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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Tristan Gaston has joined the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team as Special Projects Coordinator. He is responsible for connecting community members to the correct resources and tools, addressing inquiries on EDCMC services and offerings, synchronizing all aspects of the office and its team members, bookkeeping [...]

The Marquette Mall property is on the verge of entering its next chapter. Marquette Mall, which opened in 1967, was one of the first air-conditioned malls in the state. In addition to its poplar anchors, the mall housed a seven-story office tower that was state of the art. Nineteen years [...]

With a focus on housing, the EDCMC’s Power Breakfast highlighted the city’s mixed-use projects and new neighborhood as well as sparked future trade careers with financial support for trade show attendance. More than 160 attendees listened to panelists David Flaherty, CEO of Flaherty & Collins, Brian Farkas, director of Allen [...]

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Flaherty & Collins Properties, alongside Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and community leaders, gathered to turn a shovel on The Franklin at 11th Street Station during the ground-breaking event. The event marks the next step for the state's only mixed-use high rise TOD development that encompasses the [...]

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Dalton Enterprises has landed in Michigan City at 200 Lumber Center Road after outgrowing its location in Wisconsin. Founded in 1945, the Connecticut-based company also has plant/satellite locations in California and Georgia. Dalton is a manufacturer of pavement repair and sealant products that are distributed to [...]

Our team will be joining the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting event from 1:30 to 2:30 pm March 22 at the new location, 1215 E. Second St. in Michigan City. The event is open to the public. The Burn 'Em Brewing team recently closed up their former [...]

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The city of Michigan City and Economic Development Corporation Michigan City teams are launching a Small Business Assistance Grant Program. The grant program is supported by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that seeks to propel forward those negatively impacted by the continuing effects of [...]

GARY / MICHIGAN CITY, IND. – The cities of Gary and Michigan City have been selected to participate in the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellowship, a new program launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) in 2023. The inaugural program will connect 65 host sites nationwide with [...]

The allure of Michigan City, real estate and construction news and the latest on the 11th Street station renovations will be the core of the 2024 Power Breakfast. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City panel discussion and breakfast will be from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday March 27 at Uptown [...]

The recent ribbon-cutting event spotlighted the company’s expanded operations with the acquisition of a 190,000 square-foot facility on 15 paved acres at 923 West US 20. Bay Logistics is operating in Michigan City in partnership with affiliated firm Martin Transportation Systems. “We’re excited to be a part of the transformative [...]

Our team and board members recently surprised our Executive Director, Clarence L. Hulse, with an engraved piece to mark his 10 years with the EDCMC. Our Board Chair Bill Hackney, publisher of the LaPorte County Herald-Dispatch, presented Clarence with the anniversary plaque at the EDCMC offices. Thank you, Clarence, for [...]