(La Porte, IN) - Parcel Port in downtown La Porte will be holding a grand re-opening to celebrate new ownership.

 

To celebrate, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony that includes speeches from Bert Cook, Executive Director of LEAP, Mayor Tom Dermody, and Jami Arnold, the new Owner and Operator of Parcel Port at 717 Michigan Avenue. 

 

The event will occur on November 4th from 4:30-6:30 PM CST, with the ribbon-cutting officially taking place at 4:45 PM. Patrick's Grille will be catering, and attendees will receive a goodie bag.

 

The community is invited to RSVP through the link on the LEAP website, www.laportepartnership.com.

 

Parcel Port began operating in La Porte in 1989 and has had four owners; Dave Sherrick (1989-1990), Jude Hermsen (1990-2000), Jerry Wallace (2000-2021), and now Arnold. She purchased the business on September 1st.

 

Services include shipping through USPS, UPS, and FedEx and notary services, shredding, curbside pickup, and business pickup. Shipping supplies and greeting cards are sold as well. 

 

Parcel Post is open from 9 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday.

 

"I am excited about the opportunity to own and operate Parcel Port. Parcel Port has provided an essential service (shipping parcels) to our community for over 30 years. While I never would have predicted I would own my own business, I am excited and committed to providing great service with a smile. I love meeting and getting to know our customers," Arnold said. "I have added a few new services such as Notarizing documents and shredding."