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May 2012

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BWUN Holds Member Events
Business Women United Network is the fastest growing professional women’s organization in The Beach Coast region. Below are photos from some of their recent events events. The organization is devoted to networking, mentoring, and philanthropy, and believes that the friendships forged within the group will lead to business opportunities. 

Serenity Salon & Spa, Chesterton, IN
Members enjoyed a variety of services, all compliments of Serenity Salon & Spa. All who attended left feeling pampered and looking forward to their next visit to Serenity.

1. Deb Chubb (left) and Amy Petri
2. Jennifer Hatfield puts her best foot forward
3. Kathy Love & Krystyna Watson
4. Tonia McLinn and Angela Crossin

Worthy Women Recovery Fundraiser Dinner
Silver Palace, La Porte, IN

The annual dinner was held November 12th  in La Porte.  Worthy Women Recovery provides recently incarcerated women with re-entry programs and the tools necessary to reduce recidivism rates, substance abuse and addictions, and to empower them to live as positive role models for their children and in their communities.  

5. Back row (L to R): Mallory Jindra, Amy Petri, James Tudor, Deb Sherman, Angela Crossin, and Tammy Jindra; Front Row (L to R):  Jen Hatfield, Wendy Taddeucci, and Sonshine Troche United Way – La Porte County

“Night in Old Las Vegas”
BWUN was well represented at the above event, held November 11th at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.

6. Angela Crossin, Ann Lichnerowicz, Deb Chubb, & Amy Petri


Business After Hours Held at The Pearl Event Center
Three Michigan City businesses hosted a Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” at The Pearl Event Center on November 1st.  The hosting businesses were owners of The Pearl, Great Lakes Catering, and Trail Creek Liquors.  The well-attended event provided MC Chamber members and guests the opportunity to network in a beautiful setting with great food and drinks (provided by event sponsors) and live music by Acoustic Duo.  Many lucky members went home with raffle prizes provided by Trail Creek Liquors.

1. Deb Teets (Grand Rental Station), Ann Dahm (President, MC Area Chamber), Tom Teets (Grand Rental Station), and John Sipple (Great Lakes Catering)
2. Tammy Dick (Trail Creek Liquors, event sponsor) and Dave Hernandez (Ivy Tech)
3. Jason Nichols and Paul Applegate (Applegate CPA), and Bob and Jan Schultz (Lefco CPS)


Inspiring Women Luncheon
Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

The first annual “Inspiring Women” luncheon, hosted by the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce was held October 25th at The Pearl Event Center in Michigan City.  Best-selling author, Catherine Lanigan, who grew up and currently lives in La Porte, was the guest speaker and she is an inspiring woman herself and inspired the approximately 75 women in attendance with the story of her life’s journey. 

1. Jennifer Mc Grew (Horizon Bank), Monica Komasinski (Leadership La Porte), and Sharon Wright (Horizon Bank)
2. Barbara Eastman (Morse & Company) and speaker Catherine Lanigan (best-selling author)