Indiana is once again receiving top marks in the nation for business climate.
Charbonneau Authors Resolution Urging Federal Action on Steel Industry
State Senator Ed Charbonneau has authored a resolution that he hopes will have an effect at the federal level on the U.S. steel industry.
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Sen. Donnelly Calls Pence’s Blame Disappointing in Carrier Statement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is criticizing Governor Mike Pence’s plans to persuade executives with Carrier and United Technologies to keep their operations in Indiana.
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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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Culver Looks to Combine Resources to Promote Community
Culver is looking for a way to bring it all together to help promote and market the community in the coming years.
Several organizations have held informal conversations about combining resources to find solutions to several problems the community is facing. It was discussed during last week’s Culver Town Council meeting to begin preparations.
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Higher Wages Suggested To Cover Starke County Residents’ Basic Needs
It takes a bit more pay to support a family in Starke County than some of the surrounding areas.
That’s according to data in a report released by the Indiana Institute for Working Families. A team of researchers from the University of Washington helped develop the standard which attempts to define salary levels for residents to attain self-sufficiency.
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Following Zoning Approval, Tractor Supply Opening Remains Mystery
Now that zoning approval has been granted, additional steps can be taken to open a Tractor Supply Company location in Knox.
During Monday night’s meeting of the Knox Board of Zoning Appeals, a representative of Tractor Supply Co. requested a variance be granted to allow for the use of outdoor storage space at the Knox Mall – the proposed site of the store.
Culver Working to Become an “Indiana Main Street” Community
The Town of Culver is one of the area communities interested in becoming an Indiana Main Street Community.
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Culver Identifying Methods for Downtown Business Attraction
The Town of Culver may soon be considering ways to attract businesses to their downtown area.
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New Tenant Proposed for Knox Mall
A Tractor Supply Company store may soon reside at the former site of ALCO in Knox.
Appraisals Being Reviewed on Land Targeted for Pulaski Industrial Park Development
Check another item off the list for the development of Pulaski County’s proposed rail-served industrial park.
During Monday evening’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting, Pulaski County Economic Development Director Nathan Origer said he had received appraisals back on property the county has an interest in.
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New Pulaski Economic Development Partnership Brings Greater Specialization
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission has decided to become a bit more specialized when evaluating companies for potential loans.
Beach Tourism Affected by Area Weather Conditions
Cooler temperatures and heavy precipitation have affected tourism at Culver Beach.
The Park Department charges a fee to enter the beach area, and using dollars and a few visual observations, Park Superintendent Marc Hayden says traffic at the beach is down for the year.
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North Judson Truck Route Established
North Judson has solidified the route that commercial trucks can take in the community.
The ordinance specifies the path to enter the community and reach the industrial park through State Road 10 without traveling on residential streets. North Judson has undertaken the effort to help preserve road quality and prevent other traffic impediments.
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Indiana Senate Dems Reviewing Minimum Wage Data
Indiana’s Senate Democrats are taking a look at the minimum wage in Indiana.
According to information put forward by the caucus, data from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis has Indiana making slow strides in income growth compared with other states.
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Change to FAA Drone Rules Could Benefit Indiana Economy
The Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to release proposed regulations for the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (U.A.S), commonly referred to as drones. As of right now, the use of drones is limited to hobbyists and a small number of researchers, businesses and government agencies. The new rules are expected to cover altitude limits and license requirements and will open the doors to using drones in a number of new ways.
Congressman Donnelly Discusses Nation’s Economy
Congressman Joe Donnelly was recently asked what he’s been hearing about the economic front.
“On the economic front, we are waiting on the report from the Super Committee which we’re hoping will be able to help us reduce the deficit, while at the same time, allowing us to continue to grow our economy,” commented Donnelly. “We saw that the jobless report shows the lowest number of jobless claims in seven months so it’s a step-by-step process, but we’re hoping that our economy gets stronger.”
Gas Prices Rise to $3.19 a Gallon
Gas prices spiked ten cents this week when prices hit $3.19 a gallon.
“We’re kind of seeing a little bit of a combination of things when it comes to crude oil prices,” said Don Good of the Good Oil Company in Winamac. “It’s combination of the weak dollar, we’ve kind of talked about that crude oil is valued in dollars, so when we do something in our economy that makes the dollar weaker, like the $900 billion tax relief plan that added to the deficit, that made the dollar fall. Since the dollar is the currency that they value crude in around the world, it makes crude oil more expensive for us and less expensive for other countries. India’s and China’s economies have really picked up. I think they’re running at about a six or eight percent increase compared to where we are struggling. As a matter of fact, China just passed us as being the largest consumer of petroleum in the world. They’re consumption of oil is going up while ours is pretty stagnant. Right now the markets are focusing on their use than ours.”
