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Focusing on quality of life issues

Monday, July 18, 2016
Economic Development director points to projects and groups that have an impact Quality of life issues are a key component as Wells County attempts to retain talent and increase its population, says Chad Kline, the county’s economic development director. Kline points to the construction of trailsRead more

To TIF or Not to TIF?

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
IEDA CEO Lee Lewellen calls TIF a "critical tool" for economic development. The Indiana Economic Development Association says a new study confirms Tax Increment Financing as a "beneficial tool" for economic development. The study was carried out by economists from the University of Southern IndianaRead more

APC OKs plan for development on city’s south side

Friday, June 3, 2016
By MATTHEW LeBLANC The Wells County Area Plan Commission signed off Thursday on a 66,200 square foot development plan on Bluffton’s south side. The plan, from the George Swinford Revocable Trust, calls for construction of an office/warehouse building and 11 parking spaces at 350 E. State St., nearRead more

APC OKs plan for development on city’s south side

Friday, June 3, 2016
By MATTHEW LeBLANC The Wells County Area Plan Commission signed off Thursday on a 66,200 square foot development plan on Bluffton’s south side. The plan, from the George Swinford Revocable Trust, calls for construction of an office/warehouse building and 11 parking spaces at 350 E. State St., nearRead more

Buckhorn, Inc. joins Indiana’s Environmental Stewardship Program

Monday, May 16, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS – Buckhorn, Inc. joined Indiana’s Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). Jim Weingart, office director of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM’s) Northern Regional Office, presented Rick Singer, Plant Manager, with a commemorative plaque and flag, signifying theRead more

Ossian businesses have tax abatements approved

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Ossian Town Council members Monday night approved a 10-year tax abatement request for Roembke Manufacturing and Design for $1,975,000 for various CNC lathes, mill machines, vertical milling machines, laser cutting equipment, grinding equipment, optical measuring equipment, molding presses, andRead more

Indiana gets top rank for best state for business

Monday, May 9, 2016
Indianapolis – Indiana ranked first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business by Chief Executive magazine, advancing one spot from No. 6 overall just last year. The magazine’s “Best & Worst States For Business” ranking is based on surveys of more than 500 CEOs. According toRead more

Full speed ahead on Interurban Trail

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Bluffton’s Interurban Trail, which will run from the Wabash River north to the intersection of Monroe Street/Wells County Road 200N, is apparently good to go. The project, a 1.8-mile pedestrian/bike pathway, which will run along the west side of Main Street/Ind. 1, received a bid of $1,646,617.09Read more

Regional Food Network Phase 1 Study Released

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Northeast Indiana Regional Food Network, led by Wells County Economic Development, released the Northeast Indiana Food Network’s Phase 1 Report recently completed by Manheim Solutions, Inc., of Elgin, Ill. Wells County Economic Development contracted with Manheim Solutions toRead more

Brazilian company buys Bluffton Motor Works

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
New ownership plans no operational changes A Brazilian company has purchased Bluffton Motor Works LLC. WEG S.A., a company based in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, announced the acquisition of the Bluffton based company Monday. The company says no major changes will be forthcoming in BlMW’s operation. “Read more

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