EDCMC, GLEDC Community Investment Campaign Exceeds Goal; Sets New Heights
Officials for both the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) and the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation (GLEDC) as well as the mayors of both Michigan City and La Porte thanked the numerous sponsors that have already either donated or pledged money toward the economic groups’ combined Community Investment [...]
Franciscan St. Anthony Health Contributes to EDCMC’s Community Investment Campaign
Franciscan St. Anthony Health is continuing their dedication to assisting economic development in Northwest Indiana. On Wednesday, Hospital PresidentJames Callaghan presented a check for $10,000 to the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) for the 2014-16 community investment campaign. Ten thousand dollars will be donated on an annual basis over these three years to [...]
EDCMC Hosts 2014 Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Celebration
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) hosted its 2014 Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Ceremony on October 9th, 2014 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 their business during 2013 and [...]
EDCMC Recognizes Companies Who Invest in Michigan City
Eleven businesses were the recipients of business investment awards on Thursday during the 2014Business Investment & Anniversary awards celebration at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Put on by the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC), the awards ceremony recognized both companies that have shown a particular commitment or investment in Michigan [...]
Chicago Faucets Expands Two Electronic Faucet Programs in Michigan City
The Chicago Faucet Company is adding new product lines in its Michigan City facility, retaining jobs and creating value and new jobs. Chicago Faucets has been the leading manufacturer of faucets and other plumbing fixtures since 1901. Chicago Faucets is one of only a few companies that still produce permanent mold, yellow brass [...]
IEDC President Says Regionalism is Key to Economic Growth
Developing a regional identity is key to economic growth. That was the underlying theme of a discussion about the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Cities Initiative, led by IEDC President Eric Doden Wednesday at the Blue Chip Casino. Doden led a discussion that included several leaders of the Michigan City and La Porte communities, [...]
Chicago Craft Bottling Selects Michigan City for Indiana Bottling Plant
Chicago Craft Bottling, LLC announced plans today to locate its first Indiana bottling facility in Michigan City, creating up to 35 new jobs by 2017. “Companies like Chicago Craft Bottling save money in Indiana, from our lower tax burdens to our more affordable cost of doing business,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic [...]
November 2014 Newsletter
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June 2014 Newsletter
Get the latest news from GLEDC and the EDC Michigan City. Read the June 2014 issue of the GLEDC and EDC Michigan City e-newsletter online. June 2014 e-newsletter
2013 Annual Report
Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana Annual Report 2013
EDCMC finalizes strategic initiative
Long-term plan outlines action towards creating sustainable business environment Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) finalized a long-term strategic initiative highlighting action items towards creating a local sustainable business environment. EDCMC announced the organization was embarking upon a process to develop a comprehensive strategic initiative in April 2013. Since [...]
Sandin Mfg. undergoes 28,000 sq. ft. expansion
Longstanding, family-owned cable business remains in MC through support of partners Sandin Manufacturing is expanding its Michigan City facility through the help of area partners, maintaining the family-owned business locally and creating new jobs. Sandin Manufacturing has been a leading supplier to the wire rope and cable industry for more [...]