2009 Northern Indiana Franciscan Gala

This past October 10, 2009, the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services sponsored the 3^rd annual Northern Indiana Region Gala. The gala was held at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. in the United Club.

Our very own Sharee Morse and her husband were in attendance with the 950 other guests for the special evening to raise money for three different Franciscan Health Centers in Northern Indiana.

The three health centers that benefitted from the gala are:

• Saint Anthony - St. Clare Health Clinic

• Saint Anthony Memorial

• Saint Margaret Mercy - The Catherine McAuley Clinic

Sharee Morse, who was in attendance at the black tie event, said, “The Gala was wonderful. My husband and I had a great time at dinner with great conversation and laughter by all, we had fun dancing and enjoyed a great cocktail hour.”

Guests were able to explore the stadium before the gala began and then enjoyed live music and dancing throughout the event all night.

Morse & Company to attend Chamber Network Night, Oct. 22

Morse & Company will be exhibiting at this month's Chamber Network Night Thursday, October 22nd, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Stop over and see us in Booth #32!

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Press Release from Porter County Chamber Coalition

Valparaiso, Ind. –

The Porter County Chamber Coalition will host its annual CHAMBER NETWORK NIGHT on Thursday, October 22 at the Porter County Expo Center from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. If you’re in business in Porter County, this is where you need to be!

Chamber Network Night is organized by the Porter County Chamber Coalition, which includes the Chesterton/Duneland, Hebron, Kouts, Portage, and Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce.

More than 1,000 professionals are expected to attend this year’s premiere business to business networking event showcasing the innovative businesses in Porter County. Over 150 exhibitors will be in one spot to introduce their newest and greatest products and services. Chamber Network Night is dedicated to discovering solutions to business needs, generating high-quality leads, learning from the brightest and networking with the best.

A unique feature of the event is Entrepreneur’s Row, which highlights new, start-up businesses. Chamber Network Night provides these bright and ambitious people with the platform to
connect with potential customers and meet the people behind Porter County’s thriving business community face to face.

Following the business to business expo, attendees can further relax and continue their networking at the Business After Hours, hosted by Lake Erie Land Company, Porter Health System and The Times Media Company. The Business After Hours will be featuring food vendors from Porter County and entertainment will be provided by Joey Edwin.

Through their generous donations, our sponsors continue to show their support of business and economic development in Porter County and have laid the groundwork for numerous stories of achievement. Grand Sponsor for the event is The Times Media Group. Additional sponsors include 1st Source Bank, Able Disposal, Centier Bank, Citizens Financial Bank, Comfort Keepers, Computer Education Institute, DRD, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, Great Lakes Labs, Grieger’s Motor Sales, Harris N.A., Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP, Midwest Family Federal Credit Union, NetNITCO Wireless Broadband, NIPSCO, Porter County Business League, RE/MAX Affiliates, REGIONAL Federal Credit Union, SERVPRO of Porter County, Shelter Insurance, Teachers Credit Union, Vic Volom CLU, CFP – Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Red Cross 5k Run & Health Walk

A few weeks ago, the LaPorte County chapter of the Red Cross hosted a 5k Run & Health Walk and Morse & Company's very own president, Sharee Morse is a proud board member and worked a merchandise booth during the festivities of the weekend.

(The photos provided show her working hard and having fun!)

This was an exercise walk/run for charity and fun. The first 150 participants received a 5k tee shirt and first place winners were awarded prizes in different age ranges.

There were also random prize giveaways along the 5k route.

After the 5k, everyone had a great day enjoying the LaPorte Sunflower Fair!