Meisner takes on community development role at EDCMC
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Erin Meisner is focusing on the social side of economic development as the Community Development Manager at the EDCMC. The role is a new addition to the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team that strengthens the ties between the city of Michigan City and the EDCMC [...]
Seminar spotlights Brownfields challenges, opportunities
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Northwest Indiana Brownfield Seminar will highlight resources, tools and case studies for properties affected by the potential presence of pollutants, contaminants or hazardous substances. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, City of Michigan City and BCA Environmental Consultants are presenting the seminar from 8 am [...]
New strategic plan maintains Michigan City momentum
A refreshed Michigan City Strategic Action Plan plots key points to forge toward continuous economic development and socioeconomic opportunities and innovations. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and business and community leaders worked closely with the Ascendant Global Consulting team to update the Strategic [...]
Leadership Academy to bolster Michigan City neighborhoods
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is re-launching after being put on hold during the pandemic. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are interested in taking on a [...]
Experts to lead planning of State Prison redevelopment
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – A blended team of architecture, urban design, transportation, planning and housing development professionals is in place to pave the path for the reuse of the Indiana State Prison site. A collection of industry leaders has been approved to develop a master plan and design as part [...]
Mid-City renovation celebrated with ribbon cutting
Congrats to Mid-City Supply Co. Inc., 1501 E 2nd Street, which celebrated its renovated space with a recent ribbon-cutting event and open house! Mid-City Supply invested $1.6 million, expanding the new building to 18,600 square feet from the original 10,500 square feet. The building features an exterior hydronic snow melt [...]
Fellow to focus on Vibrant Michigan City initiative
Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Eze Redwood seeks to spark vibrancy and change during his three-year immersion in Michigan City. Michigan City and Gary were selected to collaboratively host Redwood through the ERC Fellowship Program, which was put into place by the International Economic Development Council and U.S. Department of Commerce’s [...]
Ribbon-cuttings celebrate new milestone, businesses
The EDCMC team has celebrated the launch of new spots and high-speed internet with the cut of a ribbon and celebratory events. Surf InternetSM marked next phase of fiber-optic offerings Surf is investing more than $5.6 million to expand its fiber network to 4,500 addresses in Michigan City, launching initially [...]
New facility to strengthen steel industry service provider
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Family-owned D. Martin Enterprises is laying the groundwork for expanded offerings with a more than $20 million investment in a new manufacturing facility to serve the local and national steel industry. Martin Enterprises Vice President of Operations Cassie Martin Graham said the new building will include 112,350 [...]
South Shore groundbreaking cuts travel times
Gov. Eric Holcomb and regional leaders officially cut the ribbon on the Double Track Northwest Indiana project. The $650 million project adds almost 18 miles of new track along a 26-mile corridor, adds 14 new trains to its schedule and reduces travel times to and from Chicago. The new schedule [...]
Construction company adds office in Michigan City expansion
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Construction company F.H. Paschen has expanded with a new regional office at 2146 N. Karwick Road, Suite D, with an initial investment of approximately $250,000 in the space’s build-out. F.H. Paschen has its roots in Chicago with more than 500 total employees who work at offices [...]
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