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Economic Development
Hammond obtains site deed
Hammond obtained the deed of the former Franciscan/St. Margaret’s site and anticipates making the site available to developers via a request for proposals in early 2026.
NWI Forum Foundation releases child care analysis
The Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation announced the release of A Northwest Indiana Childcare Investment Strategy – Fueling Workforce and Economic Growth.
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RDC celebrates growth
The Valparaiso-based Regional Development Company celebrated record growth in 2025 and honored top lenders at a meeting and awards ceremony Nov. 6, in Hammond.
Bootcamp students graduate
The first cohort of the Michigan City Entrepreneurship Development Program Bootcamp has graduated and is ready for the next steps in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Studies show market demand
The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City and the City of Michigan City hosted the release of market and residential studies at a recent breakfast event.
Leaders offer economic outlook
The 2025 Business & Economic Outlook conference hosted by the NWIBRT and the CAF will take place Oct. 31, at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso.
READI reaches milestone
READI 1.0 has reached a 70% spenddown milestone, $20 million in blight remediation for Gary has been approved and READI 2.0 projects in the Region are set to launch.