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  • Goals outlined to boost overseas trade that could benefit region
    Jul 29, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    ...of exporting," said Janet Sharon, director of customs trade for UPS. "Louisville is our largest hub in the world." Originally, Louisville was chosen to be the world hub location -- in 1982, with Worldport opening in 2002 -- because of its proximity to the rest of the country, commonly mild weather and a large employment pool that existed in Louisville. The more international commerce has grown, the more the employment pool has expanded into Southern Indiana and Kentucky counties around...
  • Kokomo church struggles to pay cleanup debt
    Jul 29, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    Pastor Hobson is a friend of mine, and that's not how it came down," Pitcher said. "He knew exactly what he was getting. It's being taken care of," he said, declining further comment. --Scott Smith is a Kokomo Tribune staff writer.
  • Councilman brings up business prospect at meeting
    Jul 28, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    The answer is always yes," Conrad said Tuesday. Backhaul, which has been in business for six years, has about 60 employees, and is looking to expand in central Indiana.
  • Strategic plan decision coming
    Jul 28, 2010 — Zionsville Times Sentinel
    ...and come up with a plan that is tailored to that situation," EDC President Charlie Edwards said. That specific situation being that Zionsville recently went from 11 square miles to 52. "That is a very unique thing to happen," EDC member Andi Montgomery said. After interviews are done and a firm is chosen, the consultant will have some time to conduct their work. It could be two to six months, Buroker said. Amongst several requirements in its plan development, the...
  • Whitestown hires first town manager
    Jul 28, 2010 — Zionsville Times Sentinel
    Previous to this, he was town manager for his hometown, Pulaski, Va, for six years.
  • County Council approves putting ACS referendum on ballot
    Jul 27, 2010 — The Herald Bulletin
    ...referendum was approved by the ACS board. The school board met later that night and unanimously approved the same referendum as the previous board. ACS Superintendent Dr. Felix Chow has said the referendum would bring in $6 million to $7 million in revenue for the school district each year. A taxpayer whose property has an assessed value of $50,000 after all deductions, for example, would owe up to an extra $275 if the referendum passed. A majority of voters in the ACS...
  • Plans for I-69 underway at city
    Jul 27, 2010 — Washington Times-Herald
    The Daviess County Economic Development Foundation wants to continue Business 50 to serve proposed developments. ORDINANCES The council passed two ordinances and introduced a third ordinance. UNKEPT PROPERTY Towards the end of the meeting, Haag asked the council for direction on what to do with unkept properties the city has continued to clean up.
  • Public speaks out on natural-gas rate hike
    Jul 27, 2010 — The News-Sentinel
    ...region, and NIPSCO is a factor in that effort. "The extent of this rate change assures reliable, steady investment in infrastructure," said John Sampson, who represented the Regional Economic Development Organization, which serves the Fort Wayne Allen County Economic Development Alliance. That organization's executive director, Scott Naltner, agreed. Naltner said he supports a new rate structure because NIPSCO has been an important supporter for economic development in northeast...
  • Rezoning passes council scrutiny
    Jul 27, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    Kokomo officials lent further support to a proposed apartment development next to campus Monday evening, while Edgewater subdivision remonstrators also made their voices heard. The Kokomo Common Council voted to rezone 3.95 acres in the 2200 block of South Washington Street to multi-family residential, moving a planned 80-unit development a step closer to construction. The first-reading vote was 7-1, with Councilwoman Cindy Sanders, R-5th, voting against. At least three...
  • Winery gains abatement
    Jul 27, 2010 — The Tribune (Seymour, Indiana)
    Seymour Common Council granted a 10-year tax abatement to a local winery in what one councilman called a show of support in helping small businesses grow. But the 6-1 vote drew lengthy discussion Monday night from both sides of whether the request qualifies for an abatement of taxes. Chateau de Pique Winery owner Greg Pardieck told council members he plans to invest $164,000 in new equipment over the next three years to expand his wine production business at 6361 N.
  • BRIEF
    Jul 26, 2010 — The Times
    POINT -- A proposed new Crown Point library appears to have cleared a possible hurdle. A 30-day period for affected residents and taxpayers to remonstrate neared an end Friday with nobody notifying the Lake County Auditor's office of that intent, a spokeswoman for the office said. The remonstrance period opened June 24 with the filing of notice of a preliminary bond resolution approved earlier by the Crown Point Community Library Board, opening an opportunity for petitioners to...
  • Fire-stopping device in building codes spurs debate
    Jul 26, 2010 — The Indianapolis Star
    When you reduce the number of fires, you're also saving lives." But there's a catch: price.
  • Schools nix tuition in light of tax change
    Jul 26, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    People get afraid of changing, of a long bus ride or a different school, and they panic.
  • Is suburbia the root of all evil?
    Jul 25, 2010 — The Times
    Today it's a massive subsidy for suburban kids whose parents have chosen to live far from a school in a place without sidewalks. The toll lane is an easy, but temporary, solution. But private hospitals decided to make premium service standard.
  • IUS welcomes three new leaders to campus
    Jul 25, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    Joe Wert has been named dean of the School of Social Sciences and Samantha Earley has been named dean of the School of Arts and Letters. Staten and Wyandotte are both still with the university as professors. "We've been moving along quite well over here. There, he restructured and transitioned the department to accommodate changing technology. "IU is delighted to have an experienced, higher education IT professional appointed as CIO at IU Southeast.
  • New unemployment claims soar
    Jul 25, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    ...period. Kentucky did endure a sizable spike in jobless claims, however. According to the report, 1,874 new claims were filed. Also on the unemployment front, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, or DWD, is seeking repayment of stimulus funds distributed to jobless Hoosiers who were later deemed to be ineligible for benefits. According to a news release the department intends to notify 36,000 Hoosiers that they must also repay their $25 weekly stimulus stipend...
  • Will the levy be dry?
    Jul 25, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    Statute guides the department on determining what we can consider." Limitations include the annual percentage of growth that can be added to the county's levy for a general fund budget. The $600,000 budget does not include any money designated for the $2 million bond being issued by the county council.
  • Developers hope deal is near on private racing complex in NW Indiana
    Jul 24, 2010 — The Indianapolis Star
    You'll also see an outdoor theater for 6,000 to 8,000 people for concerts, a hotel and water park, a conference center and garages. You call ahead to the concierge to have your car fueled and warmed up in your garage, so that when you land, you can jump in and head to the track.
  • Young attacks Hill on unemployment rate
    Jul 22, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    Mitch Daniels -- for implementing a low tax, small government agenda. Hill was also on the offensive this week, challenging Knott and Young to support Wall Street reform.
  • Indiana's unemployment rate increases marginally
    Jul 21, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    ...from June of 2009, when the unemployment rate was 10.6 percent in Indiana. But the number of jobs that existed in Indiana climbed by 38,200 slots from the previous June. "Despite the little change in the unemployment rate, Indiana saw one of the largest year-over-year gains in employment," said Uric Dufrene, Sanders chair of the Indiana University Southeast school of business. "Only North Carolina and Texas recorded larger year-over-year gains in jobs." Dufrene...
  • Missing numbers, Missing expectations
    Jul 21, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    Further, he noted that the company has added employees since receiving the 2003 abatement. Becker Acroma was reached and confirmed receipt of the city's letter. However, the person interviewed did not want to be quoted. The company has made significant tax contributions to the community, Hagan said.
  • Setting up for success
    Jul 21, 2010 — The Evening News and The Tribune
    In terms of the Ohio River Bridges Project, the River Ridge Commerce Center is located directly north of the proposed east-end bridge. In previous years, River Ridge has provided an annual $25,000 donation to the economic development chamber. The developer and possible tenants have not been named. --A request to extend two leases for IOW and Orica were delayed while the board seeks an appraisal of the properties.
  • Unemployment numbers bumped up a little in June
    Jul 21, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    I understand that," Conrad said about the increase. "But at the same time, I'm kind of surprised.
  • 170 jobs coming to Steuben County
    Jul 20, 2010 — The News-Sentinel
    The expansion will create up to 140 jobs. Steffy Wood Products makes wood furniture for schools and day cares. It will invest more than $2.3 million to add 20,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its existing Angola facility, creating up to 38 jobs. Additional hiring will take place over the next few years. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Fuel Systems of Angola up to $750,000 in performance-based tax credits.
  • Amazon expansion wins drainage board approval
    Jul 20, 2010 — The Lebanon Reporter
    The commissioners approved a resolution approving the expansion. On July 13, the Whitestown Town Council approved a total of $25 million in tax abatement for the Amazon expansion.
  • Dr. Reed celebrates 50 years of service
    Jul 20, 2010 — The Herald Bulletin
    I still enjoy seeing the help that I give people." After graduating from medical school, Reed worked at St. Reed said the specialization had always interested him. He did a three-month internship at San Diego Mercy Hospital and a neurology residency at IU Medical School for a year. He still enjoys the job and the rewards.
  • EDITORIAL
    Jul 20, 2010 — Kokomo Tribune
    At this point, only 31 percent of Indiana college students accomplish that, while 55 percent finish within six years. That completion rate ranks 22nd among the 50 states. Some university officials defend the current policies.
  • Hardware, hard times
    Jul 20, 2010 — The Tribune-Star
    Ace Hardware, located in the Kroger (NYSE:KR) shopping plaza at 25th Street and Wabash Avenue, experienced a leaky roof for 18 months, Procarione said. Anyone with rented equipment should contact Paitson Bros. at (812) 691-0020, Procarione said. If the dispute between Ace and Sandor drags on, the store may not be in a position to reopen, he added. Paitson Bros.
  • Sanitary Board sets July 30 hearing for new fees
    Jul 20, 2010 — The Times
    HOBART -- The Sanitary District Board has scheduled a 6 p.m. July 30 public hearing to unveil proposed new stormwater management fees. Under the proposed fee structure, a single family initially would pay approximately $8.25 per month. That fee, paid through property tax bills, would gradually increase to $10.80 per month at the end of five years, City Attorney Anthony DeBonis said. The public hearing, at which residents are welcome to speak on the issue, will be at City...
  • Pacers get first bite of $33.5 million pie
    Jul 19, 2010 — The Indianapolis Star
    Conseco Fieldhouse. The CIB also would pay $3.5 million for capital improvements that could include things such as a new scoreboard and updated telephone systems. In exchange, the Pacers must remain in Indianapolis until June 30, 2013. If the Pacers leave after that, the team would have to pay back part of the $30 million on a decreasing scale, on top of the city's estimated $20 million in termination fees in the existing contract. CIB members Michael McQuillen and Jay Potesta...
  • County explains GIS switch
    Jul 18, 2010 — Pharos-Tribune
    ...solution to a problem potentially costing taxpayers money and the county tax revenue. Commissioner Dave Arnold says WTH Technology, the Indianapolis-based company formerly known as WTH Engineering, failed to deliver an interface between the software programs in the auditor's office and assessor's office. As a result, Arnold intends on switching to a company called 39 Degrees North, which is currently in a trial phase. Arnold claimed that WTH did not meet the county's expectation...
  • Indiana jobs situation improving, but is economy better?
    Jul 18, 2010 — The Times
    For many people, an economy is doing well if it is adding jobs. For others, an economy's performance is judged by its unemployment rate. Jobs are not equal to the number of persons working.
  • Ivy Tech eyeing students for new career training program
    Jul 18, 2010 — The Times
    Ivy Tech Community College Northwest is fielding applicants for the second year of its transportation, distribution and logistics program at its Gary campus. And once again, students accepted into the program will not have to pay tuition because of a grant funding the program through 2011. The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded Ivy Tech with a $441,000 grant for the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Center, which is part of the school's Department of Workforce...
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