Katie Culp has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250, a list of the most influential business leaders across the state in multiple industries. Culp was selected for her many accomplishments in the economic development and real estate arena. She currently serves as CEO of KSM Location Advisors, Katz, Sapper & Miller’s site … Continue reading Katie Culp Named to IBJ’s Inaugural Indiana 250
This article originally appeared in the IBJ.com. As the dust settles from this year’s session of the Indiana General Assembly, there is one piece of legislation that communities across Indiana should pay attention to as it relates to our state’s ability to attract new jobs and investment. Senate Bill 361, recently signed into law by … Continue reading Approach New Innovation Districts with Optimism
Indiana’s 2022 legislative session started off strong. Hundreds of bills were introduced that promised big changes for Indiana businesses. Unfortunately, even with Republican supermajorities in both chambers, only a quarter of the bills that lawmakers introduced got signed by the time session adjourned in March. Even though the final scorecard looks different than it did … Continue reading 2022 Indiana Legislative Update
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made it clear that one of the top items on his 2022 legislative agenda was the reduction of Indiana’s business personal property tax – and the Indiana legislature has taken note. In mid-January, the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee passed its tax cut proposal, which would exempt the minimum tax … Continue reading The Impact of Eliminating Indiana’s 30% Depreciation Floor
Determining the location of a company’s next facility or assessing whether to move existing operations have always been high-stakes, complex decisions for management teams. But these decisions have become even more challenging since the COVID-19 pandemic injected unprecedented elements of uncertainty into the economic environment – and everyday life. By creating supply chain, workforce, and … Continue reading New KSM Location Advisors President Breaks Down Effects of Pandemic on the Economic Development World
The 2021 Indiana legislative session nearly snuck under the radar this year as our news cycle continues to be dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is much to unpack from this year’s session, including what tools the Indiana General Assembly made available for continued pandemic recovery. While a few new programs were created, legislators … Continue reading 2021 Indiana Legislative Update
This article originally appeared on thehill.com More than 140 small cities across America are worried that the federal Office of Management and Budget is about to hand them a demotion. Their anxiety stems from a group of technical advisers who proposed the office change the standard by which it measures what qualifies as a Metropolitan … Continue reading Small Cities Fret Over Feds Redefining Metro Areas
This article originally appeared on IBJ.com. An Indiana Senate committee has approved a controversial bill that would strip most of the zoning control for Marion County away from the city of Indianapolis. Senate Bill 392, authored by Republican Sen. Mike Young of Indianapolis, would give each township in Marion County—except for Center Township—its own board … Continue reading Senate committee approves bill to take away zoning control from Indianapolis
With property tax deadlines looming, Indiana property owners are looking for relief in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. From payment extensions to potential assessment adjustments, there are options that could alleviate immediate financial obligations. Real property taxes payable in 2020 In Executive Order 20-05, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb officially extended the 2020 spring installment tax … Continue reading COVID-19 Relief for Indiana Property Owners
The federal government is making a lot of COVID-19 relief programs available. Where do I start, and how quickly do I need to act? It is a bit overwhelming, and new information is coming out every day. Take a deep breath, because KSM Location Advisors, with the help of Katz, Sapper & Miller, is working … Continue reading Paycheck Protection Program: What Should You Be Doing Now?
