An initiative to improve Pulaski County’s leadership is being launched by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
Continue readingLeadership Training Opportunities to be Offered in New Pulaski County Initiative
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Revolving Loan Request for B&B Cottage Market
A new business will soon be coming to Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for B&B Cottage Market.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Business Loans Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss a couple business loan modifications this morning. They’ll consider a revolving loan request from Kinder LLC, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give an update on Winamac Coil Spring’s loan. An appointment of an at-large Community Development Commission member will also be presented for the commissioners’ review.
Continue readingMembers Appointed to Pulaski Board of Aviation Commissioners, PTABOA, CDC
Pulaski County officials continue filling vacancies on various boards and commissions. Last week, the county commissioners appointed Jack Olds and Bob Eber to the board of aviation commissioners. Rita Carpenter was appointed to the property tax assessment board of appeals, while Dave Schambers was reappointed.
Continue readingPulaski County to Continue TV Ads in 2020 Tourism Marketing Plan
Pulaski County will spend almost $57,000 to try to bring in tourists this year. The Community Development Commission’s tourism marketing plan was approved by the county commissioners Tuesday, If your are looking for other effective ways to market your business and get yourself out there, Freshlinks offering outreach packages.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Project Bond Counsel, Make Board Appointments
A preliminary step for the renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will be considered by the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingBraunAbility Secures Lease to Continue Winamac Operations
Pulaski County’s largest employer is committing to its Winamac operations. BraunAbility executives have announced that the company has secured a 15-year facility lease with the Braun family that includes three extension options. That’s according to a Facebook post Tuesday from the Pulaski County Community Development Commission. The company has also approved a significant expenditure for office remodeling, according to the CDC.
Continue readingPulaski County CDC May Ask for Commissioners’ Input on Potential Members
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission may be willing to give the county commissioners a chance to weigh in on prospective at-large members.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Consider Next Steps, following Rejection of Tax Adjustment
After the Pulaski County Council narrowly rejected a tax restructuring plan Monday, Council President Jay Sullivan hopes to get to work on a new proposal relatively soon. He told the rest of the Community Development Commission Tuesday that he doesn’t expect the council to wait an entire year before taking action.
Continue readingPulaski County CDC Executive Director Outlines Cuts to Planned Activities
Efforts to increase broadband availability and tourism in Pulaski County are a few of the things that will likely be scaled back, following the elimination of the Community Development Commission’s project coordinator position.
Continue readingPulaski County CDC to Continue Discussing Path Forward, Following Staffing Cut
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission will meet tonight for the first time since the county council cut funding for one of its two staff members.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Questioned over Community Development Comments
A Pulaski County Council member was asked to clarify his concerns with the Community Development Commission’s track record Monday. CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer asked Mike Tiede to elaborate on comments he made to the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingMicrofilm Department, CDC Project Coordinator Remain Out of 2020 Pulaski County Budget
Two Pulaski County employees are set to lose their jobs, under the 2020 budget narrowly approved by the county council Monday. A motion to reinstate the Community Development Commission’s project coordinator position failed by a vote of four-to-three, despite CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer’s efforts to persuade council members and the apparent support of much of the audience.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Get Final Report on Courthouse, Finalize 2020 Budget
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse and the finalization of the 2020 budget will be part of a busy night of Pulaski County government meetings. Indiana Landmarks and Rowland Design will present their final report on the courthouse during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski CDC Officials Voice Concern with Plan to Redirect Funds to Towns
A proposal to redirect some of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission’s funding to the county’s towns drew several concerns during a special CDC meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski CDC Considers How to Move Forward without Project Coordinator
The Pulaski County Farmers’ Market, a planned Leadership Pulaski County class, and tourism marketing efforts could all be in jeopardy, if the county council follows through with a proposed CDC staffing cut.
Continue readingCDC Questions Council President Over Elimination of Project Coordinator Position
A plan to cut the Pulaski County Community Development Commission’s two-member staff down to one had CDC members asking the county council president for answers Tuesday. The council voted four-to-three last week to remove funding for the CDC’s project coordinator position from the 2020 budget proposal.
Continue readingPulaski Council Member Suggests Giving Towns Money for Economic Development
As the Pulaski County Community Development Commission faces a staffing cut, one county council member is suggesting a different way to spur economic growth. During Monday’s county commissioners meeting, Council Member Mike Tiede suggested giving each of the county’s towns $25 per resident.
Continue readingPulaski County Community Development Commission to Plan Response to Budget Cut Tonight
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission is planning its next steps, after the county council took action last week to cut its staff in half.
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