The Knox City Council heard from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Sponsorship of Starke Tank
Knox Redevelopment Commission Accepts Donation of Sabre Property
The acquisition of the Sabre property by the City of Knox is moving forward. The Knox Redevelopment Commission accepted the donation of the property on State Road 8 Thursday, following the city council’s approval last month. Sabre had reportedly been trying to sell the facility for months but couldn’t find a buyer for the $1.8 million asking price.
Continue readingHamlet Looking to Market ‘22 by ’22’ Incentives to Prospective Opportunity Zone Investors
Hamlet’s “22 by ‘22” incentives could soon be part of the official marketing push for northern Starke County’s Opportunity Zone. The town has been offering home developers three months of free water, sewer, and trash and recycling pickup, along with at-cost water and sewer connections, plus the possibility of reduced or suspended permit fees.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Get Updates on Paving Plans, Tree Removal Projects Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get updates tonight on plans for next year’s paving projects and the tree removal at Norwayne Field and the Town Park. Council members will also get their monthly update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan.
Continue readingZoning Approval Sought for North Judson Apartment, Townhome Developments
New apartment and townhome developments could soon be coming to North Judson. Kirt Verhagen is seeking zoning permission to build apartments at the southeast corner of State and George streets, along with townhomes on the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues.
Continue readingCo-Working Space, Popup Store, Second Business Pitch Competition Proposed for North Judson
A North Judson native continues pushing for more business development in town. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently told the town council that Kirt Verhagen wants to bring a co-working space or maybe a popup store to North Judson.
Continue readingStakeholders Putting Together Wish List for Starke County Opportunity Zone Projects
More housing, new recreational opportunities, and additional medical and childcare facilities are a few of the investments local leaders hope to attract with Starke County’s Opportunity Zone. Much of the area north of Knox and south of U.S. 30 was designated an Opportunity Zone in 2018. The federal program offers tax incentives for investment in low-income communities.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Drop in Starke, Pulaski Counties
More Starke and Pulaski County residents headed back to work in April. Starke County’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.9 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingStarke Commissioners to Discuss EMA Position, Hear Request for Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will continue discussing the vacant Emergency Management Agency director position, as well as a new investigator position for the Prosecutor’s Office this morning.
Continue readingBroadband Internet Company Exploring Fiber Optic Service for Knox
A broadband internet company is exploring the possibility of bringing fiber optic service to Knox. The city council recently agreed to let Surf Broadband Solutions take a survey to see how many residents would be interested and what they’d be able to pay.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation Promises to Help Address Housing Demand
While Starke County’s population is not projected to grow, its housing market tells a different story. That’s what Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently told the North Judson Town Council.
Continue readingAccess Options Being Considered for Common Collabs Site
More information on when construction may begin on Common Collabs’ manufacturing facility in Knox is expected in the coming weeks. In the meantime, economic development officials are working to make sure the site will have the proper road access. Common Collabs plans to make cold brew coffee and other packaged beverages at a facility in the Knox Industrial Park off of Division Road.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Discuss Driveway Ordinance Tonight
An ordinance regulating the placement of driveways will be discussed by the Knox City Council tonight. The proposal would require new driveways to be set back at least 12 feet from the adjoining property line and would also set spacing requirements based on the road’s speed limit. Approval from the planning administrator would be needed to install a driveway on a city street close to a highway.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Start Contract Negotiations with SCEDF
The Starke County Commissioners will begin negotiating a contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation next week.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation Manufacturer’s Day
The theme of this year’s Starke County Economic Development Foundation’s Manufacturer’s Day is “Focus on Your Future”. Students from Oregon-Davis, North Judson-San Pierre, Culver and Knox Community Schools will attend today’s event at Knox Middle School with their sights set on future employment.
More than 350 7th grade students and 200 senior students are anticipated to attend the program which is intended to ensure that students are aware of the available job opportunities within the county and the required skills, training and education needed to obtain a position and keep it.
Representatives from more than ten industries from around the county will be available to share any details about what their jobs entail and what they look for in potential employees. Continue reading
