Today Gov. Mike Pence joined executives from 17 companies to announce expansion plans that are expected to create a combined 648 new jobs in Indiana. These new jobs are anticipated to pay an average annual salary higher than $82,900, which is 85 percent higher than the state’s average wage. KSM Location Advisors would like to … Continue reading Eight KSM Location Advisors Clients Recognized by Gov. Pence Today
Tax credits, training grants, and other state economic development incentives are usually in the news when they are going to the big guys — large employers who are bringing hundreds of new jobs and investing millions of dollars in the community. What you might not know is that many of those same incentives are available … Continue reading How to Get and Maximize State Incentives to Help Fund Your Start-Up
President of KSM Location Advisors, Katie Culp, appeared alongside Trevor Yager, president and CEO of Trendy Minds, and Murray Clark, partner at Faegre Baker Daniels, on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. The INsiders offered perspective on topics ranging from holiday spending to a potential NFL franchise in Northwest Indiana. More notably, they provided insights on … Continue reading KSM Location Advisors’ President Appears on Inside INdiana Business
The state of Indiana unveiled its Regional Cities Initiative earlier this year with great fanfare, and with good reason. At a price tag of $84 million, Indiana hopes that its underwriting of regional economic development efforts will pay big dividends towards sustainable economic development success. Regional Cities, a competitive platform overseen by the Indiana Economic Development … Continue reading Are Economic Development Efforts in Northeast Indiana at Risk?
Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, appeared alongside University of Indianapolis Associate Professor of Finance Matt Will and Bingham Greenebaum Doll Partner Andy Gruber on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. The trio focused largely on recent happenings in Indiana’s manufacturing sector, offering their perspectives on the Subaru expansion; Rolls Royce’s decision to open a … Continue reading Culp Makes Fourth Appearance on the Inside INdiana Business INsiders Panel
Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, appeared alongside Sticksnleaves’ VP of corporate development and operations, Kristen Cooper, and Faegre Baker Daniels’ partner, Murray Clark, on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. It was a big week for Indiana economic development efforts. The panel discussed the merits – and demerits – of President Obama’s … Continue reading Culp Appears on the 8/7/15 Inside INdiana Business INsiders Panel
Katie Culp appeared for the second time this quarter on Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel. Along with Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl and Gregory & Appel Insurance’s Steve Appel, Culp provided opinions on Glenda Ritz’s bid for the governor’s seat, Indy Eleven’s coaching changes, and, most pertinent to her efforts, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to nix the Illiana Expressway. … Continue reading Culp Appears on the Inside INdiana Business INsiders Panel
This editorial piece by Tim Cook ran in the May 30, 2015, issue of the Indianapolis Business Journal. With each passing biennium budget, the Legislature has tough choices to make. This challenge includes funding economic development programs. As reported May 18 by IBJ, a change made during the 2015 session will allow the Indiana Economic … Continue reading Don’t Hamstring Development Incentives
KSM Location Advisors is pleased to release the 2015 Indiana Legislative Update, which recaps new tax laws passed during this year’s General Assembly. There was a flurry of legislative activity this session that impacts economic development and taxes. You’ll find summaries of all those changes and more. Please feel free contact any of the specialists … Continue reading 2015 Legislative Update
State and local governments throughout the United States offer a variety of tax credits, training grants, and other negotiated incentives to growing companies. These programs have historically been geared toward a fairly specific set of industries, such as manufacturing and life sciences. However, tides are changing as transportation and logistics projects are now being considered … Continue reading Transportation Companies Gaining Traction with Economic Development Officials