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This article originally appeared on InsideINdianaBusiness.com. Economic development deals are in the news all the time. As companies announce expansions or headquarter relocations, the media is rife with details about incentives offered to secure these projects. Some argue that these incentives would not be necessary if governments did not compete against one another for projects. But … Continue reading Are Tax Incentives an Economic Development Answer?

ATLANTA (Sept. 5, 2018) – MemberClicks, the leading provider of membership management software for small to mid-sized associations and chambers, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office space in Carmel, IN. The new office is located in Midtown Carmel, right in the heart of the Arts and Design District with walkout access … Continue reading MemberClicks Opens New Office in Carmel, IN

This article originally appeared on InsideINdianaBusiness.com. A year after Amazon.com Inc. (NYSE: AMZN) announced plans for a second headquarters, a site selection expert believes Indianapolis remains a long-shot, despite putting together an “A-plus proposal.” KSM Location Advisors Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook says some of the factors weighing against Indianapolis are largely out of the city’s control, like … Continue reading Cook: Indy Likely ‘Long-Shot’ One Year After Amazon Announcement

Katie Culp has been selected as a member of Hoosier Women Forward’s inaugural class. The Hoosier Women Forward leadership program is aimed at preparing and propelling Democratic women into influential roles in the public and private sectors. More than 100 women applied to be part of the first class, and all applicants demonstrated an interest … Continue reading Culp Named to Inaugural Class of Hoosier Women Forward Leadership Program

This article originally appeared on InsideINdianaBusiness.com. With Indiana consistently hovering near record-low unemployment, it’s no surprise employers are struggling mightily to fill all shapes and sizes of positions. And Indiana is not alone. This employment crisis is happening throughout the country. Companies have been trying to tackle this issue on their own for some time. … Continue reading Statewide Solutions to the Employment Crisis

On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp joined Gerry Dick to discuss how the workforce shortage is impacting Indiana’s ability to bring new economic development projects to the state. Just how big is the workforce shortage issue? “It’s huge, and it’s national. When you look at the national unemployment rate, virtually everyone … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development:
Indiana’s Workforce Shortage

This article originally appeared in Area Development. As we near the one-year mark since Amazon initiated its HQ2 search, the excitement and hoopla that greeted this economic development Super Bowl has given way to the criticism that’s inevitably foisted upon this sort of undertaking: The jobs, capital investment, and various other benefits are undeniable, but … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Being in the
Running for Amazon HQ2

Today the Indianapolis Business Journal unveiled the Fast 25, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Indianapolis. All Fast 25 honorees saw revenue increases of at least 60 percent between 2015 and 2017, and more than half saw 100 percent growth in that same period. KSM Location Advisors congratulates the following clients for … Continue reading Eight KSM Location Advisors Clients Recognized in “Fast 25”

INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2018) – SalesPond, a global lead generation, sales, data and marketing solutions provider, announced plans today to establish its first U.S.-based location in Indiana, creating 36 new, high-wage jobs by 2023. “Indiana is quickly establishing itself as a thriving and competitive hub for technology, gaining recognition across the U.S. and attracting new businesses … Continue reading Australia-Based Tech Company Chooses Indiana For First U.S. Location

Tim Cook and Katie Culp joined Gerry Dick on the most recent (i) on Economic Development to discuss Indianapolis’ large-scale, high-profile redevelopment projects, including what’s at stake and the potential economic impact. 16 Tech This 60-acre urban redevelopment project with a focus on biosciences has spanned three mayoral administrations. Cook and Culp cite the complex-but-impressive … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Indy’s Mega Redevelopment Projects