BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (Valpo Chamber)
The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is a membership organization consisting of members in the business, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors. Through its volunteer committees and its partnerships with organizations in the Northwest Indiana region, the Chamber works on economic development, member services, and legislative and quality of life issues. Any business, government entity, school corporation, not-for-profit organization or individual not actively associated with a business is welcome to join.
162 W Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-1105
www.valparaisochamber.org

SCORE (Northwest Indiana Chapter)
Retired executives and former small business owners who volunteer their time and talents to assist Northwest Indiana area entrepreneurs in starting a business or expanding their business through one-on-one counseling and business development workshops. Call the Valpo Chamber office at 462-1105 to schedule a counseling session with SCORE.
www.scorenorthwestind.com

Better Business Bureau (Indianapolis)
www.indybbb.org

Entech Innovation Center
Dedicated to developing ideas and growing business by fostering an environment of entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and a wealth of essential business resources to accelerate growth.
www.entechinnovate.com

Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission oversees the city's two tax increment financing districts, which collect tax revenue within their districts and use the revenue for a variety of infrastructure projects.
http://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/government/cd/redev/redev.htm

Department of Planning
The Planning Department is responsible for all comprehensive planning and zoning to manage growth and development in the City of Valparaiso. The Planning Department works with a variety of partners to enhance the quality of life in our community. This includes working closely with other City Departments to facilitate project development, being involved in county and regional planning groups, and community organizations.
http://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/planning/index.htm