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This article originally appeared in The Indiana Manufacturer. It’s no secret that Indiana has a highly competitive business environment backed by a state administration that is committed to growing existing and attracting new businesses. However, the businesses themselves often don’t understand what incentive programs are available to support growth plans. As one of the largest employment … Continue reading Incentive Tools for Indiana Manufacturers

Between speculation about possible recession, the “multigenerational traffic jam” in many companies today, and the second anniversary of the #MeToo movement, employee and workforce issues are front and center in today’s economic development world. Katie Culp and Tim Cook recently discussed this and more with Gerry Dick on (i) on Economic Development. According to a … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Boomers, Millennials, #MeToo and More

Donna Niesen has been named by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as a 2019 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year. The award honors community leaders who give their time and expertise to the Chamber for the benefit of all Hoosier businesses. Niesen, a multistate tax advisory partner with KSM Location Advisors, works closely with … Continue reading Niesen Named Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year

KSM Location Advisors’ Katie Culp and Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Josh Malarsky will speak at the Indiana Apartment Association’s 2019 Multifamily Industry Summit. Taking place Nov. 19 in Indianapolis, the annual summit is a can’t-miss opportunity for multi-family real estate executives, developers, regional level staff, and management to hear about trends and developments in the … Continue reading Culp to Discuss Effects of Tax Reform on Deal-Making at Multi-Family Industry Summit

LITTLE ROCK, AR (Sept. 20, 2019) – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced today Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, will locate an inspection and distribution center in West Memphis, Ark. The company plans to invest approximately $40 million in the building, equipment and infrastructure, and create more than 400 … Continue reading Carvana to Open Inspection, Distribution Center in West Memphis

Many stories about the “r word” have hit the national media in recent weeks, causing hesitancy in the marketplace and potentially affecting the pace of economic development decision-making. Katie Culp and Tim Cook discuss who recession would impact the most and other what-ifs on the most recent (i) on Economic Development with Gerry Dick. Industries … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: What If Recession Hits?

RALEIGH, NC (Aug. 29, 2019) – Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars will locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $30 million in Concord over the coming years. “The … Continue reading Governor Cooper Announces Carvana Will Create More Than 400 Jobs in Cabarrus County

Having just returned from the Trustbelt national site selection conference, Tim Cook and Katie Culp had a mass of issues to discuss on the most recent (i) on Economic Development with Gerry Dick. Indianapolis Red Line After years of anticipation, the Indianapolis Red Line is nearing completion. Ever a fan of mass transit, KSM Location … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Mass Transit, Indy’s Incentives Roadmap, and More

Katie Culp and Tim Cook have been tapped to lead and participate in TrustBelt’s Corporate & Consultants Forum, a conference that brings together corporate decision makers, site consultants, and economic development agencies who make vital location decisions for the U.S. Rust Belt region. Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, will moderate a panel discussion on … Continue reading KSM Location Advisors to Lead TrustBelt Discussions

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 15, 2019) – Hoosier Logistics Inc. (Hoosier), a logistics and supply chain management provider, announced plans today to grow its operations in Indiana through multiple expansions, scaling its corporate office in Indianapolis and adding its first satellite office in Fort Wayne, more than doubling its Indiana workforce by adding up to 45 new jobs over … Continue reading Hoosier Logistics Doubling Workforce in Multi-City Expansion