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 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
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 – 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
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
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
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
