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The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) is pleased to announce tax abatement approvals for two projects at the April 17, 2018 Michigan City Common Council meeting.  Both projects received approval from the Michigan City Common Council for tax abatement on real property for two businesses investing in Michigan City.  [...]

August 1-3, 2018, the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC), is partnering with Webster Global Site Selectors to host the SiteLink conference at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel, and Spa. Sponsored by several Economic Development Organizations in Northern Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, and private sector companies, SiteLink will convene a forum of [...]

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) will be hosting its 2018 Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa in Michigan City.  The dinner event, which is held every two years, recognizes local companies that have made substantial [...]

Clarence Hulse of the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City to Sit on Board for a Two-Year Term The Nominating Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has elected Mr. Clarence Hulse, Executive Director Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana to its Board of Directors for a two-year term. The [...]

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently elected its 2018 officers at a regular Board of Directors meeting in December. Bill Hackney, News Dispatch and Herald Argus Publisher, was elected as Chair of the EDCMC Board.  Stephanie Oberlie, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President for Harbour Trust [...]

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 [...]