The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will be applying for a $250,000 grant that if awarded will help businesses with COVID-19 relief.
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Plymouth City Council Considers Establishing Economic Revitalization Area at Oasis Lifestyle Property
A resolution to declare certain real-estate to be within an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) was considered by Plymouth City Council members last week.
The resolution was regarding the piece of property where the business Oasis Lifestyle LLC is located. Last Monday, Oasis Lifestyle President Mark Naylor presented city council members with some information about his company’s recent expansion. Continue reading
Bremen Business First to try Ancilla Management & Leadership Training
When Marshall County employers were recently interviewed on workforce development issues, it was discovered that training is one of the biggest needs for workers in the area. To help alleviate this problem, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Ancilla College and the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are teaming up with local businesses to launch the Ancilla College Management and Leadership Training program. Continue reading
Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Blesses MCEDC Proposed Project
A proposed building project could entice a manufacturing facility to set up operations in Plymouth.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director and CEO Jerry Chavez told the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Monday night that preliminary plans are set in motion to build a manufacturing center. Chavez said the building would be similar to the facility now occupied by Pretzels, Inc. The structure would be move-in ready for any company to set up their business to best suit the company’s needs.
Marshall County Council Finalizes Faulkner Fabricating Tax Abatement
The Marshall County Council has finalized a tax abatement for Faulkner Fabricating. It’s the second one in just over a year for the Bourbon-area business. Continue reading
Plymouth Disbands Downtown Revitalization Committee, Concerns Remain Over South Gateway
The City of Plymouth is disbanding its Downtown Revitalization Committee. Continue reading
Faulkner Fabricating Moves Closer to Second Tax Abatement in Just Over a Year
Just over a year after getting a tax abatement from Marshall County, Faulkner Fabricating was back in front of the County Council Monday to request another one. Jerry Faulkner says his Bourbon-area business has grown faster than he anticipated. Continue reading
Faulkner Fabricating to Request Additional Tax Abatement from Marshall County Council
An additional tax abatement for Faulkner Fabricating will be discussed during this morning’s Marshall County Council meeting. The Bourbon-area business was granted a 10-year property tax abatement last year to help the company expand its building and add new jobs. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Revisit 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council will begin another attempt at passing a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. Back in August, the council narrowly rejected a salary ordinance on second reading, amid concerns about some changes made to the document since the time of its first reading. Tonight, a revised ordinance will be presented for first reading. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area for Pretzels Inc.
Pretzels Inc. is a step closer to getting a tax abatement from the City of Plymouth. The Common Council Monday passed a resolution Monday to place the planned facility within an Economic Revitalization Area. The snack producer plans to move into the Marshall County Shell Building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Takes First Step Toward DAC Enterprise Tax Abatement
The Plymouth Common Council took the first step Monday in paving the way for a tax abatement for an area garage door business. Council members voted to declare the site of DAC Enterprise an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Plymouth Declares Support for Local Road Funding Options
The Plymouth Common Council has come out in favor of additional taxes in Marshall County to support road improvements and economic development. During a special session last week, the council passed a resolution supporting the adoption of a Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT) and a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT). Continue reading
Marshall County Residents Get Look at Economic Development Plans
The poor condition of Marshall County’s roadways and a shortage of skilled young professionals are two of the major issues the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation hopes to address with its Marshall County Vision. Residents, along with community and business leaders, got the chance to learn more about the plans during a town hall meeting Saturday in Plymouth. Continue reading
Plymouth to Host Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Marshall County Vision
Plymouth residents will have the chance to give their input on the future development of Marshall County during a town hall meeting tomorrow. The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is hosting the meeting to discuss the Marshall County Vision. Continue reading
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Aims to Help Entrepreneurs
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is celebrating a successful year in 2015, citing continued growth in the county’s manufacturing industry, as well as the $42 million in Regional Cities grant funds awarded to the North Central Indiana Region. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves WestRock Tax Abatement Request
A Plymouth factory has gotten its tax abatement request approved by the city. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal property tax abatement for WestRock. The company’s planning to make $5.2 million in equipment upgrades at its Plymouth facility. Continue reading
Marshall County Appoints Representative to RDA Committee
Marshall County now has representation on a board that hopes to attract and retain population in Northern Indiana.
A Regional Development Authority has been formed in Marshall County, along with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties to oversee potential grant funds of $42-million over two years. It’s part of the Regional Cities Initiative overseen by the state which has identified population loss as a threat to economic growth.
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Plymouth Board of Works to Review Gateway Sign Proposals
The Plymouth Board of Works could make a final decision this evening on signage to place at the entrances to the city. Continue reading
Marshall County Shell Building Nearly Complete
The Director of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation gave the county council an update on the shell building in Plymouth.
Jerry Chavez explained that construction on the building began last year, but activity ceased as winter settled in.
“There are some items that still need to be completed but for the most part, it’s at a status where we won’t see any more work this coming winter. We’re doing what we can in terms of marketing it to prospective clients that may have an interest in expanding to Marshall County and setting up shop in Plymouth’s backyard,” said Chavez.
