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The Indiana Pacers and the Marion County Capital Improvement Board have reached a deal to keep professional basketball in Indianapolis for the long-haul. On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss the benefits of the City’s reinvestment in this very important economic asset, as well … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: The Indiana Pacers and Capital Improvement

Eli Lilly and Co. received final approval for property tax abatement on a $90 million investment it’s making at its technology center in downtown Indianapolis. On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp sat down with Gerry Dick to discuss whether providing incentives for this type of project is good … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Lilly Tax Abatement Debate

This article originally appeared on insideindianabusiness.com. Several high-profile economic development projects are making headlines in central Indiana. Indianapolis-based site selection firm KSM Location Advisors says efforts at the Indianapolis International Airport, as well as proposed projects such as Eleven Park and the expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and addition of two new downtown Indy … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development:
Economic Development Efforts Continue to Make Waves

Jennifer Erner has been honored as an Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient by Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. The award honors an individual who – though not a breast cancer survivor – is steadfast, passionate, dependable, dedicated, available, and overall has made exceptional contributions to the mission of Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. Fueled by the … Continue reading Erner Honored by Susan G. Komen Central Indiana

Although 2019 has just begun, economic development is already dominating the Indiana news headlines. On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp join Gerry Dick to discuss proposed projects such as Indy Eleven’s new stadium, critical issues to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session, and trends that will be … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development
2019 Outlook

Tim Cook and Katie Culp recently sat down with Gerry Dick to discuss the biggest economic development stories of 2018 and thoughts about the year ahead on the most recent (i) on Economic Development. Amazon HQ2 By far the most talked-about story of the year, Amazon’s search for its second headquarters – otherwise known as … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development:
Biggest Stories of 2018

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

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

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”