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
NEW ALBANY, IN (Nov. 14, 2017) – SmartBox, a dental patient attraction company that offers digital and web marketing services for dentists, announced plans today to expand its operation in Floyd County, creating up to 100 new, high-wage jobs by 2022. “Hoosier entrepreneurs continue to showcase that Indiana is the best place to start a business, grow … Continue reading Indiana-Established Digital Marketing Firm Grows Footprint in Southeast Indiana
Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors (KSMLA), has been selected as one of Indy’s 2017 Best and Brightest by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. The award honors 100 outstanding young professionals, ages 40 and under in 10 different industries, who are making their mark as up-and-coming talent and the next generation of leaders in … Continue reading Culp Recognized as Indy’s Best and Brightest
The article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. Last week’s (i) on Economic Development put the spotlight on Indiana’s opioid epidemic and its impact on the economy. What could two people involved in site selection and economic development possibly have to say about this crisis? As it turns out, a lot. Opioid and other drug abuse has a significant … Continue reading The Growing Toll of The Opioid Epidemic
Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, recently spoke at the 2017 Credits and Incentives Symposium in Chicago, hosted by the Institute for Professionals in Taxation. Culp, alongside EY’s Brandon Pyers, presented a session titled, “What’s New on the Eastern Front? An Evaluation of Strategic Changes to Economic Development Incentives and Policy in the Eastern … Continue reading All Quiet on the Eastern Front of Incentives?
The bids are in! After all the fanfare, 238 proposals from 43 states have been submitted in pursuit of Amazon’s second North American headquarters, a.k.a. HQ2. The arrival of the submission deadline has given way to a spontaneous combustion of armchair site selection forecasters, all predicting with great authority which cities are the likely frontrunners … Continue reading Amazon HQ2: What about New York?
This article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. Spaces Indiana, a competitive design showcase of innovative workspaces in Indiana, recently celebrated five winners from its 2017 pool of candidates, including MOBI, greenlight.guru, Flaherty & Collins, Mimir, and Bradley & Montgomery. These winners were chosen from dozens of forward-thinking, innovative companies who understand that workplace design is critical to … Continue reading A Good ‘Space’ Is About More Than Design