WARSAW — It was after 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 21, before Warsaw Common Council members reached the third and fourth items on its agenda. The final two agenda items finalized the funding for not-for-profit organizations and transferred funds. A 2 1/2 hour discussion had been held on the issuance of bonds for a third fire station.

KOSCIUSKO — July figures from WorkOne indicate Kosciusko County hit another high with 40,776 individuals employed in the county in July of this year (latest data available). An increase of over 2,000 more jobs in the county since the previous high in 2007. An increase of over 6,000 more jobs since KEDCo was formed in …read more.

Site Selection Magazine this week released its list of the top 100 micropolitan (small cities) in America ranking for economic development success. Warsaw made the top 20 in that list. Indiana is listed as the sixth best state in the nation, with Frankfort, Huntington, Jasper, Madison and Seymour making the top 100 micropolitans. Kosciusko Economic …read more.

At it’s March 12 meeting, the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission had two members take their oath of office, heard a report on the county’s TIF districts and were updated on the efforts of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. The commission did not meet last month. Taking care of a little general housekeeping, members Larry Teghtmeyer …read more.

The Department of Labor has released employment data from December 2014, and the numbers are quite favorable for Kosciusko County. (Photo Provided) The county’s unemployment rate has consistently been among the lowest in the state, and that trend continued through the end of last year. Kosciusko County was at 4.7 percent, more than a whole …read more.

College isn’t cheap. There’s no doubt about that. And with the class of 2015 about to be up to their ears in college applications, the esteemed finance publisher Kiplinger has offered up its list of best college values in the nation. And a number of Hoosier schools made the list. “We salute this year’s top …read more.

North Central Cooperative Inc. announced today that it would expanding its operations to Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the company will invest $8.27 million renovate to equip two buildings on a 78-acre crop service center in Mentone, adding more than 18,000 square-feet of production and office space. “Indiana knows agriculture. To cultivate agricultural …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 the July meeting of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, Dave Behr, the regional director of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, shared with the commission the tools that the state has for courting business, and Kosciusko County’s economic standing in Indiana. Behr’s primary objective is attracting new businesses, primarily manufacturing and distribution companies, to his region, …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is leading a series of Small Business Tune-Up listening sessions throughout Kosciusko County. The events are a joint effort of KEDCo, the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, the town’s chambers of commerce and the towns themselves. The first listening session was held in Syracuse on Oct. 3 and gave …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.

Precision Wire Services, headquartered in North Webster, recently expanded their facility and finished a second production line, allowing Precision Wire to create six new jobs and double its production capacity. This expansion is a 35 percent increase in staff as Precision Wire has grown from 17 to 23 full-time employees. “One of our manufacturing strengths,” …read more.

[weaver_youtube XsEIIMt-7Rk rel=0] Winona Powder Coating Inc. held a grand opening celebration today to officially welcome the new Etna Green production plant at 9876 W. Old U.S. 30. The grand opening of the 167,000-square-foot facility, which is the former location of Shulte Homes, according to owner and CEO Jamie Visker, “will increase efficiency and allow …read more.

Nine non-profit agencies made budget presentations to the Kosciusko County Council last night. Most of them projected increases to their budgets as federal and state funds decrease, adding additional stress and reductions on the services they provide. Budget increases for 2014 across the board totaled $70,915. Among the nine non-profits present last night were Kosciusko …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.

Budgets were the key topic of Monday night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Requests were presented by non-profit organizations for their 2013 budgets. The City-Council Athletic Complex is requesting $20,000, which reflects an $11,000 decrease over the 2012 budget. The Animal Welfare League, which was credited for working hard to raise donations, is requesting $16,500 from …read more.

Representatives for a dozen nonprofit organizations in Kosciusko County came before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night to give brief descriptions of their programs and explain why the funding is necessary. The most in-depth presentation of the evening was given by George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. Robertson said the $177,000 KEDCo is …read more.

Nine non-profit organizations came before Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday morning requesting funding for 2013 totaling over a half million dollars. Making their annual appeals, some organizations requested an increase of funds from last year citing several reasons. All totaled, the nine agencies requested $562,384. Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. is seeking $177,000, which is a $25,000 …read more.