Download BIG WIN FOR THE REGIONAL CITIES OF NORTHERN INDIANA

JANUARY 2016
ENEWSLETTER FOR THE MICHIANA REGION
BIG WIN FOR THE REGIONAL CITIES OF
NORTHERN INDIANA
The Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, consisting of 22 cities and towns in Elkhart,
Marshall and St. Joseph counties, was recently awarded one of three major grants
for regional economic development through Governor Mike Pence's Regional Cities
Initiative. The grant, in the amount of $42 million, was made possible by Indiana
lawmakers who funded the program earlier this year with a tax amnesty program.
The State's investment will catalyze over $700 million into quality of life projects to
increase vibrancy and grow population. Click Here to Learn More
ATTRACTION UPDATE
GROWING OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY;
Michiana Partnership
Michiana Partnership, Inc. is a collaboration of the economic development partners
from North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan (together, "Michiana") with a
focus on business attraction, regional marketing and promotion. Michiana
Partnership is taking the message about our area across the country to key company
representatives, site selectors, and real estate professionals. Find Out More
REGIONAL COLLABORATION
2015 WAGES & BENEFITS REPORT
The survey of over 125 employers representing 45,000+ employees in a sevencounty region found more than 95 percent of participants added workers in the last
six months, with 43 percent already planning for further employment growth. The
survey collected actual wage data for over 130 positions, from president to janitor, as
well as data about benefits packages and policies. Access the 2015 Wages and
Benefits Report: Click Here
DATA
FORECAST FOR THE
2016 SOUTH BEND - ELKHART REGION
With the economy continuing to grow moderately
in the U.S., strong consumer and business
spending will fuel the local economy in the
Elkhart-Goshen and South Bend-Mishawaka
MSAs. For more information regarding the 2016
forecast for the South Bend-Elkhart region, Click
Here
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
MARSHALL COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MCEDC)
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is the lead
countywide economic development organization servicing Marshall County, the City
of Plymouth, and the Towns of Bremen, Bourbon, Argos, Culver, and LaPaz. The
MCEDC works tirelessly in guiding growth initiatives through programs such as
Business Expansion and Retention, Business Attraction, Entrepreneurial Hub, and
Workforce Development. Learn More
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHT
MARSHALL COUNTY COMMERCE BUILDING
The newly constructed Marshall County Commerce Building is a 45,000 sq. ft.
"business-ready" manufacturing shell building located off of US 30, just east of US
31 in Plymouth. The site is located within a state-certified (IEDC) shovel-ready
industrial park and is zoned for industrial uses. Learn More.
EXECUTIVE UPDATE
2016: A YEAR OF COLLABORATION
Major development projects and increased occupancy in
our urban cores; significant growth in our business and
employment metrics; speculative industrial real estate
development; unprecedented regional collaboration.
These are some of the themes experienced across the
Michiana region in 2015. It has been inspiring to see
private enterprise, philanthropic organizations,
academia and government collaborating to make this area
a regional powerhouse for talent attraction, job creation
and overall economic development.
2016 will be a year of continued collaboration and growth. Implementation of the
South Bend-Elkhart Region's Regional Cities Plan will be a major opportunity for our
area to build on the current momentum and create a vibrant community that is a true
asset and source of pride to all of our residents and businesses.
Thanks for being a part of what makes the Michiana region a great place.
Sincerely,
Regina Emberton
President & CEO
Michiana Partnership
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