Long Standing Michigan City Business Gains a New Leader
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 [...]
EDCMC Welcomes New Office Administrator
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,” [...]
EDCMC Announces New Economic Development Manager
Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) is happy to announce Katie Eaton as its new Economic Development Manager. Eaton was recently added to the team at EDCMC at the beginning of July to provide continued focus on the Business Retention and Expansion program, community partnerships, and Workforce Development initiatives. [...]
EDCMC Hosts 2016 Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Celebration
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) hosted its 2016 Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa in Michigan City. The dinner event, which is held every two years, recognized local companies that have made substantial investments in [...]
Website Design, Social Media Company Relocates to MC
SERA Solutions., A Website Design, Social Media Management, and Digital Advertising company is relocating and investing approximately $400,000 in equipment and improvements at their downtown Michigan City, Indiana location. SERA Solutions, LLC. Based in Valparaiso, opened their office in Michigan City earlier this month. The office with 2,500 square feet [...]
Michigan City Paper Box receives tax abatement
Local manufacturer continues to expand in MC MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Michigan City Paper Box Company, a family owned company since 1904 and manufacturer of paper boxes is reinvesting in its Michigan City facility. Michigan City Paper Box is adding new technology to its production line in its Michigan City, [...]
Group 7even named new agency of record for Economic Development Corporation Michigan City
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) announced it will partner with Group 7even as its marketing agency of record. As EDCMC’s new agency of record, Group 7even, an integrated marketing agency out of Valparaiso, will help drive marketing efforts for the EDCMC with strategic marketing campaigns designed to bring [...]
Community Job Fair Hosted by Local Partnership
When local organizations work together great things can happen. The City of Michigan City, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Greater La Porte Economic Development, and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board WorkOne offices are partnering to host a Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Blue Chip Casino. The [...]
Manufacturer of Metal Building Components Expands in Michigan City
Michigan City, IN - Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer of metal building components, plans to expand its production capability by adding $1.8 million worth of new equipment at their Michigan City, Indiana location. Founded in 1988, Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is an employee-owned company, which serves over 2,000 [...]
Local Economic Development groups to host EB-5 Investment Seminar
EB-5 provides alternative to traditional sources of funds for development MICHIGAN CITY – The Northwest Indiana Forum, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC), BMG Capital group invite business and government leaders to attend an EB-5 Investment Seminar on April 1 and Blue Chip Casino. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and [...]
EDCMC Announces Newly Elected Board Officers
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently elected its 2016 officers at a regular Board of Directors meeting in December. Don Babcock, NIPSCO’s Director of Economic Development was elected as Chairman of the EDCMC Board and Leif Erickson, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa [...]
Michigan City Paper Box receives tax abatement to expand production line at Michigan City facility
Local manufacturer expands production line in MC MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Michigan City Paper Box Company, a family owned company since 1904 and manufacturer of paper boxes is reinvesting in its Michigan City facility. Michigan City Paper Box is adding new technology to its production line in its Michigan City, [...]