The Town of Culver is looking for residents to fill several board and commission seats that will be up for appointment in 2019.
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
Marshall County EDC to Host SCORE Workshop
New entrepreneurs are invited to a workshop next week to learn more about small business development.
Plymouth City Council Members Consider Approval of ERA Requests
Two requests were before the Plymouth City Council members on Monday night to declare two properties as Economic Revitalization Areas. The action would pave the way for future tax abatements.
Marshall County Businesses to Meet Future Workforce During Manufacturer’s Day
A record amount of Marshall County students and businesses will be participating in this year’s Manufacturer’s Day. In this annual event, local manufacturers open their doors to showcase their businesses and spark some interest in manufacturing careers.
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation reports that with 4 schools, 900 students and nearly 25 businesses participating, students will be able to learn about an unprecedented variety of local employment opportunities. Continue reading
Winona Building Products to Occupy Empty Plymouth Facility
The former Del Monte building at 506 North Street in Plymouth will undergo a transformation to welcome a new manufacturing facility in November.
Work Continues to Fill Two Vacant Plymouth Factories
The City of Plymouth and the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are working to fill the vacant Del Monte and Bay Valley Foods factories.
Lieutenant Governor Discusses Next Level Veterans Initiative with Culver Officials
Indiana is looking to the military to help boost its workforce. Earlier this year, the state launched its Next Level Veterans initiative to try to entice those leaving the military to move to Indiana. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch discussed the program during her visit to Culver last week.
Argos Officials Focus on Making the Town More “Walk-Able” As a Potential Stellar Project
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that officials continue to nail down some of the projects they would like to include the county’s Regional Stellar Communities application. Continue reading
New Promotional Video for Town of Bourbon Now Available to View
If you’re unfamiliar with the town of Bourbon and its unique history and available opportunities, you can now learn more thanks to a promotional video that the community recently unveiled. 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
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.
Culver Officials Discuss Improving Internet Capabilities in Town
Improving internet access for residents and businesses owners in Culver is a project that town officials are looking into.
The Culver Redevelopment Commission recently met with representatives from Marshall County Fiber LLC about the possibility of installing fiber optic cable to improve access to the internet in the area.
At the last town council meeting, CRC member Rich West shared that the Redevelopment Commission has been working on finding a good fit for Culver for several years and noted that it is an issue that needs to be addressed. Continue reading
Plymouth City Council Considers Establishing Funds Related to Multi-Million Dollar Aquatics Center Project
Plymouth City Council members held the first readings over two ordinances that would establish funds related to the major projects on Miller Drive when they met for their final meeting in May.
The city recently sold two bonds that generated approximately $6.6 million dollars for these projects.
As previously reported, the projects on Miller Drive will include the construction of a 10-lane indoor pool facility, a new building for the Marshall County Community Foundation offices and an early childhood learning center. For the sake of brevity, all of these projects are collectively referred to as the “Aquatics Center Project.” Continue reading
Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Plymouth and MCEDC Approved by Plymouth BOW
Plymouth Board of Works members approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation and the City of Plymouth when they met Monday night.
The MOU is related to the Miller Drive Project which includes the construction of Aquatics Center, Marshall County Community Foundation Offices and Early Childhood Learning Center. Continue reading
Marshall County Gears up for Stellar Communities Designation Presentation
Marshall County officials are working toward getting information together to present to the Stellar Communities Designation officials this fall for a chance to be named the 2018 regional designee.
Plymouth BOW Considers Economic Development Agreement For Early Childhood Learning Center and Aquatic Center Project
Plymouth Board of Public Works members considered an economic development agreement for the Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Learning Center project when they met last Monday.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that the agreement sets up the terms of obligation for the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation entities, also referred to as the developers, to build the facilities with the money that’s being provided by all the different sources.
He said the agreement already went before the Redevelopment Commission at their last meeting where it was approved. He also explained the why the agreement needed to come before the board members as well. Continue reading
New Culver “BEAR” Program Aims to Identify Needs and Develop Solutions for Local Businesses
Providing support to local businesses is a priority in Culver. Town Manager Jonathan Leist made a statement earlier this month, explaining that Culver is dedicated to planning projects that will help the community grow and improve the quality of life in the area. He went on to say that officials are now turning their focus to another important part of the community, small businesses.
In order to show their dedication to helping local business owners, the Town of Culver is teaming up with the Culver Main Street Corporation as well as the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to launch the Culver Business Expansion and Retention (CBEAR) program. Continue reading
Bremen Public Schools to Explore Development Opportunities for School-Owned Land
A piece of school-owned property in Bremen is being eyed by economic development officials. “We own a little bit of property that’s one of the last pieces of property that’s in town that’s developable,” explains Bremen School Superintendent Dr. Jim White, “and the city would like to have a conversation, along with the Marshall County Economic [Development] Corporation, to see if it’s possible to get some building started on that property.”
Marshall County Community Foundation Awards First Round of 2018 Grants
Second Row: R. T. Henke, Dr. Jim White, Jerry Chavez, Virginia Henke, Bruce Snyder, Matt Guard, Brian Pohl, Linda Rippy, Eric Anderson, Joan Hundt, Joe Stiles, Greg Giczi, Kathy Clark, Ted Hayden
The Marshall County Community Foundation announced grant winners for the first round of 2018 grants from the Community Fund and the Ralph C. Vonnegut, Jr. Fund on Wednesday afternoon.
