News & Case Studies
I&M and Cornerstone Alliance Partner to Increase Business Attraction and Expansion Efforts
Berrien County, Michigan, has completed a comprehensive study to identify key industrial and commercial sites that would be attractive to new and expanding industry.
Read MoreBridgman Study Ramps Up Hotel Search
In a hotel study commissioned by the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and supported by Indiana Michigan Power, consulting firm TS Worldwide, LLC found that the local and tourism markets can support a 65-80 room limited service hotel. A site along Red Arrow Highway and I-94 midway between Weko Beach and Dunes State Park would be a prime location.
Read MoreFaurecia Clean Mobility Selects AEP Certified Site
Faurecia Clean Mobility, a global manufacturer of automotive emissions control systems, plans to locate a new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Airport Business Center site was recently certified as "shovel ready" through the AEP Quality Sites Program backed by McCallum Sweeney Consulting.
Faurecia will hire 144 and invest more than $4 million.
Grant County Honors Area Business Investments
The Grant County Economic Growth Council honors over 60 businesses for investments made in 2016.
Read MoreGeneral Cable announces $18 million expansion
General Cable will invest $18 million in its Marion, Indiana facility. General Cable manufactures cable and wire products for the energy, industrial, specialty, construction and communications markets.
Read MoreCross Street Partners to Purchase & Redevelop GE Broadway Campus
Cross Street Partners of Baltimore will purchase the historic GE campus to redevelop as a mixed-use innovation district including commercial, retail, institutional and residential space.
Read MoreRV Shipments Hit Record Numbers
The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association says RV shipments hit their highest total in 40 years in 2016. Nearly 431,000 total units were sold, which is a more than 15 percent increase over the previous year and the seventh consecutive year the industry saw an increase in shipments.
Read MoreI&M funds Noble County training program
I&M provided a grant to Noble County Economic Development Corporation to assist in promoting the Manufacturing Entry Training Academy (META) to introduce residents to manufacturing.
Read MoreMullinix Packaging
By optimizing the system and controls, the facility was able to save an estimated 2.8 million kWh per year. Since the upgrade, more lines are capable of running for greater production periods resulting in increased output of product and profits. The total capital investment of $237,284 was offset by an incentive check from I&M worth $148,488.
Read MoreGM Announces Key Investment in Marion Metal Center
General Motors announced plans today to invest more than $90 million to expand its operations in Grant County, Indiana.
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