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On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss Indiana’s top economic development news stories, including Amazon’s top 20 HQ2 list and Gov. Holcomb’s recent State of the State address. Amazon naming Indianapolis as one of its 20 HQ2 finalists is a recognition of all that the city has to offer, … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Cook, Culp Talk Amazon, State of the State

In the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than three decades, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law Dec. 22, 2017. Select changes in this new law affect the real estate industry more than others and should be taken into account by owners, developers, managers, and tenants. … Continue reading Cook to Discuss Tax Reform’s Impact on the Real Estate Industry

To say 2017 was a newsworthy year for the state of Indiana would be an understatement. From the Amazon HQ2 buzz to record-breaking economic development deals, the Hoosier state was proactive in all the right ways. But, as we kick off 2018, what can we learn from the past year’s successes, and how will they … Continue reading KSM Location Advisors’
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INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 5, 2018) – Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives from Direct Connect Logistix (DCL), a national transportation and logistics firm, today as the company cut the ribbon on its new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, which will allow the company to nearly double its team since beginning the … Continue reading Logistics Company Opens New Downtown Indy Headquarters, Plans Job Growth

This article originally appeared on ibj.com. Although 2018 is a non-budget year for the Indiana General Assembly, lawmakers still face a slew of challenges when they return in January. Many of those share an underlying commonality: workforce development. The fact is, workforce development affects many aspects of the economy, including education and training, the creation … Continue reading Workforce Development to Dominate Session

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2017) – Indianapolis-based Moser Consulting Inc. says it is looking to grow with the Indy technology scene. The company is planning to invest more than $1.5 million to expand its operations in Marion County and add 116 jobs by the end of 2022. In an email to Inside INdiana Business, a Moser spokesperson … Continue reading Moser Consulting Adding Indy Jobs

What were the biggest Indiana economic development successes of 2017; what regions of the state were standout economic performers; and what does Indiana need to do differently in 2018 to land even more investment? As 2017 comes to a close, Tim Cook and Katie Culp answer these questions and more on December’s (i) on Economic Development … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: 2017 Wrap-Up

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Dec. 6, 2017) – Formstack, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company with a mission to empower its users through simple and elegant tools that remove the complexity from everyday business processes, today announced plans to open a new office in Colorado Springs, Colo. In conjunction with the announcement, the company also revealed plans to add 55 new … Continue reading Formstack Announces Corporate Expansion with Colorado Springs Office

The article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. The most unexpected part of the 2022 College Football National Playoff Championship host city announcement was not the winning city itself, it was that the winning city – Indianapolis – was not even required to submit a bid. It was invited to host the championship as part of a … Continue reading Despite Indy Wins, Economic Improvements Are Needed

On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp joined Gerry Dick to discuss the impact high-profile sporting events has on Indiana’s economy. From bidding on the 1987 Pan American Games to building the Hoosier Dome before there was even a team to play in it, Indianapolis has made sports one … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Cook, Culp Talk Economic Impact of High-Profile Sporting Events