Economic Development Monthly Update
January 2018
Economic Development News
Purdue MEP Classes - 2019
The EDCMC is excited about its new partnership with Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Beginning next month, February 19th, Purdue MEP will be offering manufacturing related courses for the NW Indiana region at our office in Michigan City.
 
Please click on the link below to see the courses being offered and how to sign up.
 


Governor's Century and Half Century Awards - 2019
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is seeking nominations for the Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards to honor businesses that have lasted 50 or 100 years. Organizations will be presented with a certificate at the statehouse in Indianapolis in the spring. The EDCMC is encouraging all businesses within to sign up for this honor. Please read t he Northwest Indiana Times article for more information.
 
To view the qualifying criteria and apply, please click here .
 
Submission deadline is February 21, 2019.
Michigan City Spotlight
426 Acres of Land Annexed into Michigan City
In December, the City Council voted to unanimously approve the volunteer annexation of land owned by Oehmstead Co., Green Acres, Pioneer Lumber, MHP 1, LLC; Illinois Indiana Development Co. and Cemetery Regents of the City of Michigan City, Indiana.

Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer said, "As the Mayor, I believe it is paramount that our goal is to make Michigan CIty, and in this particular case, this property, attractive and 'shovel ready' for potential investors and developers. The city engaged in a friendly annexation of this property and plans to invest in the area with water and swere infrastructure. With its ideal location and proximity to rail spur, I-94 and I-90, I believe this property provides an excellent opportunity for a manufacturer or investor to utilize and develop. Ultimately, everything we have done here is the foundation on which economic and job growth can be built to benefit our community."

For more information on the annexation, click here for the News-Dispatch article .
Featured Real Estate
FOR LEASE: 1919 E US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN 46360
PROPERTY FEATURES:
  • 6.27 Acres
  • 40,000 SF of available warehouse space
  • Ownership will provide any improvements needed
  • Four docks
  • Two drive in doors
  • Gas force heat
  • City water/sewer

Click  here for a brochure.

Contact Lori Tubbs for more details about this property-
Phone: 1-312-446-7059 Email:  lori.tubbs@mccolly.com

To learn more about other properties available in Michigan City or to have your commercial or industrial property featured in the future, please contact the EDCMC at 219-873-1211 or email  mhyland@edcmc.com
Upcoming Events
February 1, 2019 - First Fridays, Uptown Arts District

February 9, 2019 - Enchanted City Mayor's Ball, Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center, For More Information E-Mail Carrie Bailey

February 16, 2019 - Shelf Ice Brew Fest, Uptown Arts District, Click here for tickets

March 8, 2019 - United Way of LaPorte County, Lip Sync Battle, details

March 9, 2019 - Michigan City Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Dinner, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa

March 27, 2019 - AK Smith Center, Future Career Expo

April 18, 2019 - Michigan City Community Job Fair - more details to come!


Our office will be closed on Monday, January 21st.

Preferred Vendor List

Platinum:
Arconic
Horizon Bank
IKORCC
La Porte Hospital NIPSCO
Sullair
Diamond:
Accurate Castings
American Licorice
Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad
La Porte County CVB
Franciscan Health
NECA/IBEW
Space Center
Tonn & Blank
Gold:
1st Source Bank
Dekker Vacuum Tech.
General Insurance Services
Holladay Properties
Jaeger-Unitek
Michigan City Chamber of Commerce
Regional Development Company
RQAW
Walsh & Kelly
Woodruff & Sons, Inc.
Silver:
American Renolit
American Structurepoint
Don & Cindy Berchem
Centier Bank
Cressy Commercial Real Estate
CRI-Criterion
Fidelity National Title
First Merchant's Bank
First Trust Credit Union
G.M. Fedorchak & Associates
Greater Indiana Title
Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce
H W Lochner
Harbour Trust & Investment
Haas & Associates
Hickman, Williams & Co
J. Shoffner General Contractor, Inc.
Kabelin Ace Hardware
Kingsbury Utility
KTR
Larson Danielson
McColly Bennett Commercial
Meridian Title
Michigan City Paper Box Company
Newby Lewis Kaminski and Jones
News Dispatch/Herald Argus
Oehmstead Company
Pioneer Pier
PNC Bank
Pyramid Equipment, Inc
Rieth Riley
Rowley & Company
SEH, Inc.
Sullivan Palatek
The Antero Group
Unity Foundation
Winn Machine
Copper:
Abonmarche
@ Properties
Barry McDonnell
BCA Environmental
Business Development Corporation
Cadence Environmental
Cender & Co.
Center of Workforce Innovations
Community Dynamics
Compresss Air
Craighead, Lange & Hough
Edward Jones/Jon Salisbury
Environmental, Inc
Guardian Couplings
La Porte County Assoc of Realtors
Kemp's Office City
Mayor Ron Meer
McKay Printing
Monosol
New York Blower
Packaging Logic
Parkinson Hinton
Pioneer Lumber
RE/MAX Tom Larson
Sager Metal Strip
Schmitt & Kaylor
sevenOk's
Shrewsberry & Assoc.
Strategic Management
Vanair
Vermilion Development

If you would like to become a preferred vendor and an investor in the Community Investment Campaign, please see our brochure or call Clarence Hulse at 219-873-1211.