Lt. Gov. Expects New Regional Development Initiative to Set Indiana Apart from Other States

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch speaks during during the Northwest Indiana Forum’s legislative wrap-up breakfast in Merrillville Thursday.

Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each to up to 10 regions.

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REES Theater Project Nears Fundraising Goal as Deadline Approaches

The REES Theater restoration effort is close to qualifying for a $300,000 grant, but time is running out. As of Monday afternoon, the project was within $150,000 of its $1.5 million fundraising goal, according to project organizers. The goal has to be reached by tonight at midnight, in order to get the $300,000 from the Regional Cities Initiative.

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Funds from Regional Cities Initiative Used for Housing Developments in Bremen and Plymouth

A recent market study revealed that many job creators identify housing as an obstacle in attracting and retaining talent. Two Marshall County housing developments have received support from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Cities Initiative as a way to address those concerns locally.

The two Marshall County projects are the Sunrise Meadows development in Bremen and the River Gate South development in Plymouth. Continue reading

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.

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Demolition Starts at River Gate South Apartment Development Site

Demolition has begun on the River Gate South Apartment Development in Plymouth and City Attorney Sean Surrisi said construction will start soon. Surissi was one of the key players in getting this project off the ground by collaborating with members of the community and Regional Cities Initiative, which awarded $1.5 million of funding for the development. Continue reading

New Project Elements Revealed During Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission provided a financial and structural overview of the Aquatic Center Project that will be built adjacent to the LifePlex when they met earlier this week. City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that while 2.2 million dollars of grant money received through the Regional Cities Initiative will be used for the Aquatic Center, new funds have become available that will allow for more structures to be constructed with this project. Continue reading

South Gateway Plans to Be Outlined During Public Meeting

Plymouth IndianaMarshall County residents can learn more about the proposed South Gateway development in downtown Plymouth during a public forum next week. Architect and developer Scott Sivan will present the latest conceptual renderings and site plan for the residential resurgence project on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the old NIPSCO building at the corner of S. Michigan and LaPorte Streets. Continue reading

Lieutenant Governor Lauds Regional Cities Initiative

Lt. Gov. Eric HolcombIndiana’s new lieutenant governor says the Regional Cities Initiative will pay dividends beyond the counties that are part of the coalition. Eric Holcomb has been on the job for two weeks, following Sue Ellsperman’s resignation. He spoke yesterday in LaPorte at one of four regional Office of Community and Rural Affairs symposium. He says the three grants will pay dividends beyond the participating counties by investing in quality of place. Continue reading