About

Meet Stacy Travis

Stacy Travis, Owner and Publisher of Town Planner of Northwest Indiana, is a lifelong resident of the Region. Having grown up here, raised her family here, and operated her business locally since 2009, she has a deep understanding of the Northwest Indiana community. With more than 30 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Stacy is passionate about helping local businesses grow and connect with the families they serve.

The best part of my job is meeting with business owners and their staff, hearing their stories of how they started their business and how it has evolved, and then working together to grow their business! It is a partnership I take seriously. The relationships I build and the business growth that I support are my passions.
- Stacy

About Stacy

My family has deep roots in Northwest Indiana. My father and both of my grandfathers worked in steel mills. I grew up in Highland, Indiana, and it is where I met my husband. My family and I now call Schererville home. I’m a Northwest Indiana girl at heart, as a lifelong resident. When it came time to make a career for myself, I wanted a role that would give back to the community and enhance Northwest Indiana.

Ultimately, these two goals prompted me to start Town Planner of NWI in 2009 when my kids were small. This business allowed me the flexibility to spend more time with my children and attend their school events. I soon found that I was making business connections across Northwest Indiana and helping small business owners set and achieve the goals vital to their growth and success.

Now that my kids are grown, I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer and continue to give back to the community. I have found my work with CASA, as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, to be the most meaningful of my volunteer activities.

I am also a member of the Crown Point, Crossroads, Duneland, Highland/Griffith, Schererville, St. John/Dyer and Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce.

I have a Communications Degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University-South Bend.

Stacy was recently named Marketing & Media Influential Woman of the Year by NWI Influential Women’s Association, as well as Town Planner’s Publisher of the Year.

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2024 Exclusive Holiday Shopping Guide

This holiday season, Northwest Indiana has spoken, and we’re thrilled to share the amazing products, services, and experiences that captured both your hearts and ours! Each product earned a spot in our exclusive holiday shopping guide, offering residents a glimpse into some local gems our community has to offer this holiday season. Keep scrolling to discover this year’s unique must-have holiday gifts! Please note, all gifts must be purchased directly through the business, be sure to visit their websites or stores to shop!

Our Team

We live here, we work here, and we care deeply about helping Northwest Indiana businesses succeed.

April

Editorial & Publications Coordinator

April is a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident with a genuine passion for community connection and local storytelling. Aside from eight years spent in Southwest Florida, Indiana has always been home.

She holds a Master of Arts in English from Florida Gulf Coast University, where she was awarded an APEX Scholarship from the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce for excellence in philanthropy, leadership, and professionalism. April is also a member of Sigma Tau Delta and the Golden Key International Honour Society.

In her role at Town Planner, April enjoys helping local businesses and community organizations promote their events, showcasing local photography, and contributing to the creation of beautiful, informative calendars each year.

Rebecca

Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Having spent most of her life in Northwest Indiana, Rebecca has a strong appreciation for the local communities, businesses, and events that make the Region a great place to live and work. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business, graduating magna cum laude, and brings a diverse professional background to her role as Administrative & Marketing Assistant at Town Planner of NWI.

Before joining the Town Planner team, Rebecca built experience as an entrepreneur and worked in both the education and veterinary fields, giving her a well-rounded perspective and a passion for organization, communication, and customer service. She enjoys supporting local businesses, creating engaging marketing content, and helping residents discover everything Northwest Indiana has to offer.

What Rebecca enjoys most about Town Planner of NWI is the opportunity to connect people with local businesses, events, and resources while helping strengthen the communities that have always been home. She takes pride in promoting the Region and supporting the small businesses that help it thrive.

Our Story

Town Planner

Town Planner was founded more than 30 years ago with a simple idea: create a useful community resource that families would keep and use throughout the year while giving local businesses an affordable way to stay visible in the communities they serve.

Today, the Town Planner network reaches millions of households across the country, while each local Town Planner is independently operated and focused on the communities it serves.

About Town Planner of Northwest Indiana

Since 2009, Town Planner of Northwest Indiana has grown from a community calendar into a trusted local resource connecting residents, businesses, organizations, and events throughout Northwest Indiana.

What hasn’t changed is our commitment to the communities we serve.

We’re locally owned and operated, and our team lives and works right here in Northwest Indiana. We understand that each community is different, and we take the time to get to know the businesses and organizations we work with, their goals, and the people they want to reach.

Relationships are at the heart of our business. Our clients aren’t simply names in an advertising portfolio. We believe in consistent communication, personal service, and building partnerships that last. Whether we’re working with a small family-owned business, a nonprofit organization, or one of Northwest Indiana’s larger employers, we care about helping them make meaningful connections within our community.

We’re equally proud to be a resource for Northwest Indiana residents. From local events and things to do to businesses, job opportunities, seasonal activities, and community information, our goal is to help people discover more of what Northwest Indiana has to offer.

We’re grateful for the relationships we’ve built throughout the Region since 2009 and excited about what’s ahead for Town Planner of Northwest Indiana.

Let's Connect

Whether you’re a local business looking to reach more customers or a Northwest Indiana resident who enjoys staying connected to the community, we’re glad you’re here.