The Pulaski County Commissioners yesterday approved a scaled-back tourism marketing campaign. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer has clashed with the county executives for several weeks over their reluctance to purchase cable television advertising in the Chicago market. He started his presentation to the commissioners with an apology for storming out of their last meeting. Continue reading
Declining Population, High Taxes Hampering Pulaski County’s Economy
Pulaski County’s economy is under duress. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer told those in attendance at Tuesday’s economic development summit that is in spite of some very real positives, including BraunAbiltiy’s continued investment and Galbreath’s aggressive hiring. Continue reading
Pulaski County CDC Hosting Annual Economic Summit
Pulaski County residents still have time to register for next week’s Economic Development Summit. Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs Jeff Cummins will be the keynote speaker. The summit is Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. EDT at the Medaryville Christian Church annex. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Move Toward County Home Sale
Pulaski County officials are close to deciding how to dispose of the former Pleasant View Rest Home. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer says the property has been split into two parcels to separate the actual home from the barn and REACT building, which are still used by the county. However, the new deeds reflecting the split have not yet been recorded. Continue reading
Debate Over TV Ads Expected to Resume in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to revisit a television advertising proposal to promote the county’s recreational amenities when they meet today. During their most recent meeting, the commissioners expressed skepticism at the effectiveness of advertising on cable television in the Chicago market and instead suggested the CDC use the internet to promote the county. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Discuss Industrial Park Land Acquisition
Officials in Pulaski County want to pursue a matching grant to help with the acquisition of land for an industrial park on the west side of the county. Continue reading
Funding Stalls for Rail-Served Pulaski County Industrial Park
The Pulaski County Council wants to see a plan for bringing industry to a proposed rail-served industrial park between Medaryville and Francesville before agreeing to set aside money for land acquisition. Continue reading
