Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan asked the commissioners and council this week for funding for several upcoming projects.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan gave an update to both the Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members last week on activities of the Foundation.
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The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members discussed the contracts for the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the SCILL Center during their respective meetings last week.
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The Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council members received a draft agreement for funding the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the SCILL Center when they met last month
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The Knox City Council members reviewed the proposed annual contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation during their meeting last week.
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The Point Drive In won the second annual North Judson Business Pitch competition Saturday night in a Starke Tank-themed event at the North Judson-San Pierre High School.
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The focus of economic development continues to shift from attracting businesses to attracting workers. With the help of sites like spn, that’s a tangible goal. Lee Lewellen is the contracted president and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Association.
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North Judson-area startups will compete for thousands of dollars to launch or expand their businesses tonight. Starke Tank, the second annual North Judson Business Pitch Competition starts at 6:00 CDT in the North Judson-San Pierre High School Auditorium.
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The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough to stop Starke County’s industrial growth, according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan.
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Traffic Control Specialists was honored Thursday with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation’s first Industry of the Year Award. Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan presented the award during the annual Prospectus and Achievement Luncheon.
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Those looking for work in Starke County’s manufacturing sector can visit with up to a dozen employers tomorrow. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is teaming up with WorkOne for a job fair at Knox High School.
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The Starke County Council members will open a public hearing tonight to talk about the 2022 budgets concerning County General, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, Koontz Lake Conservancy District, Starke County Airport, and Starke County Solid Waste.
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The North Judson Town Council will get an update on paving plans tonight. Mitch Hansel with USI Consultants will discuss engineering services for Community Crossings projects.
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Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Executive Director Lisa Dan updated the commissioners on the status of the board and operations last week.
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The SCILL Center will need some more time to decide whether to accept $2.8 million in federal grant funding. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the funding for the construction of a 12,000-square-foot facility in the Knox Industrial Park to house SCILL’s welding and robotics programs, something that’s been discussed for years.
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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 readingStarke County’s workforce development efforts have gotten a $2.8 million boost from the federal government. The SCILL Center has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to build a 12,000-square-foot workforce training center. It would house SCILL’s welding and robotics programs.
Continue readingThe North Judson Business Pitch Competition is officially coming back for a second year. It gives entrepreneurs like Andy Defrancesco a chance to compete for cash prizes to help them launch or expand their business in the North Judson area.
Continue readingA 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.
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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.
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