ValpoNEXT Civic Reflection Training Update
Civic reflection is a discussion model that uses readings, images and video to engage people in productive conversation about issues that impact their communities and work, as well as build…
Popcorn Festival Booth Update
Our first time having a booth at the Popcorn Festival went great! We had a prize roundabout that was a huge hit for kids and adults where we had people…
When? Sunday, March 10 from 1-3 pm. Full details here. Over the past several months more than 50 people in our community just like you have been involved in a…
ValpoNEXT Asset Based Community Development Training
ValpoNEXT will be partnering with George Terrell to create a workshop around Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) here in Valparaiso. Rather than organizing people and communities aroundneeds, asset-based community development seeks to…
ValpoNEXT’s Civic Incubator Pitch Night Update
ValpoNEXT, our city’s citizen engagement platform, is hosting a Pitch Night on February 28, 2019. Participants will offer their BIG ideas to improve our city and compete to win a $250 prize for the best idea.
Podcast: Porter County Career Center delivers on multiple ValpoNEXT initiatives
ValpoNEXT Coordinator Kathy Sipple speaks with Jon Groth at the Porter County Career Center about its programs and successes. This organization is available to every junior and senior high school student…
Podcast: Elizabeth Lynn on ValpoNEXT’s Start
ValpoNEXT Coordinator Kathy Sipple speaks with Elizabeth Lynn, Founding Director at the Center for Civic Reflection at Valparaiso University and outgoing Director at VU’s Institute for Leadership and Service. Lynn and…
Podcast: Eric Zosso on Economic Vitality and ValpoNEXT
ValpoNEXT Coordinator Kathy Sipple speaks with Eric Zosso, ValpoNEXT President and leader of the Economic Vitality Community Action Committee. They discuss current plans by the Economic Vitality group to work with…
Transit Oriented Development RFP Opportunity
The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of property at and around 260-360 South Campbell Street Valparaiso, IN 46383. The RFP is attached…
Podcast: Nurturing Our Young People with Garner Tullis
ValpoNEXT Coordinator Kathy Sipple speaks with Garner Tullis, Nurturing Our Youth Community Action Committee Leader and Executive Director of Our Greater Good. Tullis explains his ties to ValpoNEXT from its…
Podcast: Valparaiso neighborhood survey- we want your input! With Thais Carter
ValpoNEXT Sense of Place Community Action Committee leader Thais Carter wants to learn what residents think is important about building community in neighborhoods. In this episode she speaks with ValpoNEXT…
Podcast: Equity and Inclusion with Jeff Lewis
ValpoNEXT Coordinator Kathy Sipple speaks with Jeff Lewis, a member of the Executive Board and leader of the monthly Equity and Inclusion Community meetings. Lewis discusses the Equity and Inclusion Community…