MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Construction company F.H. Paschen has expanded with a new regional office at 2146 N. Karwick Road, Suite D, with an initial investment of approximately $250,000 in the space’s build-out. F.H. Paschen has its roots in Chicago with more than 500 total employees who work at offices across the country, including Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Michigan and Washington, D.C. The construction company teams with private and commercial clients in a range of industries to work on repairs, renovations and rebuilding of facilities. Projects include bridge repairs, school ren ..read more

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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Michigan city leaders are eyeing the launch of the next mixed-use development project in the core of downtown at the site of 5th and Pine Streets. Requests for Proposal are being sought to purchase and develop the city-owned eight acres with a focus on cultivating housing, retail and vibrant downtown experiences with the aim of adding a new grocery store. “The 5th & Pine site is an important link between the Franklin Street Historic Commercial Corridor, the Uptown Arts District, Trail Creek and future waterfront redevelopment, and the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa ..read more

Our Phoenix Award honorees have transformed a space or existing building in Michigan City to reinvigorate not only the spot, but also the business itself. The “rising-from-the-ashes” reinventive processes have cultivated a more impactful revival as well as additional offerings and services to boost our entrepreneurial community. Congrats to this year’s 3 special spots! Burn ‘Em Brewing  The crew of friends took on the remodel of 1215 East 2nd Street and brought the former warehouse building back to life with more room for their brewery, restaurant, taproom and event center. Steve Murray ..read more

2022 -2024 Milestone Awards Milestone Awards honor businesses in our region that have bolstered their foundations by remaining here and helping propel our economic development momentum. As we are catching up on our award ceremonies, these milestones have been reached between 2022 and 2024. 15 Years: Shady Creek Winery and Mersino Dewatering, LLC 20 Years:  Bubbles Ice Cream and Power Drive, LLC 30 Years: Panniccia Heating & Cooling, Inc and Holly’s Restaurant 35 Years: KTR Corporation and St. Andrews Products, Inc 40 Years :  FiTech, Inc – Division of Ashley Ward ..read more

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 and preparing of necessary marketing materials and presentations. “I enjoy my role simply because I am using my talents to help grow our community,” he said. “I look forward to helping create opportunities for others to flourish here in Michigan Ci ..read more

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 ago, Moshe Shemian and partners purchased Marquette Mall with the intention of developing it into a viable centerpiece property. Over the years some progress took place yet nothing came of the original dream and revitalization until recently when Moshe Shemian saw his own vision: to buy out his partners and pr ..read more

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 Edwin Homes, and Jeff Bennett, partner at McColly Bennett during the event at UpTown Social. The trio spotlighted the latest updates on The Franklin at 11th Street, which is part of the South Shores’ Double Track renovations, and the Woodland Ridge subdivision, which i ..read more

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 train station for the South Shore’s Double Track, apartments, parking, and retail and commercial space. “This represents a major step in improving access to public transit and bolstering our local economy. It allows the city an opportunity to grow, not ..read more

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 contractors and retail stores across the country, including Home Depot and ACE Hardware. “Our team of fabricators is working with local plumbers, electricians and contractors to construct the equipment needed to be fully operational later this year at our new fac ..read more