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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 170 results for Development, Economic.
| ID | 101970 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City cuts ribbon on streetscape project |
| Notes | Development, Economic; Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson (middle) celebrates with other members of the community who made the streetscape project possible after cutting a special metal ribbon near Indiana Toll Road Exit 92 |
| Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Roberson, Rod (mayor), Indiana Toll Road, Aspire Elkhart, Huber, Mike |
| ID | 76226 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mayor cites achievements, says he's optimistic |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mayor Rod Roberson |
| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Development, Economic |
| ID | 74760 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council declares EDA for industrial development |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Goshen Common Council, Development, Economic, County Road 36 |
| ID | 66653 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City casting its economic future |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart rendering |
| Date | August 6, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River District, Economic Diversity, Development, Economic |
| ID | 61186 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen studying upper floor development downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Main Street in Goshen |
| Date | January 16, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Downtown Goshen, Development, Economic |
| ID | 61161 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | More developing situations |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Interior of Goshen Theater; Exterior of Elkhart Youth and Community Center |
| Date | January 3, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Goshen Inn, Elkhart Aquatic Center, Development, Economic |
| ID | 60916 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'It is going to be unbelievable': State economic development official says Elkhart area poised to grow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Pete McCown, Jim Schellinger and Regina Emberton; Jim Schellinger |
| Date | November 3, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Indiana, Elkhart |
| ID | 59370 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Study sees some economic advantages |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | January 24, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | LGBTQ Community, Development, Economic |
| ID | 59289 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Leaders back Regional Cities cash boost |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | January 6, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic, Funding |
| ID | 59206 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Legislators: Request for extra $42M likely to be approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 17, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 59202 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart boosters kept close eye on events in Indy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 16, 2015 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 59198 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $84M question gets answered today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | December 15, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 59097 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Proposal includes $17M for Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 23, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 59038 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart region a 'leading contender' for state funds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | November 10, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 58983 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | District candidates zero in on policing, economic development, annexation |
| Notes | Council candidates |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | October 30, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Controller's Office, Development, Economic, Annexations, Elections |
| ID | 58721 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart hopes plan betters downtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | September 7, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 58719 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Got change for $127 million? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Illustration of Market District |
| Date | September 5, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 58698 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $127M proposed for East Jackson projects |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | State economic development leaders |
| Date | September 2, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 58644 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City visits key in zone's bid for regional cities funds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | August 20, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 58627 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties' plan for $42 million in regional cities |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | August 18, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 57969 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bergl, McCown to represent Elkhart on development authority |
| Notes | Dallas Bergl; Pete McCown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 57678 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Authority will apply for grant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 14, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 57618 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council to look at creating development authorities |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | June 11, 2015 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Regional Cities Initiative, Elkhart County Council, Regional Cities of Northern Indiana, Development, Economic |
| ID | 54974 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Heartland expansion would bring jobs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 18, 2014 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Development, Economic, Employment |
| ID | 54116 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Consultant outlines path toward higher-paying jobs, more for economy |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 25, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County, Development, Economic |
| ID | 53809 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lawmakers, local leaders divided |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of legislators |
| Date | March 8, 2014 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Government, Indiana State, Development, Economic, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 53801 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State bill would revamp tax district law |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | March 7, 2014 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Government, Indiana State, Development, Economic, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission |
| ID | 53741 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Recruiting for the future |
| Notes | Business & Industry special magazine |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart City History File |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 27, 2014 |
| History # | 1721 |
| Page | 32-33 |
| Subjects | Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County, Development, Economic, Business & Industry Report |
| ID | 53221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Railing planned along part of Armory property |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | November 13, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC), Building Demolitions, Development, Economic, Development, Commercial |
| ID | 53088 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Enterprise one, TIF mergers approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | October 23, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Council, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Development, Economic |
| ID | 52713 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fish shtick |
| Notes | Plans to raise shrimp & crawfish in addition to tilapia; located on W. Wilden Ave., Goshen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | August 29, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Fish Farming, Northern Indiana Aquaproducts, Development, Economic |
| ID | 51665 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group seeks $100M in tax credits |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 25, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Corpe, Zack, Development, Economic |
| ID | 51553 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Report: County economic output, exports surged in '11 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Brad Robbers |
| Date | March 6, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Economy, Development, Economic, Manufacturing Industries |
| ID | 51450 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New TIF district could lead to better water service |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Million Man March, Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Districts, Development, Economic |
| ID | 51215 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 2012 huge for Indiana, Elkhart County job creation |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Jayco plant |
| Date | January 5 , 2013 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Economy, Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County, Development, Economic |
| ID | 50976 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart's economic summit looks toward stronger future |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 25, 2012 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Economy, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 50408 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Town sees growth with water |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 29, 2012 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Government, Middlebury Town |
| ID | 50012 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County looks to transfer remaining land from tax sale |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 11, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Government, Elkhart County, Government, Elkhart City, Neighborhood Revitalization |
| ID | 49476 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Fish-farming dream became reality for Goshen company |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of John Metz |
| Date | November 21, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Fish Farming, Northern Indiana Aquaponics, Development, Economic |
| ID | 48623 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Companies getting abatements often fall short of their goals |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of David Minger |
| Date | June 28, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Tax Abatements, Development, Economic, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 48624 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Council finds two companies not complying |
| Notes | Indratech of Indiana and Nexus RV |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 28, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Tax Abatements, Development, Economic, Elkhart City Council, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 47692 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County debates funds for economic corp. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 15, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Council, Development, Economic |
| ID | 47591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart loses Google system to Kansas city |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 31, 2011 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Gordon, Alexander, home of, Fiber Optic Networks, Internet, Development, Economic |
| ID | 47271 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | How will Elkhart look in the long-term? |
| Notes | Update to comprehensive plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 23, 2011 |
| Page | A3, A6 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Planning, City, Elkhart City Plan Commission, Development, Economic |
| ID | 47272 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County board picks its 2011 directors, members |
| Notes | 'Business Digest' column |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 23, 2011 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County, Development, Economic |
| ID | 47259 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart's plan for future on public display |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 21, 2011 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Government, Elkhart City, Planning, City, Elkhart City Plan Commission, Development, Economic |
| ID | 46914 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Horizon Project hopes to boost graduation rates |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 21, 2010 |
| Page | A3, A5 |
| Subjects | Horizon Project, Education, Development, Economic |
| ID | 46911 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | K-12? Horizon plan focuses on school from cradle to college |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 19, 2010 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Horizon Project, Horizon 2.0, Development, Economic, Education |
| ID | 46838 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Businessmen hope to import jobs, money |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 16, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Indiana Gateway Fund |
| ID | 46458 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downtown gains, loses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 2, 2010 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | Downtown Elkhart, Development, Economic, Development, Commercial |