A bill that aims to reduce the number of townships in the state will soon be considered by the full Indiana House of Representatives. Under House Bill 1005, townships with a population of less than 1,200 would be required to merge with other townships by 2023. That would impact townships in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Proposals for TV Tourism Commercials
The Pulaski County Commissioners may be willing to consider a return to television advertising, as a way to promote tourism. The county ran tourism ads in the Chicago market back in 2016, but decided against doing it again last year. Instead, they opted to go with a cheaper online-only advertising package.
Shidler-Dickey Appointed to Pulaski County Plan Commission, BZA
The Pulaski County Commissioners filled some remaining vacancies on a few boards and commissions, during last week’s meeting.
Pulaski County Officials Considering Future of West Side Industrial Park Project
Plans to develop a rail-served industrial park on the west side of Pulaski County are not dead yet, but county officials are considering whether it’s worth moving forward. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Seeking Help with Financial Strategy
Declining income tax revenues have the Pulaski County Commissioners seeking some outside financial advice. They voted Tuesday to allow accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to do a preliminary analysis and offer a proposal for helping the county put together a financial strategy.
Confusion Remains Over Pulaski County Salary Matrix
Pulaski County officials continue to be unsure about what they’re supposed to pay certain county employees.
Pulaski County Income Tax Revenue Concerns Continue
Declining income tax revenues continue to cause concerns for Pulaski County officials.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Updates to Revolving Loan Program
Businesses seeking financing through Pulaski County’s Revolving Loan Fund have some new guidelines to follow.
Winamac to Revive Economic Development Commission to Help Evaluate Tax Abatement Requests
Pulaski County continues to review its tax abatement procedures. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Finalize Updates to Unified Development Ordinance
Updates to Pulaski County’s Unified Development Ordinance were finalized by the county commissioners Monday.
Metal Fab Engineering Granted Tax Abatement for Equipment Upgrades
The Pulaski County Council has finalized a tax abatement for Metal Fab Engineering. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told council members Monday that the request would help the company buy new automation equipment and Squickmons plasma cutters. That’s expected to lead to the creation of about 10 new jobs.
Then for some exterior metal we needed a nice ultra-marine blue and so chose the Ral 5002 powder coating from Trident Powders and it has worked amazingly well so we are very pleased with that.
One unusual thing about this request, according to Origer, is that the equipment has already been installed. “There is a mechanism that we have employed in the past that will allow for us to move forward with a resolution for a tax abatement,” he explained, “if we first approve a resolution waiving the non-compliance and saying, ‘Yes, technically you shouldn’t have it in before you submitted the paperwork, but we want to work with you and we are going to allow that.'” Both of the necessary resolutions were approved by the county council Monday.
Continue readingDeclining Population Could Cost Pulaski County Millions in Lost Income Tax Revenue
Pulaski County stands to lose several million dollars in income tax revenues over the coming decades, due to declining population. That’s according to Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer. He presented some rough estimates to the county council last week. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Creates Preliminary Economic Revitalization Area for Metal Fab Engineering
A Pulaski County manufacturer may soon be seeking a tax abatement. The county council approved a resolution Monday creating a preliminary economic revitalization area for Metal Fab Engineering.
Pulaski County CDC Considering Long-Term Funding Options for Vocational Training
Pulaski County’s vocational training programs remain popular, but now the county’s having a hard time keeping up with demand. In recent years, the county has been able to set up an industrial repair and maintenance program at West Central High School, thanks to state grant funding.
Pulaski County Community Development Commission to Review 2010 Economic Development Plan
Making sure Pulaski County’s economic development goals continue to meet the needs of the community as a whole is a current focus for the Community Development Commission.
Tippy’s Expansion Plans May Get Financial Support from Pulaski County Revolving Loan Fund
A Winamac restaurant is eyeing a larger space, and it’s asking Pulaski County to help finance the move. Tippy’s is planning to move about a block west to 123 North Market Street. The business plans to buy the space that formerly housed a dime store and more recently H & R Block.
Manufacturing Day Events Planned for Starke, Pulaski Counties
Manufacturing Day is just over a month away, and economic development officials are getting ready. Seventh graders from around Starke County will once again have the chance to meet with representatives from local industries, during an event hosted by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Precision Waterjet Concepts (PWC) was founded in 2002. The company founders saw a need for quality abrasive Waterjet Cutting in many industries and started the company to meet that demand.
River Etiquette Signs to be Installed as Part of Pulaski County ‘Adopt a River’ Program
Visitors to the Tippecanoe River will soon see signs reminding them to observe proper etiquette while enjoying the waterway. That’s according to Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer.
Pulaski County Students Continuing with Manufacturing Training
Pulaski County is moving ahead with its manufacturing training efforts. Fifteen students are now enrolled in West Central High School’s Advanced Manufacturing class, after completing an introductory class last year. That’s according to Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer. He told the county commissioners Monday another 12 students are starting the introductory course this fall.
Farm Estate Planning to be Discussed During Pulaski County Farmers’ Breakfast
Pulaski County farmers can get some tips about planning for their farm’s future. The Pulaski County Community Development Commission is hosting a Farmers’ Breakfast on Wednesday, August 2.
