Monthly Archives: July 2010

Sanlo Reverses Course, Will Stay in Michigan City

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Sanlo Manufacturing, which said in April 2009 that it would shutter its Michigan City facility, has reversed its decision and will now keep the plant, and its 70 jobs, in operation.

The company worked with the Michigan City Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), the city, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board and the Center of Workforce Innovations to develop a feasible business plan for the Michigan City plant.

“We are pleased with the support and assistance provided by Michigan City and the Center of Workforce Innovations in securing the training and infrastructure grants for the local Sanlo operation. The funds will allow us to improve the facility and provide additional training for the workforce now that Sanlo will be staying in Michigan City. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the community and our employees,” said Ranga Ranganathan, Business Unite Leader for Elliott Manufacturing, Nielson, and Sanlo.
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Lake Area United Way Names Majestic Star “Casino of the Year”

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Majestic Star Casino has been named “Casino of the Year” by the
Lake Area United Way for its outstanding corporate and employee group contributions generously donated in the 2009-10 annual community campaign.

Lake Area United Way recognized Majestic Star Casino for leading all area casinos in total corporate and employee giving ($93,854), achieving the highest average employee gift ($104.54) and the best overall employee participation level (33%) in the ’09-10 campaign.
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Notes: Bill Aims to Boost Lending to Small Businesses

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Pending federal legislation would enable community banks to tap into a $30 billion fund to increase lending to small businesses.

Democrats in Congress said the banks should be able to use the money to leverage up to $300 billion in loans to small businesses, helping to loosen tight credit markets. GOP opponents called it another unwise bank bailout.

A measure creating the fund overcame a Republican filibuster in the Senate Thursday evening by a 60-37 vote with two Republicans joining Democrats in support of the fund.

The measure, supported by President Barack Obama, will be added to a bill providing a series of tax breaks aimed at small businesses, which could come up for a vote in the Senate next week. The House passed a bill establishing a similar lending fund in June.

The money would be available to banks with less than $10 billion in assets.

Waynesdale-based Legacy Heating & Air Conditioning is building a new warehouse and plans to hire two to three more people by the end of the year.

Universal Steel America is building an 85,000-square-foot facility in Crete which will employ 50.

St. Anthony Memorial (Michigan City) will break ground on a $20 million health center in Chesterton this fall.

Four Northwest Indiana supermarkets are changing hands.

The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce netted 217 new members during a two-day membership drive.

Wind Power Association Picks Muncie for HQ

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The Wind Energy Manufacturing Association (WEMA), Inc., established to help enhance and promote the Wind Energy Industry in the United States, will locate its headquarters office in Muncie.

WEMA joins Brevini and VAT in Muncie-Delaware County and grows Delaware County and East Central Indiana ’s presence in the wind and alternative industry sectors. The office will be located at 345 South High Street in downtown Muncie.
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South Bend Hires Director of Downtown Business Recruitment

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Tamara Nicholl-Smith has recently joined the City of South Bend’s Department of Community and Economic Development as director of downtown business recruitment.

In this newly created position, Nicholl-Smith will be developing and implementing long and short term business recruitment programs that fit into the overall downtown development plan. Nicholl-Smith’s immediate focus is the adaptive reuse of the College Football Hall of Fame, reaching out to and meeting with key community stake holders, as well as analyzing current and future downtown development opportunities.
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Posey County to Create Economic Development Plan

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The Posey County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. has received a $50,000 award from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).The county and the Partnership will use the award to create an economic development plan.

OCRA provides these awards through its Community Focus Fund which receives dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the program is to encourage cities, towns, and counties to plan for long-term community development.
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New Medical Facility Under Construction in Carmel

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Construction is scheduled to begin on a new headquarters for Indiana Spine Group on August 2, 2010. The facility will be located at the northeast corner of US 31 and 131st Street in Carmel, Indiana in Browning’s Meridian & Main development.

Browning Construction will build the three story, 60,000 square foot medical office building. The project includes a 15,600 square foot ambulatory surgery center with three class C operating rooms, MRI and CT scanning equipment and associated support facilities. The building will also house medical offices and a state of the art learning-skills training lab where medical specialists from around the country will study the latest technologies to treat neck and spine disorders.

Indiana Spine Group is the first project in Browning’s Meridian & Main Development and will encompass 4.5 acres. “Our practice is pleased to build a foundation to grow our practice at Meridian & Main. Our investment in this building is significant for our practice allowing us to serve our patients in a state of the art facility,” said Chris Kutruff, Executive Director of Indiana Spine Group.

Meridian & Main is a mixed-use development in Carmel destined to become a focal point of the vibrant North Meridian corridor.

Princeton Auto Supplier to Add 50

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Windsor Machine Group (Windsor, Ontario), makers of automotive headrests, seating components, exhaust suspension systems, modular assemblies, rubber and plastic products and structural brackets and braces, will expand its Princeton plant in Gibson County and hire 50 new employees.

“With the help of the Gibson County Economic Development Corporation, Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and the Gibson County Commissioners we were able to secure a $500,000 Disaster Recovery Grant through a Community Development Block Grant program to purchase a Konal Polyurethane Foaming Assembly Line Machine which will allow us to fill orders for Ford Motor Company in both Kansas City, Missouri and Louisville, Kentucky said Windsor CFO Dave Zultek.

B. Todd Mosby, President and CEO of the Gibson County Economic Development Corporation stated the news will be welcomed by residents in the tri-state. He said, “The Gibson County Commissioners will be the actual owners of the property for the first 5-years as Windsor works to complete criteria set forth in the grant. Once the criteria is met, Windsor will take 100 percent possession of the machine.”

Windsor Machine Group currently employs 32 people in their Princeton plant where they produce headrests products for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana.

Steuben County to Target Biomedial, Automotive Industries

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A plan adopted by the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation calls for the development of the county as a Center of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering, the promotion of entrepreneurship, and a diversification of the county’s automobile-manufacturing base.

“Steuben County has a unique portfolio of assets that can be leveraged to build upon and attract new investment,” said F. Mayo Sanders, President of the SCEDC’s Board of Directors. “This plan sets forth an aggressive and comprehensive plan that will help us do just that.”

“This action plan places more control and responsibility of our economic future in the hands of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation, local elected officials, and business leaders, while building upon our unique assets, such as Trine University, our lakes and tourism base, and the area’s manufacturing heritage,” said Gary Nielander, Executive Director of the SCEDC.
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Former Newton County Sheriff Among Three Nominated for U.S. Marshal

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Myron Sutton, a Special Investigator with Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting and former Sheriff of Newton County, was among three nominated to the post of U.S. Marshal by President Barack Obama.

The others were William Sibert, Detective with the Warrant/Fugitive Division of the St. Louis Police Department, and Albert Nájera, former Chief of Police for the City of Sacramento.

“Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a deep commitment to public service,” said President Obama. “I appreciate their continued willingness to serve and protect the American people.”

Sutton is a Special Investigator with the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting where he looks into allegations of fraud and misuse of tax dollars in publicly funded construction projects. From 1998 to 2007 he served as the Sheriff of Newton County.

Sutton joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1987 as a Correctional Officer, and later served as Jail Commander and as a Deputy Sheriff. His extensive professional training includes attendance at the School of Police Staff & Command at Northwestern University, and as a law enforcement instructor certified through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
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