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 […]
LAPORTE – A 137-acre expansion of Thomas Rose Industrial Park has been dedicated by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The new area has room for 1.2 million square feet of industrial space. The expansion site is served by Norfolk Southern and South Shore Freight railroads. LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo said developer Space Center has plans for nine
INDIANAPOLIS – Pollina Corporate Real Estate of Park Ridge, Ill., recently completed a study assessing the economic climate in 32 states and Indiana was rated fifth best in the U.S. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Indiana’s pro-business climate was the reason, including the passage of right-to-work legislation this past session by the General Assembly.
The economy is coming back to life. Is the region’s workforce prepared to cash in on the opportunities? by Shari Held With the negative press the economy has generated over the last few years, it’s easy to overlook the positives Northwest Indiana has to offer – the Dunes, the casinos, the steel mills, a great
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Corp. and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation have formed a partnership, said Charles Weaver, executive director of the Starke County foundation. “We have seen several models of how to do things over the last several years, but the one that we currently all seem to
MICHIGAN CITY – Kevin Kieft has been named interim executive director of the Michigan City Economic Development Corp. He takes over for John Regetz, who resigned recently to accept a similar position in Pocatello, Idaho. Peggy Moore, chairman of the board, thanked Regetz for his service and added, “Kevin has done a great job as
HOBART – The Hobart Plan Commission has approved a site plan for a 150,000 square foot multi-tenant building at Northwind Crossings at Indiana 51 and Ridge Road. Developer Becknell Industrial of Lyons, Ill., did not announce any potential tenants for the building. The site already has six existing building which are at capacity.
MICHIGAN CITY – John Regetz, executive director of the Michigan City Economic Development Corp., has resigned to become executive director of the Bannock Development Corp. in Pocatello, Idaho. Regetz has been with the MCEDC since 2006. He said creating county-wide cooperation with other economic development efforts was one of his biggest achievements, along with the
John Davies helps honor region’s “Legends” and “Innovators.” by Rick A. Richards Ask John Davies for a couple of minutes and he’ll give you 10 on something positive about Northwest Indiana. Looking at the region’s bright spot is not just in his nature, it’s his mission. Davies, assistant director of the Gerald I. Lamkin Innovation
Innovation and entrepreneurship in the land of the RV. by Bob Kronemyer While many areas of the country remain mired in economic distress, Elkhart County has become a beacon of light for a manufacturing turnaround. A historic entrepreneurial spirit, a stellar workforce, industry consolidation and an increasingly diverse manufacturing base have all contributed to the
