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Chef Marcelo Marino speaks at the first program in Hospitality Excellence Series at The Red Door in La Porte on Tuesday. The series is hosted by the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, along with the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and Michigan City Chamber of Commerce.

La PORTE — On Tuesday the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, along with the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, held the first Hospitality Excellence Series event, geared toward professionals in the restaurant/hospitality industry.

At The Red Door, keynote speaker Chef Marcelo Marino of La Ventana used the first part of the event to introduce himself and his 35-year career as an internationally acclaimed chef, restauranteur and educator, stating hospitality is his passion and he wants to help local businesses make La Porte a destination, according to LEAP.

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