A new start-up manufacturer will occupy the Argos Manufacturing Center.
Continue readingArgos Officials Hold Emergency Meeting Related to Property Adjacent to Manufacturing Center
Argos officials held an emergency meeting Tuesday night where a number of documents were considered, including an ordinance conveying certain Town property to the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC).
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve CF-1 for MCEDC’s Manufacturing Center on Dewey Street
Argos Town Council members recently considered a CF-1 form submitted by the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation.
Businesses that have been granted tax abatements must submit CF-1 forms each year so officials can assess their compliance to determine whether or not to continue supplying the abatement.
The MCEDC submitted a form regarding the Argos Manufacturing Center. Officials approved the document and will continue to offer the tax abatement for that property.
The Manufacturing Center is located on Dewey Street. According to the entry about the facility on the MCEDC’s website, it a 50,000 square foot building that’s expandable to 300,000 square feet located within a 73.6 acre Shovel Ready certified park next to US highway 31.
Officials note that the spec building offers a flexible, industrial space allowing manufacturing prospects to place equipment in less than 120 days from execution of letter of intent to purchase or lease.
Individuals interested in utilizing the property are encouraged to contact MCEDC President and CEO Jerry Chavez at 574-935-8499.
Argos Town Council Reviews Farm Lease, Public Bids Due this Wednesday
A public hearing over the Town of Argos’ farm lease was held when council members met earlier this month. Members went on to unanimously approve a resolution which accepted the farm lease as presented later in the meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney noted that this is something that Town officials review every year. However, there was a bit of a change with the lease that was up for approval this time around. Continue reading
Red Door Marketing Creates New Logo for the Town of Argos
As a part of the town’s revamped marketing efforts, Argos officials recently approved a new logo.
The new logo features a color scheme with black and “tanish” gold, as well as a slogan that reads “A Town within a Park.” Continue reading
Argos Industrial Park Designated a Economic Development Area
Argos Town Council members took steps last Wednesday to designate the Industrial Park on Dewey Street an economic development area.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that a public hearing was held to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the matter. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Enters into Agreement with Red Door Marketing
Argos officials entered into an agreement this week that will help them make the public more aware of the Town’s existing amenities and recent developments.
With the recent completion of the Manufacturing Center and the possibility of new housing being developed on 12 empty lots by the end of 2019, officials are looking to get the word out about the growing possibilities.
You can know because this is who I told , Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that Town Council members approved an agreement with Kerri Langdon Martin, the owner of Red Door Marketing, during their meeting Wednesday night. Continue reading
Officials Cut Ribbon on New Manufacturing Center in Argos
Argos Town Council members, Marshall County Economic Development Corporation members, Marshall County Commission and Council members officially cut the ribbon on a new Manufacturing Center in Argos Wednesday morning.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Argos Manufacturing Center
The Argos Manufacturing Center is substantially complete.
Argos Town Council Approves Property Subdivision Request from Marshall County Economic Development Corporation
Argos Town Council members unanimously agreed to allow the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to subdivide approximately 17 acres of property at their meeting Wednesday night.
Town Attorney Derek Jones explained that the MCEDC initially intended to utilize 15 acres for the manufacturing center project at the Dewey Street property so they came before the council to request the additional acreage.
Argos Manufacturing Center Taking Shape
The construction of the Argos Manufacturing Center is coming along.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez said the project on Dewey Street in Argos remains on schedule.
Groundbreaking Scheduled for Manufacturing Center in Argos
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 7 for the construction of a 50,000 square foot manufacturing center in Argos.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez says the building will be built within Argos’ 75 acre industrial park. The building will be expandable up to 300,000 square feet and will have access to high speed fiber.
Town of Argos to Move Forward with Economic Development
In the most recent edition of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Perspective newsletter, construction will begin soon on a manufacturing center in Argos.
According to officials, the Argos Manufacturing Center will be a customizable spec building in the town’s newly certified shovel-ready industrial park. Construction plans went before the Technical Review Committee on Sept. 13 and now a groundbreaking will be scheduled some time this month.
