy access available off of U.S. Highway 30 and is located within a short ride from both downtown Valparaiso and the Porter County Municipal Airport.

The industrial park is a large complex. There are still lots available, and the complex has the ability to expand east across 325 East.

All city utilities (ie: water, sewer) are available throughout most of the complex. Click on image to enlarge.

The Porter County Municipal Airport is located east of the 49 Bypass and the city of Valparaiso and just north of U.S. Highway 30. The airport is constantly expanding to serve the needs of the area, such as recently installing a new north/south runway to allow larger aircraft to take off and land. The new office building is expansive and offers many amenities to visitors and pilots.

There are several businesses at the airport, and many local citizens store their aircraft in any one of the many hangers.

Water utilities are available throughout most of the airport. Click on image to enlarge.

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