HOBART | The most savvy of Wall Street stockbrokers couldn't better diversify incumbent Mayor Linda Buzinec's portfolio of campaign contributors.

Her donations ran the gamut of local and regional developers, labor organizations and contractors, a Times computer-assisted analysis of the Democrat's 2006 campaign finance records shows.

"I like that," Buzinec said. "I'm pleased with that. It shows you I can meet and greet and get along with everyone -- almost." She laughed. "It's a compliment. To show diversification is always good."

In all, Buzinec raised $45,924.18 in 2006, bringing her total campaign war chest to $56,216.83 before expenses.

About 20 percent of that, or $8,930, came from city contractors and employees. Another 18.2 percent was pumped in by developers, builders and engineers. The last significant chunk, about 10.9 percent, came from local labor organizations.

Top contributor Hind General Hospital poured $4,500 into Buzinec's campaign. The privately owned, for-profit facility opened in Hobart last year in the former Charter Hospital building. The hospital's administration did not answer repeated phone calls from The Times for comment.

Hobart-based Airtek Inc., which produces catalytic converters, gave $2,000 to Buzinec's campaign.

"I think she has been instrumental helping us when we needed help," said Jim Bayer, chief financial officer of Airtek Inc. "She's been pro-active in helping businesses in Hobart. Our owner is satisfied with the job she's done in general."

Bayer said the company dug its stakes into the community and has no expectation of a return for its money.

Merrillville-based Cars Collision Center, which has been criticized by locals for siphoning money away from Hobart businesses, donated $1,500. The company owns 50 percent of city towing contracts.

Cars Towing & Transport President Dave Gellinger said the business serves 13 police departments in three states, and gives back to the community in all of them.

"We're in the community," he said. "And they've treated us very well."

Lake George Marathon, which also receives city contracts, donated $1,450.

Buzinec said her contributors know her well enough to know that a campaign donation doesn't translate into business from the city. She was a city councilwoman for eight years and has been the mayor for 12.

"Whatever's the right thing to do is what we do," Buzinec said. "It doesn't make a difference if they're invited (to a fundraiser). It doesn't obligate me to anything as far as work-related."