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ALLEN
Maxim Medical Services announced that it will move its distribution and headquarters operation to Allen County. The medical equipment provider will invest $1.6 million and is slated for completion in 2012.
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Craftline Graphics announced that it is expanding its Fort Wayne location. The children's activity book printing company will invest $1.5 million in a project that will add 75 new job positions. Craftline Graphics will also retain over 100 current jobs. The expansion is a result of Craftline Graphics' bringing to Fort Wayne one of the largest publishers of children's activity books in North America. Craftline will provide the publisher with printing, warehousing and fulfillment capabilities.
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DEKALB
Rieke was recently honored with inclusion into Indiana's exclusive Environmental Stewardship Program after it decreased its water use by 17 percent in one year. Less than 50 Indiana companies and less than 1 percent of Indiana manufacturing companies have qualified and earned this status. more
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman recently named Waterloo, IN part of the Indiana Main Street program administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Waterloo will now gain access to additional support for economic development efforts associated with the development of their downtown and commercial business districts.
LAGRANGE
Governor Mitch Daniels honored Schlemmer Hardware of LaGrange County for its longevity and community service efforts at a ceremony held at Indiana's Statehouse. Schlemmer Hardware was founded in 1888 and was one of 97 companies state-wide to receive this year's honor.
The LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation was approved for funding in the amount of $250,000 to seed the LaGrange County Investment Fund by the LaGrange County Commissioners and the Council at a special joint meeting.
NOBLE
Seven businesses from Noble County were among many honored Thursday by Governor Mitch Daniels for longevity and community service. The awards were presented at the Indiana Statehouse during the annual Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards ceremony. more
The East Park Roberts Addition infrastructure improvements are now complete, literally paving the way for new industry at the East Industrial Park. According to Derby, there is an undeveloped parcel at the south end of Riemke Road which will now have access to city utilities and the infrastructure additions also allowed for the recent expansion of Courier Corp.
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WABASH
After 18 months of work, the Economic Development Group of Wabash County has successfully secured deficiency guarantees from the City of Wabash and Wabash County in support of manufacturer Harvey Industries. The city and county have each agreed to guarantee 5 percent of Harvey's working capital through CEDIT funds. Harvey Industries is the largest aluminum casting operation in the country and is currently working on contracts with GM that have brought in 200 new positions with more likely to come.
WHITLEY
The Whitley County Consolidated Schools Board of Trustees recently passed a series of resolutions that indicated its intention to move forward with the creation of a New Tech high school in Columbia City.
Family-owned Johnson Bros., Sign Co., is celebrating the success of three generations and 80 years of commitment to providing top quality signs throughout Indiana and all over the United States. Imagination, quality and customer service have contributed to the establishment of the local company's continued successes in northeast Indiana.
Whitley County's first annual Veteran's Marathon attracted runners from all over Indiana and surrounding states, successfully showcasing its extensive hospitality and prompting one runner to dub the race the "Greatest Small Town Race in the Country."
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