Committees
Ambassadors
Ambassador Mission:
The mission of the Chamber Ambassadors is to promote the role of the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce in the community by welcoming new members, encouraging current members to maximize their membership and aid in maintaining and increasing the retention rate of new and existing members through reinforcing the Chamber benefits.
Ambassadors assist in the following areas:
• Member Engagement, Mentorship, and Retention
• New Member Outreach and Recruitment
• Member Promotion
If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador, contact Danny at membership@mcachamber.com.
Current Ambassadors
Alexa Cano, The Barker Mansion

Gina Alber, Ivy Tech Community College
Michele Gustin,The Barker Mansion

Jenilee Haynes-Peterson, LaPorte County Family YMCA
Johnny Roder, Duneland Media

John Karczewski, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Cara Jones, Centier Bank

Carly Levandoski, Coldwell Banker

Pia Parrott, Centier Bank

Marcos Rodriguez Jr., Ivy Tech Community College
Jessica O’Brien,
Salvation Army of Michigan City
Lakefront Career Network (LCN)
LCN Mission: The mission of LCN is to market the Michigan City area and surrounding La Porte County community as an attractive place to live, work, and socialize through relationship building, skill enhancement, community engagement and career advancement opportunities. Learn more about LCN.
La Porte County Manufacturing Forum
The La Porte County Manufacturing Forum will exist to bring together industry leaders and decision makers to learn from one another, work toward solutions for common problems, and be a stronger voice for the manufacturing sector in La Porte County.
Because this Forum will focus on big picture issues and be problem solvers, it is imperative the company representatives be at a decision-making level. The Forum will meet bi-monthly with a county manufacturing facility hosting each event. Tours, discussion, and action items will be set at each meeting. To be added to this group, please contact Katie Eaton, keaton@mcachamber.com.
Small Business Council
SBC Mission: The Small Business Council serves to strengthen relationships with and among small business owners to foster growth in our small business community.
The Small Business Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3pm. To join this committee, please contact Katie Eaton at keaton@mcachamber.com.
CEO Roundtable
Purpose: The CEO Roundtable will serve to advocate and promote for key developments in the Michigan City area that create long term benefits for all its citizens and visitors.
Participation in the CEO Roundtable is exclusive to businesses who support the Chamber at a higher level of membership. For more details on participating, please contact Katie Eaton, Chamber President, at 219-874-6221.