The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation was discussed when Bourbon Town Council members met for the first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Discuss Annual MCEDC Payment and Concerns with Representation
Argos Town Council Reimburses Local Farmer for Crop Loss
The Argos Town Council took action to reimburse a local farmer when members met for their final meeting of 2019.
Continue readingMCEDC Introduces Future Generation of Workers to Local Job Opportunities
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation recently shared that they are proud to be working in conjunction with local manufacturers and Bremen High School to help address the need for a skilled labor force.
Continue readingCulver Officials Partner with MCEDC & USDA to Start Small Business Micro-Loan Program
The Town of Culver and the Culver Redevelopment Commission have teamed up with the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to start a new small business micro-loan program in partnership with the USDA.
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.
‘Made in Marshall County’ Event Allows Area Businesses to Connect with Local Students
For the third year in a row, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is offering an opportunity for local students to connect with employers from all across the community.
Continue readingArgos 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
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
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
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
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
Two Parcels Originally Conveyed to the MCEDC Returned to the Town of Argos
According to Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney, a portion of the property that was given to the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will be returned to the town of Argos.
Initially, the town of Argos conveyed approximately 33 acres of land to the MCEDC. Mullaney explained that the land was divided into three parcels. Continue reading
Start off 2018 by Strengthening Employee Skills with this Ancilla College Training Program
Last year, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and Ancilla College worked in conjunction with local businesses to launch the Ancilla College Management and Leadership Training program. The program has continued into this year to continue developing the skills of our community’s team leaders.
After conducting interviews with local employers and finding that many of them were seeking more opportunities for management training, the program was created as a way to strengthen the existing workforce. Continue reading
Plymouth Students Recognize Manufacturing Day with Tours Around Town
Today, various businesses around town will have a chance to meet the next generation of workers as more than 260 Plymouth High School students tour facilities as a part of Manufacturing Day.
In a media advisory, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation said this national event gives manufacturers the opportunity to open their doors to showcase their businesses and foster an interest in manufacturing careers.
The number of local businesses involved increased from 2016 and the ones participating are considered to better reflect the variety of work opportunities in Plymouth. Continue reading
Made in Marshall County Continues Today
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation wants to link local businesses to students who are familiarizing themselves with potential career paths. That is why the MCEDC hosts the Made in Marshall County event, where companies have the opportunity to appeal directly to prospective employees.
Due to last year’s success, the event this year was expanded to take place over two days and includes more than 800 students from across Marshall County. Yesterday, participating businesses had the chance to connect with around 650 students about their specific products, workplaces and potential career paths.
Today, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Swan Lake Resort and Conference Center businesses will discuss job openings and internship opportunities with approximately 170 high school seniors. Continue reading
MCEDC Highlights Successes in Annual Report
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is busy visiting with government bodies in Marshall County to review its annual report.
Marshall County to Receive MCEDC Annual Report
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive a report from the Marshall County Economic Development Foundation.
