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 [...]
EDCMC, City of Michigan City partnership results in $100,000 for economic development projects
Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) secured a professional community and economic development services contract from the City of Michigan City. The contract was awarded by the city earlier this month and provides $100,000 to EDCMC in 2014 through the County Economic Development Income Tax fund. EDCMC Board of [...]
EDCMC announces newly elected Board officers
Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) recently elected the 2014 officers at a regular Board of Directors meeting Jan. 10. Chuck Compton, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Freight RR, was re-elected chairman of the EDCMC Board. La Porte County [...]
Building Better Business
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Economic development entities focus on business retention
Originally published in The News Dispatch on 12/12/13. Editor’s note: The following column was provided by the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) and Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation (GLEDC). The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) and Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation (GLEDC) are not-for-profit organizations [...]
EDCMC works behind-the-scenes to provide workforce opportunities
Originally published in The News Dispatch on 11/30/13. Providing workforce with opportunities As previously reported, Michigan City will be the first in the state to pilot a partnership to offer area high school students hands-on construction training from industry professionals for dual credit and direct entry into a carpentry apprenticeship program. [...]