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SUMMARY:Brownfields\, Redevelopment  &  Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join EDCMC and the City of Michigan City for a half-day regional summit focused on transforming brownfields into opportunities. \nExplore practical strategies\, funding resources\, partnerships\, and real-world solutions for moving brownfield properties from assessment and remediation to redevelopment\, investment\, and community impact. \nKeynote Speaker: Cecilia Alford\, the Land\, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division Director\, EPA Region 5
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/brownfields-redevelopment-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Barrelhouse – The Venue\, 113 York Street\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Salute to Business
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!! \nThe EDCMC will be honoring the businesses that have made a mark on Michigan City as well as the community leaders igniting economic development energy. \nAwards include … \nMilestone Awards: Honoring businesses rooted in MC with strong foundations and years of dedication to the Region. \nInvestment Awards: Honoring businesses that have invested in MC and beyond while cultivating economic development growth. \nPhoenix Awards (Real Estate Reuse): Honoring the individuals or businesses who have reinvented or rebuilt existing facilities in MC. The resulting transformation is a platform for new jobs\, new services or products and a boost to the city’s business community. \nED Leadership Awards: Honoring individuals who have served our community\, elevated economic development and exhibited an innovative mindset and true leadership. \nED Lifetime Achievement Awards: Honoring individuals who have a lifetime of servant leadership tendencies\, examples of impacting MC’s overall economic development culture\, serving as mentors for the next generation of leaders and forged new paths with a visionary sense of direction. \nSponsorship Opportunities!
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/2026-business-investment-awards/
LOCATION:Blue Chip Casino & Hotel\, 777 Blue Chip Drive\, Michigan City\, 46360\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Resource Roundup
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with the NW-ISBDC to outline key tools for small business success. The in-person workshop will be from 9 to 10:30 am Wednesday May 13 at our offices. \nNorthwest ISBDC Regional Director Lorri Feldt will discuss market research\, specialty advising\, how the ISBDC team of advisors works with clients\, funding\, networking and the NWI-BizHub. \nNo cost to attend. Registration: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17442
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/small-business-resource-roundup/
LOCATION:EDCMC\, Two Cadence Park Plaza\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCLNA Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is launching a spring session to help foster active leaders and make an impact in the city neighborhood by neighborhood. \nApplications are now being accepted for Michigan City residents ages 18 and over who reside within the city limits. Applications are available online and will be accepted on a rolling basis\, through March 26\, 2026. Fillable PDFs can be downloaded\, completed and emailed to Program Manager Pat Matsey at intern@edcmc.com. \nThe program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at residents who are interested in taking on a leadership role within their own neighborhoods and bringing neighbors together to spark synergy. Participants will learn more about the city\, its departments\, government processes and resources to cultivate their neighborhood’s identity and future path. \nThe program includes eight sessions on Thursdays from April 9 through May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. In place of Thursday sessions\, mandatory Cornerstone Class sessions will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays April 25 and May 2. These foundational classes will educate and empower participants using the Asset-Based Community Development framework.
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/mclna-applications-due/
LOCATION:IN
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Power Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the EDCMC’s Power Breakfast: “Beyond the Station-The Power of TOD’s”! \nMichigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott will center on how Transit-Oriented Districts can trigger economic development\, new projects and investment opportunities. \nWith Hammond as the West Corridor focal point and Michigan City as the East Corridor focal point\, the mayors are sparking further momentum along the South Shore Double Track. \nTickets are limited.
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/4th-annual-power-breakfast/
LOCATION:Blue Chip Casino & Hotel\, 777 Blue Chip Drive\, Michigan City\, 46360\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tax Abatement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Dan Botich of DEF Consulting will detail the tax abatement process for businesses\, including an overview of tax abatements\, the process\, filing a tax abatement and compliance – how to maintain benefits.\nThis is a hybrid event and will be in-person at the EDCMC offices or online.\nNo cost\, but registration required: https://tinyurl.com/MCtax2026 \nLink to event will be sent to those who register for online participation.
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/tax-abatement-workshop/
LOCATION:EDCMC\, Two Cadence Park Plaza\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:The EDCMC\, NW-ISBDC and Michigan City Chamber of Commerce are teaming on an in-person Bookkeeping Basics workshop for start-ups. \nThe no-cost event will be led by retired CPA Anna Burke of Accounting Made Simple. She will outline initial steps to setting up your books in order to best avoid complications and confusion as you launch your business. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/small-business-bookkeeping/
LOCATION:Michigan City Chamber of Commerce\, 200 E. Michigan Blvd.\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360
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SUMMARY:Understanding Certifications and Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Joanne Tica\, Northwest ISBDC Specialty Advisor\, will detail the certification process and how certified businesses can work with the government. Topics include: Resources to work with local\, state and federal governments; Indiana Small Business certifications\, Industry certifications\, Veteran certification and Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise \nRegistration required: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17275
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/understanding-certifications-and-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Michigan City Chamber of Commerce\, 200 E. Michigan Blvd.\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360
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SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable
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LOCATION:IN
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SUMMARY:Commercial & Residential Real Estate Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest on Michigan City’s commercial & residential real estate market research & the city’s market potential during our Real Estate Breakfast.\nThe Residential Market Study will be presented by Laurie Volk\, Co-Managing Director\, Zimmerman-Volk Associates. The Commercial Real Estate Market Research will be presented by Paul Lippens\, Principal Urban Designer/Michigan Market Lead\, Tool Design Group\, and Donovan Smith\, Principal Planner\, McKenna.\nGuests can opt to receive copies of the studies as well as tickets with event and access options. Table sponsorships are available for $1\,000 and include 8 tickets and access to both studies.\nThank you to our sponsors: Horizon Bank and McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage.
URL:https://edcmc.com/event/commercial-residential-real-estate-breakfast/
LOCATION:Uptown Social\, 907 Franklin St\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
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