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The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) has engaged Newby Lewis Kaminski & Jones, LLP (NLKJ) to provide legal counsel to the EDCMC as necessary.  The EDCMC is responsible for the City of Michigan City for handling tax incentives, conducting project negotiations with businesses relocating to Michigan City or existing [...]

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) and the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation (GLEDC) again will partner together to host “Made in La Porte County”. The event will be held on September 14, 2017 in Michigan City at 4295 Ohio Street. Show hours are 8:00AM-2:00PM.  The public is [...]

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) celebrates Economic Development Week from May 8-13. Economic Development Week was created and is coordinated by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). It is being held during the week of the organization’s 91st anniversary as the largest professional membership organization for economic developers. [...]

The Board of Directors for the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) has recently elected Stephanie K. Oberlie as the newest board member for a three year term as a Michigan City Chamber of Commerce appointee. Stephanie is the Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President for Harbour Trust [...]

In an effort to make computer coding “cool” and give students and adults a leg up in securing high-demand jobs in the region, several organizations are partnering to bring a “Week of Code” in Michigan City. Michigan City Area Schools, in partnership with the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County and [...]

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently elected its 2017 officers at a regular Board of Directors meeting in December. Rick Dekker, CEO of Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc., was elected as Chair of the EDCMC Board. Bill Hackney, Publisher of The News Dispatch was elected as Vice Chair [...]

Joined by local elected officials and business leaders today, AT&T announced that Michigan City’s Woodruff Business Park is the latest Indiana location to be certified as being AT&T Fiber Ready, and the first in LaPorte Co.  “The Fiber Ready program is part of our continuing efforts to drive economic development [...]

Michigan City, IN – Three new individuals have been appointed as members to the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) Revolving Loan Fund Committee. Karri Krumnow and Jay Niec were appointed to the board on October 18, 2016 by the Michigan City Common Council. Belicia Hicks was added to the [...]

Tonight, Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger will join the northwest Indiana region to celebrate ongoing planning and implementation of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. During a presentation to the Lakefront Career Network and Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce, Schellinger will present a $150,000 planning grant to the [...]

Pictured: BIG Bob Schultz in front of the LEFCO building. Michigan City, IN - LEFCO CPS, Inc., a wholesaler of air compressor parts both nationally and internationally has relocated to a new location in one of Michigan City’s business parks. Bob Schultz, a.k.a. “Big Bob”, President of LEFCO CPS, Inc., [...]

Jet Fabricators, Inc. has been a stalwart contributor to Michigan City's economy for 60 years as a precision machining, laser-cutting, welding, and fabrication company that works with steel, stainless steel and aluminum and will continue to do so in Michigan City for many more years under the leadership of new [...]

In May, the Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City welcomed in new office administrator, Michele Hyland. Hyland, who recently returned to the Midwest, brings in years of experience working to improve communities, in sales and in the travel industry. ‘I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago,” [...]