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MICHIGAN CITY – Economic Development Corporation Michigan City has announced it is embarking on a process to develop a comprehensive and long-term action initiative.
EDCMC will highlight economic development opportunities locally and construct a step-by-step plan of action towards creating a sustainable business environment.
EDCMC Executive Director Kevin Kieft said, “We wish to create a marketplace of abundant opportunities; these would include jobs with livable wages, opportunities of growth for new business and expansion of existing business.”
EDCMC developed five strategic goals to fuel the process forward: workforce development and education, business retention and expansion; business attraction and development, integration with community development, and organizational sustainability.
The effort is expect to last one year, while overall execution and monitoring will take place over five years.
Kieft said this collaborative effort is needed sooner rather than later. “Now is the time for a fresh perspective and renewed focus on preparing Michigan City today and into the future,” he said. “We need to create solutions so we can compete in our ever-changing global marketplace.”
EDCMC has commissioned consulting firm Crowe Horwath LLP as a partner. Dean Uminski of Crowe Horwath will oversee the project, and said he takes personal pride in the assignment. “As a local resident, I am invested in this area and its future.”
