Reprinted from Louisville Business First
Jim Karp is one of the most active investors in the 6,000-acre River Ridge Commerce Center, which stretches from Jeffersonville to Charlestown in Southern Indiana.
He’s also become a bona fide ambassador of the massive business park, preaching the merits of River Ridge to anyone who will listen.
But Karp ... Read More
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When Devin Hillsdon-Smith left his job in Indianapolis and headed down the interstate to the River Ridge Commerce Center last year, the avid backpacker realized he had chosen to take a less traditional path than most lawyers, but he knew the destination would be worth it.
He saw the vision for River ... Read More
February 26, 2020katia
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A project that came up "very quickly" was met with decisive action by the North Vernon Redevelopment Commission (NVRC or TIF board) on Friday, February 14.
It was a sweet day for the Commission to hear that a 100 percent-owned local company was on the verge of a major breakthrough in ... Read More
February 26, 2020katia
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Reprinted from Inside Indiana Business
Seven hospitals serving rural communities in Indiana have been named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S. by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
The center is run by Chicago-based Chartis Group, a consulting, analytics and technology focused on the healthcare industry.
The index is based ... Read More
February 26, 2020katia
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Decatur County REMC and the Greensburg Decatur County Economic Development Corporation recently hosted representatives from leading data center site location advisors, Biggins Lacy Shapiro (BLS), to review the Business Enterprise Park off of I-74 Frontage Road as a potential “Data Center Ready” accredited site through the Hoosier Energy Data Center ... Read More
February 3, 2020katia
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On February 3, One Southern Indiana (1si) announced that Niagara Bottling, LLC’s intends to expand its bottling facility on Logistics Avenue in the River Ridge Commerce Center. The company is investing approximately $37 million in the project, including construction and equipment costs, which will expand two existing lines to accommodate ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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After vetting 70+ applicants and conducting a very competitive interview process, the Town Council for the town of Sellersburg, IN (“Council”) selected Charles “Charlie” Smith to serve as the first town manager. The Council understands the town is poised for significant growth and it determined that now was the time ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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Valeo North America has announced plans to expand its existing Freeman Field Industrial Park facility in Seymour during 2020.
The company was approved for tax abatement on its planned investment of $22.4 million, which includes a $14 million building addition and improvements at its plant at 1231 A Ave. North.
The project ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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The South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (SCIEDG) is comprised of the local economic development organizations (LEDOs) in a 10-county area and the River Ridge Commerce Center, with strong support and assistance from partners such as Duke Energy and Hoosier Energy. Members collaborate regularly with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation ... Read More
February 2, 2020katia
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The Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) announced December 30, 2019 that its regional plan, which was submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in September, has been approved.
The plan is the result of more than nine months of engaging hundreds of residents and stakeholders from all corners ... Read More
January 2, 2020katia