The proposed project, led by XL Investment Properties, Rossman Partners, Integrated Construction Solutions and Game Plan Solutions, is a $31.5 million business park off Cleveland Avenue, behind Lowe’s and adjacent to the AMC Classic Movie Theatre.

“Tailwind represents a significant opportunity for Michigan City’s southeast corridor. The project includes a new public roadway and utility extensions that will immediately become a city asset, and it paves the way for the development of 11 flex/industrial business park buildings totaling approximately 132,000 square feet,” said David D.F. Uran, President/CEO, Game Plan Solutions.

“Over the next decade, this development is projected to generate more than $30 million in private investment, support hundreds of construction jobs, and create approximately 200+ permanent positions upon full buildout, representing an estimated $11.5 million in annual payroll.”

“Tailwind enhances Michigan City’s portfolio of commercial space offerings and is vital to our continued growth strategy. This project will drive new opportunities for businesses looking to move or relocate here,” added Economic Development Corporation Michigan City Executive Director Clarence L. Hulse. “And their state-of-the-art facilities will be a platform for sparking more economic development energy and momentum within our commercial and entrepreneurial arenas.”

Plans for the new road are a vital component of the project’s offerings, said Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch.

“It will connect the business park to existing infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and bolstering nearby commercial hubs,” she said. “The roadway can help ease traffic congestion, boost traffic flow on Franklin Street and better connect residents and tourists to areas of our city.”

Uran said the project also showcases how public–private partnerships can create new roads to economic development.

“The collaboration between Michigan City and XLRP is a key example of how the public and private sectors can work together to deliver infrastructure, attract new investment, and create high-quality jobs,” he said. “Through this partnership, the city is investing strategically in the public improvements needed to open this corridor for development, while XLRP is bringing forward significant private capital, site design, and long-term business park development that will strengthen the local tax base.

“This shared approach reduces costs for taxpayers, accelerates development timelines, and ensures the project delivers lasting value to the community. Tailwinds is a prime example of this strategy in action—leveraging public investment to unlock private development and stimulate long-term economic growth.”