Regional Cities
Presentation Set for Tuesday, October 6 in Indianapolis
A Regional
Development Authority (RDA) was formed and a 371-page Innovate
Indiana Regional Development Plan has been submitted. Now there�s
one final step in the Regional Cities Initiative. On Tuesday,
October 6, Michiana Partnership CEO Regina Emberton and other
community leaders will give a formal presentation on Northern
Indiana�s plan. This is the final step in the process with a
decision to be announced in December.
Read more.
New South Bend Region Economic Development Launches!
In August, the
southbendregion.com economic development website launched
focusing on news, data, resources and information specific to St.
Joseph County. The Chamber, as the lead economic development
organization for St. Joseph County, is using the name South Bend
Region to brand its economic development efforts. The website
contains a listing of available properties in St. Joseph County,
including South Bend, Mishawaka and New Carlisle. Other data, such
as the St. Joseph County Economic Profile, Commercial Construction
Activity Report and Wages & Benefits Report, can be accessed on the
site.
It's Time to Celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2!
On Friday, October 2, hundreds
of students from the South Bend Community School Corporation will
visit 16 manufacturers throughout the South Bend Region as part of
Manufacturing Day. An annual event that occurs on the First Friday
of October, Manufacturing Day is an occasion during which
manufactures open their doors to showcase the potential of modern
manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers.
Read more.
Former Chase Tower Will Undergo $30M Renovation
City officials announced
the former Chase Tower, a 25-story downtown landmark will undergo a
$30 million renovation beginning this fall. Aloft South Bend will
include updates to the tower�s 183-room hotel and will convert
office space into 83 apartments.
Read more.
$100M Grandview Development Calls for Restaurants & 200 Apartments
Grandview, a $100 million mixed used development near the northwest
corner of Cleveland and Gumwood roads in Mishawaka, has broken
ground on its first phase. Construction has started on a 203-unit
complex of flats and townhomes that will complement the nearby
Residences at Toscana Park. GrandView is a planned �town center�
that will include retail, restaurants, offices and medical in the
future in addition to residential.
Read more.
Bill
Schalliol Named to St. Joseph County's Economic Development Team
Bill Schalliol
has been tapped as the economic development director for St. Joseph
County. Our newest economic development partner will serve as a
liaison between the private sector and governmental offices to
streamline processes wherever possible.
North Liberty Named as 2015 Designee for the Stellar Communities
Designation Program
Congratulations to North Liberty on receiving the 2015
Stellar Communities Designation for an Indiana city with a
population of fewer than 6,000 people. This designation will earn
the city a multi-million dollar grant. North Liberty�s proposal
focused on continuing their significant population growth driven by
the reputation of their award winning schools and their ability to
attract new business development.
Read more.
Jeff's Take
Being Your Voice in
Washington
Two weeks ago, I had
the
opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. to meet with Senators
Donnelly and Coats, as well as Representatives Walorski, Stutzman,
Young, Rokita, Messer, Brooks, Buschon and Visclosky. We try to
visit our nation�s capitol once a year to make sure our
elected representatives understand what is important to business
leaders from across Indiana and in particular Northern Indiana.
We covered a wide variety of topics including issues like new EPA
requirements, transportation funding, education, drug use in
communities, the export-import bank, the federal deficit and
government spending, and veterans affairs.
The business climate plays an important role in our ability to
attract, retain and grow new jobs in our area. It�s an important
part of our economic development focus and we work hard to make sure
our local, state and federal officials understand the important role
they play in growing our communities. Our elected officials make
important decisions that we know could influence your company�s
decision to grow and expand or make new investment.
I�m impressed with this current group of Indiana Legislators. Each
was very generous with their time and very open and candid about key
issues of interest here at home and abroad. Congress currently has a
pretty low opinion rating and a reputation that isn�t very
favorable. But I had a chance to see a different side, as I saw
first-hand the efforts of some committed men and women from the
Indiana delegation working hard to find common ground and advance
important initiatives.
We�ll continue to work to be your voice in Washington, Indianapolis
or here locally. Please let us know if there are key things on your
mind or barriers preventing your business from growing!
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Construction Activity Report
August 2015 CCAR Report |
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Business Expansion & New Investment Report
2nd Quarter 2015 BENI Report | Previous
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Unemployment Numbers:
August 2015
Elkhart
3.6%
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Fulton 4.2%
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Kosciusko 3.8%
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Marshall 3.7%
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St. Joseph 4.7%
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