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Building community capacity is important
Posted Friday, June 10, at 4:33 PM "Rome wasn't built in a day" is a true adage and applies to economic and community development in today's world, too. For every economic development agency there is the expectation that jobs will be created. How and when depends on many factors. Some communities have continually modernized its infrastructure systems, and also have property owners who are progressive in their development goals and practices, a variety of desirable commercial and industrial properties for sale or lease, taxing systems and mechanisms that are supportive of business attraction and growth, local financial institutions that recognize the benefits of supporting business development, various stakeholder groups that spearhead neighborhood development, and the list goes on. ...
Help for businesses start-ups "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is the old adage and it's as true today as it ever was. Starting a new business or expanding a fairly new operation is challenging, even in the best of times.To save time and expense, Greene County Economic Development Corporation and its volunteer partners have created a step-by-step guide for those wishing to start a business. This can be found at www.gcedc.us/business...
Mayor Jones will be missed Working with Mayor Tom Jones for the last four years has given me a respect and tender affection for this man. Having worked with a number of mayors both here and back in Arizona, when I was a regional representative for the State Department of Commerce, I can truly attest that Tom was one of the absolute finest. ...
State of the Union -- One Perspective Like many of you, I watched President Barack Obama's 2011 State of the Union broadcast Tuesday night. For those who missed it, the overarching theme was jobs, jobs, jobs. His viewpoint is that we have to invest for the future (comment: this includes our money, time and efforts). Consequently, to spur local-level involvement in this, the federal government will allow every business "to write off the full cost of new investments that they make this year."...
Small business interested in federal contracting? The federal government purchases products, goods and services totaling more than $425 billion a year. Our closest federal installation, the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is one of the top economic engines in the state and the primary economic engine in Southwest Indiana...
Coffee shop conversations are interesting Some of the liveliest conversations happen at the local "coffee shop," that place everyone goes to find their friends and have a good talk. Of course, some of those talks involve everyday things and some are about controversial topics that cause heated discussions...
In business? Do you need money? Quite frequently when existing or potential business owners are seeking help, they'll ask me about how to get their hands on some 'free' money. Usually, these folks have applied for a commercial loan and found in these economic times that lenders aren't loaning out money as readily as they were before the recession. They've heard about grants that the federal government has and they want some. I hate to burst their bubble but there are no real freebies...
Chambers of Commerce and economic development: What's the difference? Dictionary definitions for a chamber of commerce include, "an association of business persons or merchants for the promotion of commercial interests in the community," and "an organization composed mainly of local businessmen to promote, regulate, and protect their interests."...
Last chance to save money "A penny saved is a penny earned," (Here we'd say "a dollar saved...") is what my parents used to tell me, so I grew up being conscious of the value of money. Don't get me wrong, I'm not money-hungry or hung up on getting the latest and greatest new gadget as soon as it hits the market. ...
On Friday, Sawyer Sparks of BioGreene, LLC, finalized a low-interest loan from the Greene County Revolving Loan Fund (GCRLF). Representatives from key agencies involved in the grant were present at the loan document closing to celebrate the success of the program and to encourage Sawyer in the development of his business...
Funding for Small Business Much work goes on quietly behind the scenes, involving dedicated community partners who volunteer many hours to further Greene County's development. Every now and then, the results of all that labor become apparent. Such is the case with this week's award of funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program...
INvest Local INvest Local By Cam Trampke & Joan Bethell Community and economic development is never an isolated activity by an individual person or agency but is the result of a combined, and preferably coordinated, series of efforts by many. We may each have differing perspectives on priorities and approaches but the prime commonality is our desire for the betterment of Greene County...
Development Takes a Team This week saw a milestone in development at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The necessary approvals were given that allow construction of a 1,200-foot road within the 50-acre parcel that sits immediately north of the Greene County line (County Road 800 South) and east of Scotland Road (CR 200 East) in Taylor Township...
Impacts of Property Tax Caps House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001 enacted in March 2008 created property tax caps and guidelines, the result of which will mean a state average property reduction for homesteads of about 3%, although other property categories are estimated to increase by approximately 6%, according to Professor Larry DeBoer, Agricultural Economist, Purdue University...
Community, county branding is important Everybody understands product branding. If I say to you, "It's the real thing" most folks will immediately think of Coca-Cola. In the same way, "Just do it" will evoke thoughts of Nike. These brand statements together with their company symbols identify these products around the world without even mentioning the company name. These are classic examples of product branding, but what does it mean to brand a community?...
Tax Increment Financing Municipalities use a variety of tools to enhance and increase the capacity of their communities. However, just like any development, the necessary improvements come with a price tag. A popular and effective approach is targeted area redevelopment, which, according to the following excerpts from the International Economic Development Council's E.D. ...
Starting a Business? A group of local residents have been working hard to identify and develop business development resources that will help small businesses in Greene County, especially those folks trying to start a new business. As part of that effort, the Greene County Economic Development Corporation's Web site has been updated, so that it now provides a step-by-step process on How to Start a Business...
'I'm Done Crying' Recently, I shared my excitement about the media exposure and impact on local development of the tourism industry due to the sightings of the pink Roseate Spoonbill at Goose Pond. Frequently, I receive e-mail comments about my Economic Development Insight articles and one, in particular, that related to the Goose Pond article caught my attention. ...
Goose Pond already paying off for area tourism This week, I enjoyed the excitement of a number of news reporters from Indianapolis television stations being drawn to the Goose Pond to cover the recent sightings of the delightful pink Roseate Spoonbill. At the first hint of an unusual sighting, birdwatchers from throughout Indiana and nearby states dropped everything they were doing and hurriedly made their way to Goose Pond before the bird flew off. This kind of news will pique the interest of birdwatchers nationwide and internationally...
Property tax caps: Saving or reshuffle? Most Hoosiers have heard about the HEA 1001 Property Tax Caps (a.k.a. Circuit Breaker) state legislation that was enacted in March 2008. This law involved property tax reforms that limited the amount of property tax that could be levied which, on the surface, seems to be a wonderful concept. The flip side to it, though, is reduced revenues for Indiana counties, cities and towns...
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