KEDco Pursuing Acquisition Of Stonehenge Golf Course
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced the local economic development organization has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase Stonehenge Golf Course.
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Milford Industrial Park Attracting Business Interest
MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, March 11, to discuss how to meet the needs of an unidentified business currently expressing interest in one of Milford’s two TIF districts annexed for industrial development. Doug Ruch, who is also town council president, stressed the potential development remains in … Read More
Tio Set To Lead Economic Development In Kosciusko County
KOSCIUSKO — The board of directors of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced that Alan Tio will join the organization next month as CEO to lead the community’s economic development efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Alan to our community and look forward to his leadership moving our … Read More
Warsaw Makes Top Micropolitan List For 2017
WARSAW — KEDCo President George Robertson gave a presentation at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting held Thursday, March 8. Robertson spoke about the local workforce, affordable housing and projections on population growth. “We are in our eighth year now,” said Robertson. “We average 300,000 new manufacturing jobs … Read More
Robertson To Retire As President Of KEDCo In 2018
KOSCIUSKO — Although an official public announcement has not yet been made, George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., will be retiring at the end of 2018. Robertson is the first full-time CEO of KEDCo. When Robertson arrived, in 2010, Kosciusko County’s unemployment rate was at … Read More
Milford Redevelopment Commission Considers a Future in Housing
MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson made his yearly report to the Milford Redevelopment Commission at its monthly meeting Monday, April 10, at town hall. Robertson’s focus was on the importance of education and housing to Kosciusko County’s future, and how TIF districts may change … Read More
KEDCO President Addresses Milford Redevelopment Commission
Milford Redevelopment Commission was visited by George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at town hall. Robertson updated the commission on KEDCO’s efforts to attract business and maintain a skilled workforce. According to Robertson, after three or four years … Read More
Milford Commission to Grant Manufacturing Scholarships
MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, June 13, at town hall. Among the motions passed was one to set aside $2,500 for scholarships. With 11 new projects and 850 new manufacturing jobs paying $18.26 per hour in the works, Kosciusko County is in dire need of skilled … Read More
Chamber Hosts Small Business Tune-Up Listening Session
NORTH WEBSTER — No cost and low cost services available to small businesses were highlighted at the small business tune-up listening session Monday evening, April 25, at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. It was a special program sponsored by North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce for interested members.
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NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center and North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce will host Small Business Tuneup Listening Session from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Tippecanoe Township building, 102 S. Morton St., North Webster. Representatives … Read More
Kosciusko County’s Economic Standing
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson came before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, April 14, to talk of where Kosciusko County stands economically. Robertson said it was an excellent year last year. The county had 850 new manufacturing jobs and $63 million in new … Read More
KEDCO: New Projects, 850 New Jobs In 2015
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation has released its annual report for 2015 and things are looking up. According to the report, Kosciusko County saw 11 projects that brought in 850 new jobs and an average wage of $18.26 per hour. These projects included three new employers … Read More
Public Turns Out For Poly-Wood Ribbon Cutting
SYRACUSE — Many people representing area businesses, local chambers and the Syracuse community turned out for Poly-Wood’s ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, March 7, taking place in the company’s new facility, located at 813 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.
Read MoreEconomic Bright Spots Seen Countywide In 2015
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “2015 was a fantastic year,” said George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. “It’s certainly the best in the five years I’ve been here.”
Read MoreMedical Device Suspension A ‘Positive’ For Local Industry
WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research … Read More
KEDCo Joins Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
Kosciusko County joined the 10 County Northeast Regional Partnership on Wednesday. “This partnership will bring us greater collaborative opportunities in areas important to our companies,” stated Kosciusko Economic Development Company President George Robertson. In addition to marketing and attraction efforts Robertson noted in the areas of workforce development, … Read More