Funding Approved for Industrial Park Consultants

The property is located within the IEC's Core Development Area highlighted in red. (image courtesy of Bill Schalliol)

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The St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission has approved a total of $120,000 in contracts for consultants related to a proposed industrial park near New Carlisle. The South Bend Tribune reports the consultants will be tasked with coordinating information about the project and providing public relations work.

Elkhart-based strategic growth firm Insight Strategic Concepts received a $55,000 contract. Andy Kostielny, president of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, said the firm will gather public input and incorporate it into the long-term plan for the park, according to the publication.

Mishawaka-based public relations firm Big Idea Co. received a $66,000 contract for traditional public relations work. The Tribune reports the contract could also include work for other economic development projects.

The IEC is a 7,200-acre project area and current development plans are centered on a 2,900-acre Core Development Area, the majority of which is undeveloped. Last month, a 114-acre portion of the property was rezoned for industrial use and Bill Schalliol, director of economic development for the county, said at least one project could break ground this year.

You can read the full story from the South Bend Tribune by clicking here.