Tag Archives: Alan Tio

KEDCo Helps Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses Through Uncertain Times

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 21, 2020  Updated: May 21, 2020 @ 10:51 AM

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation continues to work to provide opportunities, particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses. For entrepreneurs looking to get started or those already with small businesses, the Circuit entrepreneur meet up offers connections, resources and opportunities all in one place. While entrepreneurship can sound quite exciting, these meet ups help to show those aspiring to start small businesses what it is like as well as provide them with information to assist them.

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Nextremity Solutions Will Move Into Warsaw Tech Park

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 19, 2020  Updated: May 20, 2020 @ 8:44 AM

City officials did not have to look far for the occupant of its newest shell building in the expanding Technology Park along US 30.

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Poli ((Sigh): County Delays Emergency Funding Vote Until After Primary

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 16, 2020  Updated: May 16, 2020 @ 8:59 AM

Kosciusko County doesn’t get much more conservative than what was seen on Thursday night. While the city of Warsaw and state of Indiana have pitched in more than $300,000 for an emergency relief fund for small businesses – a program created by Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation – … Read More

County Council Delays Decision On Funding For Emergency Loans

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 15, 2020  Updated: May 15, 2020 @ 9:17 AM

Kosciusko County Council tabled discussion on whether to contribute to an emergency loan program set up by the county’s economic development office for small businesses hurt by the pandemic.

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Remington Sees Improving Outlook In Confronting COVID-19

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 13, 2020  Updated: May 14, 2020 @ 6:57 AM

Despite a significant uptick in local COVID-19 cases, Kosciusko County’s Health Officer, Dr. William Remington, on Wednesday expressed optimism and insights on what he sees as an improving situation.

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Warsaw Funding Emergency Loan Program For Small Businesses

InkFreeNews.com Posted Apr 21, 2020  Updated: Apr 21, 2020 @ 8:52 AM

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Warsaw City Council moved swiftly Monday night to establish a no-interest loan program for small businesses in the city  that have been crippled by the pandemic. After debating the parameters of the plan, council voted at its April 20 meeting to work … Read More

County OKs Changes In Its Employee Vacation, Comp Time

InkFreeNews.com Posted Apr 14, 2020  Updated: Apr 14, 2020 @ 3:36 PM

WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye … Read More

Milford Partners With KEDCo To Address Housing Shortage

InkFreeNews.com Posted Mar 11, 2020  Updated: Mar 11, 2020 @ 4:01 PM

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission voted to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for improving workforce housing in Milford at its monthly meeting Monday, March 9. The partnership comes ahead of the rollout of a countywide housing strategy expected to be announced in … Read More

KEDCo In The Midst Of Several Initiatives

InkFreeNews.com Posted Feb 19, 2020  Updated: Feb 19, 2020 @ 8:06 AM

WARSAW – Convene. Build. Show. Those three actions convey the mission behind Alan Tio’s vision for KEDCo, Kosciusko County’s economic development department, which has been revitalized since his arrival. Tio became the chief executive officer of KEDCo in 2018 following the retirement of George Robertson, who led the … Read More

KEDCo Launches Talent Initiative In Kosciusko County

InkFreeNews.com Posted Feb 14, 2020  Updated: Feb 14, 2020 @ 11:14 AM

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo)announced today, the launch of the organization’s talent initiative, which will promote talent attraction and retention in this thriving micropolitan community. “Our team understands that talent is the new currency in economic development and we believe the career opportunities and quality … Read More

KEDCo Completes Stonehenge Acquisition, Announces Relaunch Plans

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jan 29, 2020  Updated: Jan 30, 2020 @ 7:43 AM

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced the completion of a yearlong project to acquire and relaunch the Stonehenge Golf Course, Wednesday, Jan 29. Stonehenge is regarded as one of the top golf courses in Indiana and is located in an area that is the focal point … Read More

KEDCo Seeks Task Force To Expand Broadband; Educators Offer Support

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jan 23, 2020  Updated: Jan 23, 2020 @ 11:45 PM

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation is seeking to establish a group that will focus on improving broadband access in the county. KEDCo CEO Alan Tio and Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting, Indianapolis, hosted a meeting at the Justice Building with local elected officials Wednesday, … Read More

County Redevelopment Commission Hears Updates From KEDCo, Discusses CR 1300N Project

InkFreeNews.com Posted Dec 13, 2019  Updated: Dec 13, 2019 @ 11:34 AM

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission heard an update from Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio and discussed a CR 1300N project during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. During his presentation at the meeting, Tio said KEDCo’s overall goal for 2020 is building infrastructure. “This … Read More

KEDCo Announces Entrepreneurship Initiative

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 22, 2019  Updated: Oct 22, 2019 @ 2:08 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) has announced the formal launch of the organization’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, which the organization says will position KEDCo as the lead Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) in Kosciusko County. The effort draws on KEDCo’s new mission “to convene, build, and show economic growth … Read More

Silver Lake 2020 Budget Reported As Being ‘In Great Shape’

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 10, 2019  Updated: Oct 10, 2019 @ 2:45 PM

SILVER LAKE — At the 2020 budget public hearing, Eric Walsh, partner at Umbaugh and Associates,Indianapolis, told Silver Lake council members to “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re sitting in great shape.” Walsh said the summary presented assumes that every dollar budgeted will be spent. “You guys don’t … Read More

Etna Green Town Council Approves KEDCo Fee-For-Service Agreement

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 08, 2019  Updated: Oct 8, 2019 @ 8:45 PM

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council approved a fee-for-service agreement with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation during its monthly meeting tonight. KEDCo Executive Director Alan Tio was present at the meeting and explained the corporation’s plans for business development and financial support to council members. “What … Read More