Several properties are up for sale in Starke County that could lead to economic development if sold.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert told the Starke County Council members last week that the B&H Supply building on North Heaton Street was recently listed for sale. The foundation’s offices may end up moving into that building, but that decision has not been finalized. Until then, the building is up for sale. Wickert said the foundation paid for a new roof on the building to help in selling the building.
The Hamlet West area is still on the market. The former SYSCO property has been shown to several potential industry officials, but no movement has been made. A bigger sign was placed on the property and a brochure highlighting the area was produced. The property has also been submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as a site location as a possible place for an industry to relocate or expand.
In the meantime, the water tower there is not in danger of deterioration or maintenance. It is not full at this time.
Some space and a few acres at the former Stelrema facility that aren’t being utilized by the Gary Poppins manufacturing facility are still up for sale as well as a few facilities in North Judson. Wickert said a Merrillville broker is assisting the county in getting interested parties to fill the vacancies.
