South Bend area seeing economic-development success. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke It’s not every day that a $3 billion company like Hubbell Inc. makes a long-term commitment to Indiana. But that is exactly what happened last year when the international steel box manufacturer invested more than $3 million in a new South Bend distribution center designed […]
Balancing Act
Developing new employees and the existing workforce. by Shari Held Chuck Knebl, communications manager for WorkOne in South Bend (Region 2), says economic conditions have improved substantially across Indiana’s Northern Tier–composed of 23 counties across three regions. For instance, the jobless rate is coming down and employment grew in several sectors during 2013. “Indiana’s Northern […]
Elkhart on the Move
Five years ago, the headlines were bleak. Now the news is good. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke Thor Industries announced in January 2013 that it would leave behind its longtime corporate headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio, and relocate key executives to Indiana. The owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles […]
A Green Arena
LaPorte native making plans for environmentally friendly development. by Heidi Prescott Wieneke Paul Boardman acknowledges there are some important details about the multipurpose sports and entertainment venue he is planning in Northwest Indiana that have not yet been announced. He has not revealed the site on which Duneland Arena would be located, for instance, or […]
The End of the Refinery Project
The construction jobs have been welcome. What happens when they go away? by Jacqueline von Ogden The talk on the streets regarding the BP Whiting Refinery Modernization Project (WRMP) wrap-up ranges from gloom…to doom. The huge project has been an economic blessing at a very opportune time, providing a wealth of construction work, but all […]
Michiana on the Move
Local cooperation bodes well for the future. by Shari Held Although the economy may not have rebounded 100 percent from the recent recession, things are picking up in Michiana. There’s a new focus and a fresh, unified approach that bodes well for the future. “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of cooperation,” says Jeff Rea, […]
Gary hosts development open house
GARY – The Gary Economic Development Corp. (GEDC), the City of Gary, Accion, and the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center will host an open house to mark a new partnership and to kick off Accion and NWI SBDC’s office hours in Gary. It will Monday, Feb. 26, at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway, at […]
Tonn & Blank acquires 100 acres
MICHIGAN CITY – Approximately 100 acres of land in northwestern La Porte County is now available for continued economic development. Michigan City-based company Tonn and Blank Construction purchased the acreage, located just south of the Michigan City Municipal Airport, in late December. Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana – along with the City of Michigan […]
The Year Ahead
After a solid 2012, prepare for an eventful 2013 in the region. by Mark Maassel 2012 was another great year and we are already building on those successes as we enter 2013. With a focus on boosting jobs and the quality of life, Northwest Indiana continues to make great strides toward our future. And the […]
Public-Private Interaction
How can we enhance it, and what happens if we don’t? by Leigh Morris I’ve been exploring the changing nature of the interaction between the public and private sectors at the community and regional levels, and I’ve come to four conclusions: Effective interaction between the public sector and the private sector has never been more […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 8
- Next Page »