GAF cuts ribbon on new space
Roofing shingle manufacturer GAF's leadership joined community leaders to officially "cut" the ribbon on their new space in the Millennium Business Park at US 35 and US 20. The building had opened at the end of 2020, but celebrations were delayed due to the pandemic. The 200,000-square-foot office and warehouse [...]
Moving beyond a Mall
The Redevelopment Commission recently heard a presentation by Town Planning on repositioning Marquette Mall from a dying retail entity to a mixed-used entertainment and multifamily town center district as the shopping and retail landscape has forever changed. Our team will be working closely with the Redevelopment Commission and property owners [...]
Study eyes early childhood education opportunities
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – A childcare facility feasibility study will explore early childhood education opportunities and ways to provide parents with options for their children. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City is working with IFF Real Estate Solutions and community leaders to grow or develop programs that will enhance the [...]
EDCMC spotlights 25 years with awards gala
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City celebrated business, investment, community, leadership and 25 years of economic development at its Silver Anniversary Gala & Business Investment Awards at the Blue Chip Hotel & Casino. “What a wonderful way to mark 25 years - recognizing the companies that continue to invest here, [...]
Economic & Workforce Development Manager
Michigan City, Indiana. Tucked on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, 50 miles SE of Chicago and home to the nation’s newest national park, Indiana Dunes National Park, Michigan City continues to forge forward in creating jobs and capital investments while enhancing its small-town appeal through quality-of-life projects. A Northwestern [...]
Michigan City job fair welcomes job seekers
Job seekers are invited to attend the 6th Annual Michigan City-LaPorte County Community Job Fair from 2 to 6 pm Tuesday May 10 at the Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, in the Stardust Room. There are more than 50 region employers expected to be on-hand to connect with [...]
Info Session Centers on Manufacturing Readiness Grants
Manufacturing companies can receive details on how to apply for Manufacturing Readiness Grants at an information session from 1 to 2 pm CT Friday May 13. Participants can attend in-person at the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, 2 Cadence Park Plaza, or virtually by registering here. The grants are aimed [...]
Listing Leaders opens office in downtown Michigan City
Michigan City, IN – Listing Leaders Homes & Specialty Properties, a full-service real estate brokerage firm offering a full suite of real estate services and creative client solutions, is launching an office in the Uptown area of Michigan City. The new office will house sales, marketing and operations personnel. “The investment [...]
Mixed-use multi-family development merges art, amenities on Lake Michigan
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The estimated $150 million “You Are Beautiful” mixed-use multi-family development project aims to add new life and art to the area of West Michigan Boulevard near City Hall. The location, current home to the Matthew Hoffman “You Are Beautiful” movable art installation, once housed the Police [...]
New partnership moves $80M 11th Street Central train project forward
Michigan City, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), and Flaherty & Collins Properties are pleased to announce an $80M mixed-use development as part of a three-way development partnership. Flaherty & Collins Properties will develop the entire City block bounded by 10th and 11th Streets on the north and south sides, [...]
Job Opportunity
Economic Development Manager The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) s seeking a visionary and thought leader, solution-oriented, and results-driven person with a passion for public service as it new Economic Development Manager to join our team. Michigan City IN is tucked on the southern tip of Lake Michigan and [...]
EDCMC Welcomes New Board Members
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team is ushering in 2022 with new members to its Board of Directors as well as changes to its leadership roles. Bill Hackney, publisher of The Herald-Dispatch, has switched to vice chair, and Brenda Temple, general manager at Blue Chip Hotel, Casino & Spa, [...]