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Jersey Mike’s planned to open in Newport Landing, La Porte economic director says
Summary
Bert Cook, executive director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, told the commission that Jersey Mike’s is preparing to open in Newport Landing and ownership indicated a targeted opening date of Jan. 8; the business will occupy space shared with Anytime Fitness.
During the public comment period at the Nov. 19 meeting of the La Porte Redevelopment Commission, Bert Cook, introduced as the executive director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership, told commissioners that Jersey Mike’s is preparing to open a Newport Landing location.
"I found out last night that Jersey Mike's is getting ready to open in Newport Landing...the ownership there...would be opening January 8," Cook said, adding that the restaurant will be in the building shared with Anytime Fitness. He noted the commission has invested in the Newport Landing area over the years and described the opening as positive news for downtown activity.
The announcement was delivered during the public comment portion of the meeting; no formal action was required or taken on the report.
What happens next
Cook's announcement signals a new retail tenant for Newport Landing; the commission did not take any action related to the opening during the meeting.
