Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on the organization to the Syracuse Town Council during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 21.

Major purchases by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office this year include two new K-9 units, firearms and ammunition.

The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) today announced the launch of the organization’s updated brand identity. 

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently approved several loans awarded through its small business relief fund, which was established to support job retention and business recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews MILFORD — The town of Milford took another step toward increasing its supply of workforce housing on Monday, June 8. In separate meetings held in the town’s community building, Milford Redevelopment Commission and Milford Town Council voted to sign a memorandum of understanding, along with Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, to embark …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation continues to work to provide opportunities, particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses. For entrepreneurs looking to get started or those already with small businesses, the Circuit entrepreneur meet up offers connections, resources and opportunities all in one place. While entrepreneurship can sound quite exciting, these meet ups help to show those aspiring to start small businesses what it is like as well as provide them with information to assist them.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Warsaw City Council moved swiftly Monday night to establish a no-interest loan program for small businesses in the city  that have been crippled by the pandemic. After debating the parameters of the plan, council voted at its April 20 meeting to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation and …read more.

WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye on how earned comp time is used.  …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission voted to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for improving workforce housing in Milford at its monthly meeting Monday, March 9. The partnership comes ahead of the rollout of a countywide housing strategy expected to be announced in mid-April, said Alan Tio, KEDCo CEO, who …read more.

WARSAW – Convene. Build. Show. Those three actions convey the mission behind Alan Tio’s vision for KEDCo, Kosciusko County’s economic development department, which has been revitalized since his arrival. Tio became the chief executive officer of KEDCo in 2018 following the retirement of George Robertson, who led the office for years and was more of …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo)announced today, the launch of the organization’s talent initiative, which will promote talent attraction and retention in this thriving micropolitan community. “Our team understands that talent is the new currency in economic development and we believe the career opportunities and quality of life in our community make Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced the completion of a yearlong project to acquire and relaunch the Stonehenge Golf Course, Wednesday, Jan 29. Stonehenge is regarded as one of the top golf courses in Indiana and is located in an area that is the focal point of growth plans for the Town of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet — hosted Jan. 16 by Oakwood Resort’s event center — celebrated 2019’s achievements while also addressing Kosciusko County’s needs and building excitement for the year ahead, fitting with the event’s theme of “20/20 Vision.” Chamber President Dennis Pressler, Stoney Point LLC, noted 2019 as a year of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission heard an update from Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio and discussed a CR 1300N project during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. During his presentation at the meeting, Tio said KEDCo’s overall goal for 2020 is building infrastructure. “This year, we focused a lot of attention …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission had its last public meeting of an eventful year Monday, Dec. 9. In attendance was Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio, who praised the commission for the work it has accomplished. “You’re ahead of the other redevelopment organizations in the county,” he stated, Tio was referring, in part, to …read more.

From left: Tim Croy, Town Council Member; Barb Ross, Clerk-Treasurer; and Jill Gross, Town Council President. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council rejected a fee-for-service agreement from the Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) at its monthly meeting, Nov. 6. During the council meeting on June 5, KEDCo proposed that …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) has announced the formal launch of the organization’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, which the organization says will position KEDCo as the lead Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) in Kosciusko County. The effort draws on KEDCo’s new mission “to convene, build, and show economic growth resources,” according to a news release issued …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council approved a fee-for-service agreement with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation during its monthly meeting tonight. KEDCo Executive Director Alan Tio was present at the meeting and explained the corporation’s plans for business development and financial support to council members. “What we’re looking for is for all the …read more.

MILFORD — For two months, meetings of the Milford Redevelopment Commission were dominated by plans for a new business known only as “Project Marine,” which planned to bring 75 new jobs to the area by 2023. At the commission’s Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, meeting, Project Marine’s identity was unveiled. Williamsburg Marine, a startup marine industry …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council declined to participate in KEDCO for the next year at the council’s Tuesday, Aug. 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center. President Lisa Strombeck presided. Two ordinances were presented that had previously been approved and approval was given to purchase a phone app that would save the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, came to the Syracuse Town Council meeting to introduce himself and explain his plans for KEDCO’s future during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Tio, who came from a similar position in Whitley County, hopes to bring a similar mindset to Kosciusko …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is working with an undisclosed company in the marine industry on plans to establish a new facility in the Milford area, according to Alan Tio, KEDCo CEO, who made the announcement at the Monday, Aug. 12, meeting of the Milford Redevelopment Commission. “Project Marine” is expected to generate up to …read more.

WARSAW — HopLore Brewing announced Monday, Aug. 12, plans to open the company’s second location along Argonne Road corridor in Warsaw. “This announcement represents more than a year of planning for this next step in the HopLore Brewing journey,” said co-founder Stefan King, “Our second location will greatly expand our brewing capacity so that we …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed attendees to the June 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council the wastewater rate hike will take effect in July. Residents will see the roughly $3 increase on their August bill. The average rate will be around $46.50. The June 10 meeting was the first since the resignation of …read more.

MENTONE — The town board of Mentone heard a presentation from Kosciusko County’s top economic development official at the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 5. Alan Tio, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation introduced himself to the board, which included Jill Gross and Shelly Krueger, as well as Town Attorney Andrew Grossnickle …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently shared the results of a six-month benchmarking project to learn from best-in-class Midwest communities. “Our stakeholders believe Warsaw and Kosciusko County should be among the leading small Midwest communities,” said KEDCo CEO Alan Tio, “With that in mind, we convened the Small Cities, Big Futures Project to learn …read more.

WARSAW —  The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced the local economic development organization has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase Stonehenge Golf Course.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, March 11, to discuss how to meet the needs of an unidentified business currently expressing interest in one of Milford’s two TIF districts annexed for industrial development. Doug Ruch, who is also town council president, stressed the potential development remains in the “preliminary stages” and declined to hazard …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The board of directors of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced that Alan Tio will join the organization next month as CEO to lead the community’s economic development efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Alan to our community and look forward to his leadership moving our efforts forward,” said board chairman Jim Tinkey, …read more.

WARSAW — KEDCo President George Robertson gave a presentation at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting held Thursday, March 8. Robertson spoke about the local workforce, affordable housing and projections on population growth. “We are in our eighth year now,” said Robertson. “We average 300,000 new manufacturing jobs per year.” Robertson told commission members that …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Although an official public announcement has not yet been made, George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., will be retiring at the end of 2018. Robertson is the first full-time CEO of KEDCo. When Robertson arrived, in 2010, Kosciusko County’s unemployment rate was at 13.5 percent. By the end of 2015, …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson made his yearly report to the Milford Redevelopment Commission at its monthly meeting Monday, April 10, at town hall. Robertson’s focus was on the importance of education and housing to Kosciusko County’s future, and how TIF districts may change their traditional roles as a result. “Last …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission was visited by George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at town hall. Robertson updated the commission on KEDCO’s efforts to attract business and maintain a skilled workforce. According to Robertson, after three or four years of steady expansion, including the addition of …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, June 13, at town hall. Among the motions passed was one to set aside $2,500 for scholarships. With 11 new projects and 850 new manufacturing jobs paying $18.26 per hour in the works, Kosciusko County is in dire need of skilled labor. Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is partnering …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — No cost and low cost services available to small businesses were highlighted at the small business tune-up listening session Monday evening, April 25, at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. It was a special program sponsored by North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce for interested members.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center and North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce will host Small Business Tuneup Listening Session from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Tippecanoe Township building, 102 S. Morton St., North Webster. Representatives of these entities will listen to concerns …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson came before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, April 14, to talk of where Kosciusko County stands economically. Robertson said it was an excellent year last year. The county had 850 new manufacturing jobs and $63 million in new capital investment. He said the year ended …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation has released its annual report for 2015 and things are looking up. According to the report, Kosciusko County saw 11 projects that brought in 850 new jobs and an average wage of $18.26 per hour. These projects included three new employers and 11 expansions to existing workplaces and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Many people representing area businesses, local chambers and the Syracuse community turned out for Poly-Wood’s ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, March 7, taking place in the company’s new facility, located at 813 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “2015 was a fantastic year,” said George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. “It’s certainly the best in the five years I’ve been here.”

WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research and Development Credit and Section 179 expensing …read more.

Kosciusko County joined the 10 County Northeast Regional Partnership on Wednesday. “This partnership will bring us greater collaborative opportunities in areas important to our companies,” stated Kosciusko Economic Development Company President George Robertson. In addition to marketing and attraction efforts Robertson noted in the areas of workforce development, talent recruitment and talent retention, “a regional …read more.

WARSAW — Getting a 10-minute late start, due to a lack of quorum, Warsaw Common Council took its first look at the 2016 budget proposals for not-for-profits and four city departments. Not-for-profit requests totaling $206,000 were received from Kosciusko Community Senior Services, Animal Welfare League, City County Athletic Complex, Kosciusko Area Bus Service, Warsaw Community …read more.

At the May 14 meeting of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson updated the commission on economic developments in the county. “We’re standing strong, we’re above our historic numbers for people employed, we have people moving into the county,” said Robertson. “It looks like 2015 will be a strong …read more.

“The last time I was before you I talked about what a great couple of years it’s been,” George Robertson, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, told the Kosciusko County Council on Oct. 10. Robertson went on to report that unemployment had dropped once again. However, this poses a problem for some local employers. “Our employers …read more.

The June 2014 employment numbers are out and Kosciusko County’s job growth and persons employed is twice the Indiana percentage. Nextremity Solutions Inc. of Warsaw has also been recognized as one of the “2014 Indiana Companies to Watch.” Information was presented by the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Indiana Small Business Development Center, the …read more.

At its July Meeting of the Kosciusko County Council, the council received Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation’s second quarter report, reviewed the proposed budgets for many local non-profit organizations and reviewed tax abatements for R.R. Donnelley. “We’re number two in terms of projects,” said KEDCo president George Robertson, echoing Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Dave Behr’s report …read more.

The community collaborative effort to help recent graduates, the unemployed and the underemployed find fresh employment opportunities and career pathways to better paying jobs launched its Kosciusko Kickstart your career website today. “We want everyone in our community to let people looking for a full-time job and benefits know that the key is getting the …read more.

In April 2014, Department of Labor data released indicates Kosciusko County has finally exceeded the pre-recessionary 2008 total employed number. In April 2014, 38,492 people were employed in the county, exceeding the 2008 monthly average of 38,486. Unemployment has fallen below the full employment metric of 5% to 4.1%. “This is great news for the County …read more.

George Robertson, president of KEDCo, presented the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission with an update on his Kosciusko Kickstart program at the commission’s meeting on Thursday, May 8. The commission was shown a mockup of the Kosciusko Kickstart website. “We hope, in 2-3 weeks, we will be able to launch the website and begin aggressive recruitment of …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Committee meeting on May 8, KEDCo President George Robertson had plenty to report on economic growth and the Biomet-Zimmer merger. “We are still on an upward trend in the first quarter,” said Robertson. He reported the employment was going up and unemployment was going down. Average Monthly Employment Kosciusko County …read more.

“As I have chatted with you for the last year and a half, we need to address the skilled labor pool,” Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson said to the Kosciusko Redevelopment Commission on April 10. “Every prospect wants to know how much skilled labor you have and what’s your pipeline for creating skilled …read more.

President of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation George Robertson had a lot to tell the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at the April 11 meeting. First, Robertson showed the commission how Kosciusko County staked up in the annual Combined Ratings Corporate Survey. Robertson said this was a corporate survey of CEOs and site selectors asking “What do …read more.

The public hearing for a 10-year tax abatement requested by Biomet at last month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was approved at the council’s April meeting. Biomet’s expansion, which includes the purchase of several parcels of land, is expected to create 150 jobs over five years. Richard Helm, the attorney representing Biomet at the council meeting, …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties learned about economic development occurring in Kosciusko County when George Robertson, executive director, of KEDCo spoke at the March General Membership Meeting. Several area companies have expanded or are planning expansions in the near future, including Shilo, Patrick Industries, Spartech, Milestone (acquired Da Lite), Biomet and North Central Co-Op. …read more.

Biomet is asking the county for a tax abatement to expand its Warsaw campus, which is a multi-million dollar plan. At the Kosciusko County Council meeting this evening, Biomet legal counsel Richard Helm said, “We’re here for a tax abatement,” explaining that the medical device company plans to buy two tracts of land near its …read more.

Total employment in Kosciusko County, as of the end of 2013, was up with 2,683 more people employed in the county than in 2012. At a 7.4 percent increase in employed people, Kosciusko County had the highest percentage in North Central and Northeast Indiana. Only Allen County had a higher gross number at 5,500, and …read more.

Discussion of the proposed dissolution of the business personal property tax came up several times at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting Thursday. George Roberston, president of Kosciusko County Development Commission, mentioned it during his address to KCRC noting, “There’s yet to be an amendment written for revenue replacement.” He also mentioned a proposed legislation …read more.

Shiloh Industries, headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, announced it had acquired the Contech Casting plant and operations in Pierceton and Auburn and will be bringing new jobs to Kosciusko County. The company, according to Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., will invest $3.3 million in facility renovations and new manufacturing equipment in Pierceton. Plant manager Randy Kinsey …read more.

The state released labor data this week and officials at Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation used the information for a comparison as to how Kosciusko County is faring. Comparing local numbers with those of seven neighboring counties, KEDCo President George Roberston said, ” It indicates that a trained worker pipeline, which is one of KEDCo’s priorities, is …read more.

At the first Kosciusko County Council meeting of the year, economic development was the primary topic of discussion. “Being the first of the year I thought it would be good to summarize last year,” reported George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. “We had a number of expansions, we filled most of our large …read more.

PIERCETON, Ind. – OMCO, a manufacturer specializing in steel metal forming for the transportation industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in Pierceton. The Wickliffe, Ohio-based company will invest $6.7 million to renovate and equip its existing 85,000 square-foot facility in Pierceton, adding an additional 42,000 square-feet of functional manufacturing space by mid-2014 and …read more.

A small business tune-up listening session, sponsored by Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, drew several local small business owners and entrepreneurs Oct. 3. The session provided numerous resources for attendees while also giving them a chance to voice concerns and thoughts about further developing community …read more.

According to a report released by the National Association of Manufacturers, Indiana is among the top states in the country in creation of manufacturing job creation. According to the association, from December 2009 to March 2013, a total of 53.4 million jobs were created in the manufacturing job sector in Indiana. Only Michigan and Texas …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson has been selected as a panel member for the WorldFuture Society’s annual conference. This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago on Thursday, July 18, to Friday, July 19, and will feature a professional member forum on Monday, July 22. Roberston, who has spent …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Board President Brett Harter CGP, of Freeman & Harter Custom Homes, welcomed George Robertson, executive director of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. to the BAKFC General Membership Meeting.The members and guests heard about business start ups and expansions in Kosciusko County last year. Kosciusko County and Indiana are currently in an …read more.

During the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday night, George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, stated that Kosciusko County has experienced significant economic growth during a period of national uncertainty and decline. According to Robertson, Kosciusko County holds the lowest unemployment rate for northwest Indiana counties. The county has a 7.2 percent unemployment rate, …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation welcomes a tier one orthopedic medical device manufacturing company, Micro Machine, to Warsaw. With the right talent pool and many of the company’s customers located in Kosciusko County, Micro Machine found a property on 4310 Corridor Dr. to be the ideal location for expansion. Micro Machine is based in Kalamazoo, Mich., …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recognized seven individuals who were innovators and entrepreneurs in the county and the six company’s which were the result of their innovations and entrepreneurship. The  second annual Induction Ceremony and dinner was held Thursday. Jan and John Rinker and Rinker Boats, Tobias Buck and Paragon Medical, Adele De Berri and Da-Lite …read more.

A 270-acre area of land immediately northeast of the town of Milford has made another cut in the process of deciding where a $70 million to $80 million grain processing facility will locate. George Robertson of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation confirmed Wednesday that the number of sites under consideration by the company has been …read more.

A major agricultural processor is looking to build a facility in the region, and the Milford area has made it through to the final round of consideration. The 270 acres of farmland immediately northeast of Milford Junction are owned by several people and corporations, including BRTB Investments and CSX. The company’s key site criteria, according …read more.

Did you know that the United States is the second largest hog producer in the world at 60 million hogs raised annually? Only China, at 466 million, leads the U.S. Third is Brazil with 33 million hogs. The U.S. ships over 4 billion pounds of pork products annually to foreign markets with a value of …read more.