KOSCIUSKO — Awards were presented to the widow and son of the late George Robertson at the Claypool Lions Club, 201 W. Calhoun St., Claypool, Thursday, March 28, at the end of the Cub Scout Pack 3770 meeting. Robertson, the former Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, passed away Feb. … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Former KEDCo President George Robertson, 71, passed away this weekend on Feb. 23, after a battle with cancer. Robertson was well known in the community and joined KEDCo in 2010 as the organization’s first full-time executive director. Since that time, the community has seen the development of … Read More
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on economic development Tuesday, Nov. 27, featuring Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College. The luncheon began with the recognition of KEDCo President George Robertson. Robertson joined KEDCo in 2010 … Read More
WARSAW — Community leaders recognized retiring Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson today at an event co-hosted by KEDCo and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful for George’s service to our community as the president of KEDCo and leader of our economic development efforts,” said … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Business at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission quarterly meeting held Thursday, Sept. 13, focused on TIF district updates and 2019 meeting dates. To start the meeting, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson delivered remarks on housing, including how student loan debt greatly affects millennials who … Read More
WARSAW — Local economic experts are pointing to some negative results stemming from a booming economy as the job numbers increase along with local populations. George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation reported this week that Kosciusko County’s number of employed workers has increased by about … Read More
PIERCETON — AT&T has upgraded a cell tower on its 4G LTE network in Pierceton to give customers faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices. With 4G LTE service, customers will experience better network connectivity while streaming videos, sharing … Read More
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
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 — 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
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Council met last night, Aug. 11, to discuss the county’s economic standing and Lakes and Streams. Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson came before the commissioners to give an economic quarterly update. Robertson said it wasn’t a big year for … Read More
WARSAW — Banner Medical’s new 43,000 square foot building on Polk Drive in Technology Park is nearing completion. The first groups of new employees have been hired and are undergoing training in the company’s Illinois facility. According to CEO and President Mark Redding, production should commence by June. “We … Read More
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.
Read MoreWARSAW — 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
NORTH WEBSTER — With only two more weeks until the S.H.O.E.S. drive is completed, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce hopes to make its goal. The project was discussed at the chamber’s regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14.
Read MoreBy JONI TRUEX KLA Public Relations Director WARSAW — Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Zimmer Biomet Dane Miller R & D Center on Bell Drive recently. Guest speakers included Dan Richard, Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission Director; George Robertson, Kosciusko Economic Development Executive Director; and Rob Parker, … Read More
