Michigan City’s First Opportunity Zone Investment Closes
National developers, UpperCross Development and Beucler Properties has announced the closing of Michigan City’s first project structured in accordance with the new opportunity zone tax incentives. The partners acquired 113 York Street, planning to fully rehab the property to include three residential properties on the second floor and commercial use [...]
Michigan City Paper Box Still Investing after 115 years
Michigan City Paper Box started operations in Michigan City in 1904. The company will be will be investing almost half a million dollars and retaining 8 jobs. Michigan City Paper Box Company has been committed to manufacturing the highest quality retail packaging products in the industry and upholding an unparalleled [...]
WELDING TRAINING FOR EXISTING JOBS
Ivy Tech Community College At A.K. Smith Center in Michigan City WELD 207 -- Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding (no prerequisites) Hands-on experience with various gas metal welding (GMAW) processes including microwire, flux-core, inner shield, and submerged arc with emphasis on metal inert gas. Techniques of welding in all positions [...]
PHM Brands, LLC Chooses Michigan City for Industrial Hemp Processing Plant
Integrated Food manufacturer expands hemp processing operations to MC A Colorado company is jumping into the growing business of industrial hemp as one of the state’s first processors of cannabidiol or CBD. PHM Brands, LLC is a vertically integrated food manufacturer who offers a comprehensive range of agricultural based specialty [...]
Marbach Corporation relocating to Michigan City, Indiana
Marbach America Inc. is expanding its footprint in Indiana by 16,000 square feet at the Haskell Building in Michigan City. Marbach America Inc. is a wholly owned and operated subsidiary of the Marbach Group, headquartered in Germany with over 1,500 employees worldwide. A global network of manufacturing and technical sales [...]
Michigan City ranked in Best Small Cities for Business 2019
ChamberofCommerce.org rankings highlight MC business climate The ChamberofCommerce.org in its 2019 Best Cities for Small Business report ranked Michigan City/ La Porte MSA in the top 100 small cities for business. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) welcomed the national ranking by the business resource site as a recognition [...]
Starin Marketing expanding at Haskell Building
Holladay Properties is pleased to announce that Starin Marketing is expanding their space within the Haskell Building in Michigan City. The Haskell Building is a 64,000 square foot flex industrial building that was built in 2017. Starin Marketing, a Chesterton, Ind.-based communications solutions provider, leased 16,000 square feet of space [...]
EDCMC announces new Economic Development Manager
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) is happy to announce Jenilee Haynes Peterson as its new Economic Development Manager. Peterson was recently added to the team at EDCMC at the beginning of January to provide continued focus on the Business Retention and Expansion program, building community partnerships, and [...]
EDCMC announces newly elected Board officers and members
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently elected its 2019 officers at a regular Board of Directors meeting in December. Stephanie Oberlie, President & COO for Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company, was elected as Chair of the EDCMC Board. Linda Simmons, Director of Marketing for Visit Michigan [...]
EDCMC, City of Michigan City partner to secure 426 acres for future development
Approximately 426 acres of land in Northwestern La Porte County is now available for continued economic development. The parcels of property within the newly-annexed area – between Menke Road, I-94 and U.S. 20 are owned by Oehmstead Co., Green Acres, Pioneer Lumber, MHP 1, LLC, Illinois Indiana Development Co. and [...]
Economic Development Manager Position Vacancy – Michigan City, IN
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Did you know you can use your communication, education, training, and background to improve the economic prosperity of a community? The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, self-starter for our Economic Development [...]
Regional Development Company (RDC) Signs Contract to Continue Administering Michigan City Revolving Loan
The Regional Development Company (RDC) has recently signed a contract with Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) to extend their service as the administrator of the Michigan City Revolving Loan Fund for an additional three years. Created by the Michigan City Common Council in 2010, the fund has been administered [...]