Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Executive Director Lisa Dan updated the commissioners on the status of the board and operations last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Contract with CRMorphew Consulting, LLC
The Culver Town Council members approved a contract with CRMorphew Consulting, LLC in the amount of $7,500 to assist the town with economic development and strategies.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Proposal for Work on Economic Development
The Culver Town Council members are considering a proposal submitted by Cheryl Morphew from CRMorphew Consulting, LLC to continue to help with economic development projects in town.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Review Statute as Land Sale Preparations Continue
Hamlet officials are still sorting through the legal technicalities of getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets to a potential home-builder.
Continue readingWest Side of North Judson Proposed as Ideal Spot for Future Industrial Development
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board President Larry Wickert provided the North Judson Town Council with a report when they met earlier this week.
Wickert’s report began with an update about the SCEDF Ag-Initiative. He said as a part of the initiative to advance agriculture industry in the area, foundation representatives have been researching alternative crop options that would be more profitable for local producers. Continue reading
Community Health, Economic Development Can Work Together
Improving community health can also improve economic development.
IEDC Touts Success, Challenges for Indiana’s Future
Pulaski County officials had the opportunity to hear from the state’s top economic development representative.
Jim Schellinger, President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, spoke to a modest crowd gathered at One Eyed Jack’s Restaurant and Lounge in Winamac on Tuesday about the efforts being made by his offices.
FRATCO Receives Development Incentive for Manufacturing Upgrades
The Pulaski County Council has approved a tax abatement that is expected to help a Francesville company create jobs.
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Vacating County Road Paves Way for Future BraunAbility Investments
A major employer in Winamac may be taking the first steps that could lead to future investments.
Monday night’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting brought a request from CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer following talks with BraunAbility and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Under the proposal, County Road 60 between 14 and 25 South would be vacated by the county.
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Pulaski County Revolving Loan Leads to Job Creation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved a loan that they hope will create jobs near Francesville.
The company, which owns land where Clear Decision Filtration Operates north of Francesville, has requested a $110-thousand loan to construct a new building. That site would allow the company to expand their production and make it easier for trucks to back-up to their plant.
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State of Pulaski County Economy Addressed by CDC Director
The state of the Pulaski County economy is a mixed bag according to CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer.
During Tuesday evening’s Pulaski County Economic Development Summit, Origer gave his State of the Pulaski County Economy Address. In it, he highlighted several of the positive steps the county has taken to build capacity for businesses, and to improve the quality of life within the county.
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OCRA Executive Director Talks Motivation, Economic Factors in Pulaski Co.
The head of Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs is helping Pulaski County’s business and government leaders better understand the direction the county is heading.
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Economic Development Summit Celebrates 20 Years for Pulaski CDC
The deadline is coming up for those hoping to attend the Pulaski County Economic Development Summit.
Local Manufacturers Participate in Consortium Receiving Major State Grant Funds
The state of Indiana has selected a newly formed workforce development entity as the recipient of a $400-thousand grant.
Efforts for Stelrema Continued with Spring Open House Planned
A follow-up to a November open house could be in the former Stelrema Building’s future.
The site, located on U.S. 35 North of Knox, has sat empty since 2012. That’s when Stelrema’s parent company Gettig Technologies filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protections.
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Dermody Bill Promotes Enterprise Zone Continuation
A bill designed to promote economic revitalization in Indiana communities has received strong approval in the Indiana house.
Pulaski County CDC Recommends Streamlining Plan Director Position
Pulaski County’s search to replace their vacant Planning and Building Inspector positions may ultimately lead to a bit of restructuring.
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Following Appraisals, Pulaski Economic Development Awaits Landowner Response
Pulaski County’s Economic Development team is awaiting responses from landowners critical to the development of their rail-served industrial park.
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Knox Council to Review Economic Development Area Proposal
The Knox City Council will be considering the implementation of an economic development proposal during their meeting, Tuesday night.
Winamac Community Looks to Organize in Downtown Revitalization Effort
Winamac is taking steps to revitalize its downtown by working to join a state revitalization program.
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