The Starke County Commissioners discussed their mutual settlement agreement with Sysco during their meeting last week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Mutual Settlement Agreement
Starke County Council Approves TIF District Dissolution
The Starke County Council members discussed the dissolution of the TIF District that involved the former SYSCO property.
Continue readingStarke County Government Leaders Continue Looking Toward Acquiring Sysco Property
Starke County government leaders, along with officials from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation, are reportedly working with some partners to possibly acquire the Sysco property in Hamlet.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Freeway Project Failing to Generate Support from INDOT
Interest in upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards doesn’t appear to be as high as previously thought, and that’s drawing frustration from Hamlet officials. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the town council Wednesday that the Indiana Department of Transportation is looking at other projects now and doesn’t appear interested in U.S. 30.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Examine Possible SYSCO Property Acquisition
A discussion point at Monday’s budget workshop between Starke County officials included the SYSCO property in Hamlet.
Continue readingSCEDF Officials Working to Find SYSCO Property Buyer
The SYSCO property in Hamlet remains vacant, but officials continue to work to get a buyer for the property.
Development Opportunities Discussed during Hamlet Council Meeting
The Hamlet Town Council continues to explore potential development opportunities. During last week’s meeting, Council President Dave Kesvormas said there’s a prospect of a developer doing something with a town-owned lot on Pearl Street.
Starke County Council Gets Update from SCEDF
Several properties are up for sale in Starke County that could lead to economic development if sold.
Starke County Council Tables Payment to U.S. 30 Coalition
The Starke County Council members want more information about what will be offered to Starke County in the proposed U.S. 30 freeway project before they pay $10,000 toward consultation fees for coalition efforts.
Councilman Dave Pearman asked Larry Wickert from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation about the payment as it was requested. The funds would come out of the commissioner’s County Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Wickert explained that six out of the seven counties involved in the proposed U.S. 30 project pay into the coalition. La Porte County is the only county that doesn’t pay. Wickert believes that U.S. 30 would stay rural in La Porte County and not see an impact. The county has the toll road for a focus.
Industrial Development Opportunities Discussed with Hamlet Town Council
Work continues to bring new industries to the Hamlet area. During the Starke County Economic Development Foundation’s monthly report to the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday, Interim Executive Director Larry Wickert said it’s usually hard to find projects for which Starke County’s sites would be suitable.
Production to Start Soon at Gary Poppins
Production should start soon at the Gary Poppins factory at the corner of U.S. 35 and 250 North, north of Knox.
Larry Wickert from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation updated the Starke County Council last week that the delivery of equipment was delayed. The initial date was Nov. 1, but that has since been postponed to Feb. 1. Wickert said the company has hired a manager who now lives in Starke County.
Starke County Officials Receive Updates on Economic Development
Could the sale of the SYSCO property in Hamlet happen in 2018? Starke County Economic Development Foundation Director Charlie Weaver told the county council members this week that he’s working with two prospects to purchase land at the site.
SYSCO Property Still on Market, Stelrema Building Sold
The SYSCO property in Hamlet is still up for sale.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Director Charlie Weaver told the Starke County Council members last week there are some issues with the broker and he’s written a letter to the business to address needs on the property that should be done. Weaver told the county council last week that he’s shown the property a few times and he’s willing to show it in order to bring tax dollars into the county and put people to work. The broker has not shown the property to Weaver’s knowledge, but he calls on progress every week. Continue reading
Sysco Property Still for Sale, Gary Poppins Sale Nearly Complete
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver told the Starke County Council this week that the Sysco property in Hamlet is up for sale.
SCEDF Still Working on Stelrema Building Sale, Looking for New Occupant for Sysco Site
Gourmet snack food producer Gary Poppins could be moving into the former Stelrema building north of Knox by the end of this year, but there are still a few issues that need to be resolved first. The sale is in the “final stages of due diligence,” according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver.
SCEDF Discusses U.S. 30 Freeway Proposal with Hamlet Town Council
Upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards would have a big impact on the Town of Hamlet. Starke County Economic Development Foundation officials say they’re working to make sure it’s positive, rather than negative.
Updates on Economic Projects Given to Starke County Government
A report given by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation updated the Starke County Council members and Starke County Commissioners on a few projects.
The sale of the Stelrema building on U.S. 35 north of Knox that would become a manufacturing home to the Gary Poppins Gourmet Popcorn company is not yet finalized. According to SCEDF officials, the contract is still on the table, but both sides have not agreed to sign to the terms.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Markets Available Properties
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is marketing several available properties in the Hamlet area. Executive Director Charlie Weaver recently told the county council one site with an available building is for sale.
Starke County Officials Seeking Redevelopment Commission Candidates
Starke County officials are looking for members to serve on the long-dormant county redevelopment commission by appointing new members. It was established in 2006 to oversee a tax increment financing district set up by the county as part of the effort to bring Sysco to Hamlet. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Reaffirm Support for Redevelopment Commission
The Starke County Commissioners hope to revive the long-dormant county redevelopment commission by appointing new members. It was established in 2006 to oversee a tax increment financing district set up by the county as part of the effort to bring Sysco to Hamlet. Continue reading
