The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, in conjunction with the Community Development Commission, announced the county can absorb up to 445 new housing units over the next five years. This is according to a recently released market potential analysis commissioned by the Foundation and Commission.
Continue readingPulaski County CDC Executive Director Proposes Redevelopment Commission, Restructuring CDC
Pulaski County Community Development Commission (CDC) Executive Director Nathan Origer recently proposed to the Pulaski County Commissioners and Pulaski County Council the initiation of a Redevelopment Commission in Pulaski County.
Continue readingLt. Governor to Meet with Officials in Pulaski County for Broadband Ready Celebration
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch will meet with state and local officials in Pulaski County on Wednesday, May 25 to celebrate the county’s Broadband Ready designations. The event will recognize the contributors, local Broadband Task Force and Council, and internet providers investing in the county to bring broadband to residents of Pulaski County through the Community Foundation’s Aspirations in Action initiative.
Continue readingPulaski County Community Development Commission Outlines Goals in Strategic Plan
Members of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission recently updated a strategic plan that had been in the working stages for some time.
Continue readingPulaski County Attorney Working to Straighten Out Misdirected Funds following Email Hack
Pulaski County continues to try to straighten out an email hack that reportedly resulted in thousands of dollars in county funds being intercepted. “Back in May, if you don’t remember, we were the victim of a hack, of an email hack that caused two payments to be misdirected to the hacker, totaling about $22,000,” County Attorney Kevin Tankersley told the county council and commissioners last week.
Continue readingPulaski County Community Development Commission to Take Input on Strategic Plan Update
Pulaski County residents can share their input on how the county should develop in the future.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Likely to Get $10,000 Grants from COVID-19 Response Program
Any business that applied for Pulaski County’s latest round of COVID-19 relief is likely to get the full $10,000.
Continue readingLeadership Pulaski County Class Seeking Applicants
The Leadership Pulaski County program is seeking applicants for its first class. It’s designed to help residents brush up on their leadership skills, while also learning more about the community.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Can Now Apply for More COVID-19 Relief
Pulaski County businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 of COVID-19 relief.
Continue readingTippy’s Loan Request to Be Considered by Pulaski County Commissioners Tonight
A Winamac restaurant’s request for more financial help from Pulaski County is expected to be considered by the county commissioners tonight. Tippy’s is requesting money through the county’s Revolving Loan Fund to help relocate the business, according to draft minutes from the February Community Development Commission meeting. The business is still paying off a similar loan from its last move.
Continue readingPulaski County, Winamac Moving Ahead with COVID-19 Response Program Applications
Pulaski County and the Town of Winamac are both moving ahead with applications for more COVID-19 relief for local businesses. Required public hearings were held last week for their COVID-19 Response Program applications.
Continue readingBoswell Narrowly Retained As Pulaski County Council President
The Pulaski County Council narrowly decided to keep the same president for another year. Ken Boswell was reelected to the position last week by a vote of four-to-three, over Rudy DeSabatine. DeSabatine was then nominated for another year as vice-president, but was defeated by new council member Adam Loehmer, also by a vote of four-to-three.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Revolving Loan Fund Request from Winamac Consignment Store
A retail business has been able to purchase space in Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financing help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners last week approved a $144,000 Revolving Loan Fund application from Alisha and Jeff Becker.
Continue readingNew Members to Take Seats on Pulaski County Council Tonight
The Pulaski County Council’s two newest members will take their seats for the first time tonight. Adam Loehmer and Tim Overmyer were elected last year, replacing Jay Sullivan and Scott Hinkle, who did not seek reelection.
Continue readingPulaski County Hires Ad Agency to Help with Tourism Marketing
Pulaski County is hiring an advertising agency to help with its tourism marketing efforts. The county commissioners Monday approved an agreement with Chicago-based Marketing Partnerships International.
Continue readingPulaski County Taking More Applications for COVID-19 Small Business Grants
Pulaski County businesses have another chance to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The Community Development Commission has extended the application deadline for its COVID-19 Small Business Grant to Monday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Continue readingToday’s the Last Day for Pulaski County Businesses to Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses have until 4:00 p.m. EDT today to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief from the Community Development Commission.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider CARES Act Funding Requests, CDC Appointment
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to finalize a spending plan for CARES Act money this morning. Proposed items include a new sound system for county officials’ meeting room, personal protective equipment, sanitizers, and a renovation of the Coroner’s Office’s autopsy suite.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Can Now Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The county has been awarded $250,000 through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Response Grant Application
A potential COVID-19 relief grant program for Pulaski County’s small businesses is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. The county is asking for $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
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