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1 CELEBRATING La Paz MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana A N N U A L R E P O R T

2 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: One of the most pressing needs for employers in Marshall County is access to a skilled workforce. That is why in 2017 we made great strides in implementing the Marshall County Workforce Development Program. The foundation of the program involves one-on-one interviews with employers, allowing us to give them tailored solutions. Our program was one of three pilot projects selected by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to receive $10,000 in funding in Indiana. MCEDC Workforce Development Model Goal: We began our program by interviewing over one quarter of local manufacturers on workforce issues. Data from these interviews show there are almost 200 currently open positions, and 600 more will be created in the next two years. We also found that employers were interested in enrolling employees in local training programs, especially those focused on soft skills, and that there are opportunities for more engagement between businesses and students. These findings helped us identify issues in the three areas listed above. Immediate Needs Produce an immediate workforce through recruitment portal Solution: Recruit a workforce from outside Indiana Target 200,000+ veterans entering workplace annually Goal: To improve workforce training we partnered with Ancilla College to develop the Ancilla College Management and Leadership Training program. This incumbent employee Short Term Needs BOARD MEMBERS training program is the first of its kind in Marshall County and allows businesses to create a culture that supports and retains employees. We have also partnered with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership to develop local Programable Logic Controler (PLC) training, which is expected to begin in Additionally, to build our future workforce, we started Made in Marshall County. In March and November, employers were able to connect with hundreds of high school students and Develop Career Pathways training based upon employer needs Solution: Initial Modules Leadership Training Developed Maintenance (Millwright) Training PLC Training Developed talk to them about their products, workplace, career paths, and job Goal: Long Term Needs Build a Future Workforce Solution: Target Youth Promise Indiana completed Marshall County Career Coalition completed Made in Marshall County completed Manufacturing Day completed Soft Skills Certificate completed Manufacturers Adopt a Grade Apprenticeship/Internship CEO Program openings. Feedback from participating employers has been strong, and we will continue this program in the future. This is just the beginning. Soon, we will launch our Workforce Recruitment Program, which uses an online job portal to connect veterans across the nation with Marshall County employers. This innovative project will help recruit a skilled workforce. Much has been accomplished in 2017, and we plan to continue this momentum in the coming year. Marshall County City of Town of Town of LaPaz Town of Town of Town of Roger Umbaugh Jim Condon Kevin Berger Don Balka, Ph.D. Bill Keyser Greg Miller Mark Umbaugh Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Retired Managing Partner Umbaugh Principal High School Owner Easterday Construction Co., Inc. Author Professor Emeritus Saint Mary s College Zoning/ Building Commissioner Town of Owner Miller Insurance Group Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial 2

8 million to Marshall County projects, and the Regional Development Authority (RDA) announced that two more have moved on to the IEDC for final approval.

3 Marshall County Feature Story: Regional Cities In 2015, the North Central Indiana region won $42.0 million through the Regional Cities Initiative (RCI) to address population stagnation and improve quality of place. In 2017, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) awarded $5.8 million to Marshall County projects, and the Regional Development Authority (RDA) announced that two more have moved on to the IEDC for final approval. By investing in quality-of-life-enhancing facilities, diverse housing, and entrepreneurship, Marshall County communities are making a name for themselves as forwardthinking and poised for growth. MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Marshall County Life Center consisting of an Aquatic Center, Indoor Soccer Complex, and Early Childhood Development Center - $2.0 million Marshall County Housing Resurgence in,, and - $1.8 million Manufacturing Centers in and (pending agreements) - $800,000 Entrepreneurship Hubs in and (pending agreements) - $800,000 Rees Theater Restoration (pending IEDC approval) - $300,000 Boys and Girls Club Building (pending IEDC approval) - $100,000 HIGHLIGHTS: 4-H Fairgrounds Community Center planned, and funding explored Marshall County branding initiative launched 3 focus groups held EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant completed 18 Phase I Studies 22 Phase II Studies $600,000 in grant funding allocated Made in Marshall County event with local high schools held March and November Marshall County selected for On My Way Pre-K pilot program Marshall County Commissioners and Council agreed to allocate $75,000 for Marshall County Workforce Development Program Marshall County Commissioners and Council donated one mile of paving for Lake Maxinkuckee Trail - $500,000 capital investment Projects like Rolling Meadows housing development in and Rees Theater restoration in are possible thanks to RDA CELEBRATING 3

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz Feature Story: Manufacturing Center Communities without readily available buildings often get glanced over by site selectors and expanding businesses.

The Manufacturing Center, located within the Town s Shovel Ready certified park, broke ground this year. The $2.

4 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz Feature Story: Manufacturing Center Communities without readily available buildings often get glanced over by site selectors and expanding businesses. Manufacturing Centers solve this problem by catering to the specific needs of businesses seeking to expand to new locations. The Manufacturing Center, located within the Town s Shovel Ready certified park, broke ground this year. The $2.1 million project will be a 50,000 square foot building, expandable to up to 300,000 square feet to provide flexibility for a future tenant. The project was officially awarded $400,000 in RCI funding this summer. MCEDC is the developer for the project and responsible for providing construction financing. This would not have been possible without project partners such as, the Town Council, Marshall County Commissioners, Marshall County Council, Regional Development Authority, Lake City Bank, Marshall County Community Foundation, Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, and Norfolk Southern Railway. This project is expected to quickly attract a new business and grow the community s industrial base. HIGHLIGHTS: Comprehensive Plan approved 12 meetings held - 18 steering committee members guided the process Task Force formed to implement plan Reservoir refurbished and control panels updated to improve operations Colonial Estates property purchased by Town Colonial Court expansion underway 3 new module units built Community Development Commission board of directors established to develop local housing opportunities Broadband expansion near completion (2 of 3 hubs built in Town) Town negotiated Speedway property owners to demolish vacant building in the downtown area Groundbreaking and starting construction on the Manufacturing Center are major milestones in strategy to attract new business 4

MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: Comprehensive Plan A comprehensive plan is a guiding policy document that empowers communities to create a long-term vision for growth.

The Plan was formed through community engagement, including two public open houses and online surveys with 139 residents and 290 students responding.

5 MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: Comprehensive Plan A comprehensive plan is a guiding policy document that empowers communities to create a long-term vision for growth. This year, the Steering Committee, made up of 27 residents, with the help of the Michiana Area Council of Governments and MCEDC, came together to create the Envision 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan was formed through community engagement, including two public open houses and online surveys with 139 residents and 290 students responding. The Plan was adopted by Town Council in October, and implementation has already begun by organizing programs and activities that will improve quality of life for residents. One of these events, Food Truck Friday, features food vendors, entertainment, and an opportunity to increase commercial activity downtown. Turnout has been impressive, and the Town is looking ahead to how they can continue implementing their Comprehensive Plan in the coming years. HIGHLIGHTS: Dollar General expanding to - $1.0 million capital investment Town extended sewer to location - $80,000 capital investment TIF district developed to include 80 acres of annexed land Dollar General added to TIF district Plastics building sold and construction underway Planning underway for 75-acre, 140-unit residential development Food Truck Friday launched held 3 times over the summer with great success Additional events planned to improve quality of life The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee members have developed long-term plans that will improve quality of life The intersection of U.S. Hwy 30 and SR 331 is being developed to attract businesses like Dollar General, now under construction CELEBRATING 5

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz Feature Story: Hometown Collaboration Initiative The Town of demonstrated its commitment to growth this year through their work with the Hometown Collaboration Initiative

Since joining HCI in January 2017, has sought feedback through community engagement including a survey with nearly 1,000 respondents and a community forum with about 100 attendees.

6 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz Feature Story: Hometown Collaboration Initiative The Town of demonstrated its commitment to growth this year through their work with the Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI). This prestigious, state-wide program aims to help small communities develop new leaders, boost small business, and improve planning efforts. Since joining HCI in January 2017, has sought feedback through community engagement including a survey with nearly 1,000 respondents and a community forum with about 100 attendees. After collecting and analyzing this information, the Town has decided to focus on placemaking, which will involve investing in the community s assets and creating public spaces that improve quality of life. s next steps in the HCI process are creating a plan to address this issue and putting that plan in place. The Town s willingness to collaborate in their planning efforts will help them improve s quality of place. HIGHLIGHTS: Rolling Meadows housing development phase I infrastructure completed Regional Cities funding approved - $83,000 Indiana Carton Company, Inc. expansion, tax abatement secured - $6.0 million capital investment Summit Manufacturing & Machining, Inc. expansion, tax abatement secured - $450,000 capital investment Southwire purchased 28 acres of land for upcoming expansion Lift stations upgrades planned throughout town - $1.4 million capital investment Downtown streetscape plan in development - $1.3 million capital investment Façade grant funded 10 business exterior revitalizations - $60,000 capital investment New ambulance facility purchased and refurbished to cut costs and increase efficiency High School Manufacturing Day held with 250 students and 6 businesses s HCI community forum had a large turnout of residents who are dedicated to growing and developing their community Indiana Carton hosts High School students during Manufacturing Day shortly after a $6.0 million expansion 6

MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: Stellar Designation After more than 20 planning meetings, 2 crowdfunding campaigns, and countless hours building community support, the Town of

These include the Lake Maxinkuckee Trail, Cavalier Park, and Beach Lodge renovations.

7 MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: Stellar Designation After more than 20 planning meetings, 2 crowdfunding campaigns, and countless hours building community support, the Town of has been designated a Stellar Community. Stellar will give access to state resources and funding that will support the projects in their Stellar Improvement Plan. These include the Lake Maxinkuckee Trail, Cavalier Park, and Beach Lodge renovations. owes this success to their willingness to build partnerships and focus on projects supported by the entire community. For example, the Sand Hill Farm development was part of the Town s comprehensive plan and has been championed by the Town s largest employers who have requested more housing options for their employees. This recognition proves that truly is a Stellar Town Year Round. HIGHLIGHTS: Main Street Designation (6/17) Elkay Wood Products expansion, tax abatement secured - $3.9 million capital investment Sand Hill Farm housing development groundbreaking - $3.8 million capital investment Regional Cities funding approved - $270,000 Residential tax abatement secured Municipal Water Plant completed - $1.1 million capital investment Choose business and resident marketing flyers (2) launched Façade grant funded 6 business exterior revitalizations - $30,000 capital investment The Sand Hill Farm housing development groundbreaking was not overshadowed by nearby construction on the new apartment complex CELEBRATING 7

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz LaPaz Feature Story: Developing Commercial Corridor The Town of LaPaz is working to leverage its proximity to major highways by creating a retail and commercial corridor at

This year, County Commissioners approved the rezoning of two properties to C2 Commercial use.

8 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz LaPaz Feature Story: Developing Commercial Corridor The Town of LaPaz is working to leverage its proximity to major highways by creating a retail and commercial corridor at the crossroads of U.S. Hwy 31 and U.S. Hwy 6. The first step in this process was rezoning land, which will set land use regulations for the area. This year, County Commissioners approved the rezoning of two properties to C2 Commercial use. This paves the way for LaPaz to annexation and the creation of a TIF district which will capture incremental capital investment from taxes in the new commercial corridor. Those funds can then be used for further development by the Town. HIGHLIGHTS: Old Michigan Road streetscape and road improvement project completed - $1 million capital investment Sidewalks from north of Town to U.S. Hwy 6 Reverse angle parking New center turn lane U.S. Hwy 6 commercial corridor planned Town Park Committee formed to manage public property LaPaz Fire Department began demolition on Community Building, investigating funding to construct new building Streetscape and road improvements beautify downtown LaPaz Area in red represents vision for the new commercial corridor 8

MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: River Gate South As the first Regional Cities project to officially break ground in Marshall County, the River Gate South housing development will

This project demonstrates the City s commitment to growth by leveraging assets and partnering with the MCEDC and project developer, Scott Sivan on this transformative project. The $10.

9 MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana Feature Story: River Gate South As the first Regional Cities project to officially break ground in Marshall County, the River Gate South housing development will respond to employer needs by providing housing to young professionals. This project demonstrates the City s commitment to growth by leveraging assets and partnering with the MCEDC and project developer, Scott Sivan on this transformative project. The $10.0 million development was also supported by the City of with a residential tax abatement this fall, one of the first in the County. River Gate South will also include a pedestrian footbridge to be donated to the City as public asset upon completion of the development. This project will increase residential activity and beautify the area, making downtown a more vibrant place. HIGHLIGHTS Main Street Designation (3/9) Farm Innovators, Inc. expansion, tax abatement secured - $400,000 capital investment American Containers, Inc. expansion, tax abatement secured - $547,000 capital investment CTE Solutions purchased 11 acres of land next to U.S. Hwy 30 for upcoming expansion High School awarded Education Workforce Innovation Network grant to advance Precision Machining programing Rees Theater restoration underway Regional Cities funding approved - $300,000 Pretzels, Inc. grand opening held - $18.0 million capital investment and 65 jobs created Viking Paper Corporation expansion completed - $3.6 million capital investment INDOT Subdistrict Facility opens - $7.0 million capital investment High School Manufacturing Day held with 260 students and 8 businesses Wayfinding signs installed around City - 24 locations Viking Paper adds rail access to their $3.6 million expansion Pretzels, Inc. celebrates grand opening of new plant CELEBRATING 9

10 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 La Paz BUSINESS EXPANSION AND RETENTION (BEAR) REPORT 2017 marks the fourth year of the MCEDC s Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) program, aimed at providing growth assistance to existing businesses. This year, we focused our efforts on investigating employers workforce needs as discussed on page 2. While there has been more business expansion and investment in past years, employers are still looking for workers to fill new and existing jobs. At the same time, the County s unemployment rate continues to decrease. To encourage continued business growth and retention, Marshall County must ensure that employers have access to a skilled workforce EXPANSIONS: BUSINESS ATTRACTION In previous years, our community benefited greatly from the Commerce Building, which attracted Pretzels, Inc. to the area. Since the building MCEDC Lead Responses 15 1 Unemployment Rate Total 16 Total 16 d IEDC...15 d MCEDC...1 d Metal...1 d Food...4 d Manufacturing Total Leads by Type of Industry 7 Farm Innovators, Inc. - - $400,000 Elkay Wood Products - - $3.9 million Indiana Carton Company, Inc. - - $6.0 million American Containers, Inc. - - $547,000 Summit Manufacturing & Machining, Inc. - - $450,000 sold in late 2016, MCEDC has focused on the development of the Manufacturing Center to incentivize more business attraction. 1 4 d Plastics...1 d Other...3 Capital Investment MILLIONS $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $ TOTAL NUMBER OF SITE TOURS: 3 LEGEND: Lead Existing business not operating in Marshall County looking to open a new facility Site Tour Businesses investigating properties or communities to establish new operations IEDC Indiana Economic Development Corporation CDFF - County Development for the Future - quarterly economic development roundtable discussions 10

11 MARSHALL COUNTY Crossroads of Indiana 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW JANUARY Workforce Development Program selected as State Pilot program selected for Hometown Collaboration Initiative Inside Indiana Workforce Development interview BEAR Expansion meetings: 2 Lead Responses submitted: 3 FEBRUARY Comprehensive Plan open house County Development for the Future (CDFF) quarterly meeting MCEDC Newsletter issued Talent Interviews (workforce development) conducted: 4 BEAR Interviews conducted: 1 BEAR Expansion meetings: 3 Lead Responses submitted: 2 MARCH Farm Innovators, Inc. Tax Abatement approved - $400,000 capital investment Elkay Wood Products Tax Abatement approved - $3.9 million capital investment awarded Main Street Certification Hoosier Racing Tire receives Half Century Business Award Made in Marshall County event 22 businesses participated IEDA Spring Conference Talent Interviews conducted: 7 BEAR Expansion meetings: 3 APRIL Comprehensive Plan adopted by Town Council Municipal Water Plant open house - $1.1 million capital investment Talent Interviews conducted: 10 BEAR Expansion meetings: 1 MAY Indiana Carton Company, Inc. Tax Abatement approved - $6.0 million capital investment named Stellar Communities Finalist CDFF quarterly meeting MCEDC Newsletter issued Talent Interviews conducted: 5 Lead Responses submitted: 3 JUNE Marshall County selected for On My Way Pre-K program awarded Main Street Certification Stellarfest event High School awarded Education-Workforce Partnership Planning Grant Manufacturing Center lease approved Michiana Partnership SIOR event Magnet Investor - MCEDC pitch Talent Interviews conducted: 3 JULY Regional Cities Funding approved by IEDC for Marshall County projects (3) River Gate South Groundbreaking - $10.0 million capital investment Choose marketing flyer launched Redevelopment Commission - MCEDC update MCEDC Newsletter issued Talent Interviews conducted: 2 BEAR Expansion meetings: 3 AUGUST Ancilla College Management Training Program launched Economic Development Retreat 41 community leaders attended CDFF quarterly meeting Talent Interviews conducted: 1 BEAR Expansion meetings: 2 Lead Responses submitted: 5 SEPTEMBER American Containers, Inc. Tax Abatement approved - $547,000 capital investment Regional Cities Funding approved by RDA for additional Marshall County projects (2) Comprehensive Plan open house Choose business flyer launched MCEDC Newsletter issued BEAR Expansion meetings: 2 OCTOBER designated Stellar Community Comprehensive Plan adopted by Town Council Pretzels, Inc. grand opening - $18.0 million capital investment Sand Hill Farm Residential Tax Abatement approved - $3.8 million capital investment selected Placemaking for HCI keystone project Marshall County Branding focus groups (3) held across County High School Manufacturing Day event 6 businesses participated BEAR Interviews conducted: 1 BEAR Expansion meetings: 1 Lead Responses submitted: 1 Site Tours: 2 NOVEMBER Summit Manufacturing & Machining, Inc. Tax Abatement approved - $450,000 capital investment Manufacturing Center groundbreaking - $2.1 million capital investment Sand Hill Farm groundbreaking - $3.8 million capital investment INDOT Subdistrict Facility grand opening - $7.0 million capital investment Made in Marshall County event 20 businesses participated High School Manufacturing Day event 8 businesses participated Stellarbration event Manufacturing Center construction plans released Redevelopment Commission - MCEDC update CDFF quarterly meeting MCEDC Newsletter issued BEAR Expansion meetings: 1 DECEMBER River Gate South Residential Tax Abatement approved - $10.0 million capital investment MCEDC Newsletter issued BEAR Expansion meetings: 1 Lead Responses submitted: 2 Site Tours: 1 CELEBRATING 11

MCEDC Staff 2017 INVEST IN MARSHALL COUNTY CAMPAIGN MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITIES: Marshall County Town of Town of PRIVATE INVESTORS: 1st Source Bank Applegate & Company, PC Artizan Flooring Banner

Chamber of Commerce* Brockey Insurance Agency Business Development Corporation Centier Bank CenturyLink Collins & Company Realtors Community Hospital of Construction Management & Design, Inc.

Easterday Houin, LLP Elkay Wood Products Company Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Faulkner Fabricating, Inc.

Graphix Unlimited* Harmony Marketing Group Hoosier Racing Tire Hughes Insurance Group Indiana Michigan Power Jones Huff Jones & Richeson, LLP Jones Petrie Rafinski, Corp.

Marshall County Community Foundation* Marshall County Museum* Marshall County Rural Electric Membership Corporation Masterson & Associates, Inc.

12 MCEDC Staff 2017 INVEST IN MARSHALL COUNTY CAMPAIGN MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITIES: Marshall County Town of Town of PRIVATE INVESTORS: 1st Source Bank Applegate & Company, PC Artizan Flooring Banner Electric, Inc. Chamber of Commerce* Brockey Insurance Agency Business Development Corporation Centier Bank CenturyLink Collins & Company Realtors Community Hospital of Construction Management & Design, Inc. Country Auto Center Chamber of Commerce* Redevelopment Commission DAC Enterprise, Inc. Easterday Construction Company, Inc. Easterday Houin, LLP Elkay Wood Products Company Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Faulkner Fabricating, Inc. First Farmers Bank & Trust First Federal Savings Bank Town of Town of Town of LaPaz First Merchants Bank (formerly iab Financial Bank) First National Bank of Monterey Gibson Foundation, Inc. Graphix Unlimited* Harmony Marketing Group Hoosier Racing Tire Hughes Insurance Group Indiana Michigan Power Jones Huff Jones & Richeson, LLP Jones Petrie Rafinski, Corp.* Lake City Bank Lukenbill & Lukenbill, LLP Majority Builders, Inc. Marshall County Community Foundation* Marshall County Museum* Marshall County Rural Electric Membership Corporation Masterson & Associates, Inc. McKesson Title Corporation Meridian Title Corporation Michiana Contracting, Inc. Miller Insurance Group Morrison Law Office Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. Northern Indiana Public Service Company Pioneer Railroad Services, Inc. City of Chamber of Commerce* Economic Development Commission* Foundry Industrial Development Corporation Redevelopment Commission Pregis Innovative Packaging, LLC Pretzels, Inc. Saint Joseph Health System Schoberg & Schoberg, Inc. South Bend International Airport SRKM Architecture, LLC Stevens, Travis & Fortin Swan Lake Resort and Conference Center* Teachers Credit Union United Way of Marshall County* Viking Paper Corporation Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. Wagner & Wagner, LLP Wiers International Trucks, Inc. Zentis Food Solutions North America, LLC *Non-cash investment/exchange Jerry Chavez President/CEO Pam Davis Office Manager Nancy Tyree Communications & Marketing Manager Thank you for funding economic development through Invest in Marshall County. This partnership will strengthen and grow Marshall County s economy. CELEBRATING Marshall County Economic Development Corporation 2864 Miller Drive, Indiana Phone Fax

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Annual Performance Report 01/01/14-12/31/14 EDA Grant Number: 06-83-05814 Prepared by West Central Indiana Economic Development District, Inc. 1718 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 238-1561 The