LaGrange County has a strong historical presence in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. Our skilled and reliable workforce, along with a
number of available industrial sites, makes our county suitable for manufacturing projects large and small. Logistically speaking, our access to the I-80/90 Commerce Corridor and state and federal highway systems along with nearby air, rail and port access makes distributing goods and materials to and from LaGrange County an uncomplicated process for businesses of all sizes!
Click here to see a profile of advanced manufacturing in LaGrange County.
The LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation applauds Governor Mitch Daniel's and the state legislature for passing this historic legislation to improve the economy and economic opportunities of Indiana.Full Story
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Expansions in Advanced Manufacturing
S&H Metal(Manufacturer of sheet metal) to Nearly Double Workforce in LaGrange CountyFull Story
CrossRoads RV Breaks Ground on New CruiserFacility. An additional 250 jobs will be created by this expansion! Full Story
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LaGrange Companies in Advanced Manufacturing
Many companies have discovered the benefits LaGrange County has to offer in Advance Manufacturing and have made their homes here. Small parts makers and large producers of goods and services alike have found the tools they need to develop and grow. Examples of Advanced Manufacturing companies found in LaGrange County include Lake Park Industries, Dometic LLC, Michiana Laminated Products, JAG Wire LLC, Matrix Manufacturing and our numerous RV manufacturers.
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President's Perspective Letter
For my President's Perspective this month, I would like to give a brief recap of our 3rd Annual Investors Dinner and LaGrange County Business Excellence Awards Ceremony.
On March 9, we held our 3rd annual Investor's Dinner at the Michiana Event Center in LaGrange. The dinner was held in conjunction with the Northern Indiana Woodcrafter's Association (www.indianawoodcrafters.com) annual furniture expo. The purpose of the annual dinner is to inform our stakeholders and other attendees of the LCEDC's efforts and successes in 2011 and give an update on our plans to further economic development opportunities for LaGrange County in 2012...
