Industry, educators begin discussions on future workforce needs

PORTAGE | Representatives of educational facilities, industry and workforce development sat down together Thursday morning to discuss how the three could work together to provide the necessary skills for the jobs of the present and the future.

Jim Fitzer

Jim Fitzer is executive director of the Portage Economic Development Corp.

Voices of Vision: Jim Fitzer

Portage Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jim Fitzer discusses 2012 initiatives and looks to 2013 for Portage

Portage blessed with location, access

PORTAGE | When a company looks to relocate or find a new home, its officials look for ease of transportation and access to reliable utilities among other things.

3 Porter County offices will branch out to Portage

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved a lease with the county to bring county auditor, assessor and treasurer offices to the University Center.

Economic development group outlines goals for coming year

PORTAGE | The Portage Economic Development Corp. will focus next year on educating its membership about economic development.

Portage approves contribution to PEDCO budget

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved its annual contribution to the Portage Economic Development Corp.

Portage City Council approves tax abatement for AmeriPlex

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council last week approved a 10-year abatement for a speculative building at AmeriPlex at the Port.

Portage OKs tax break for Indiana Pickling expansion project

PORTAGE | The City Council approved tax abatements Tuesday for Indiana Pickling and Process at the Port of Indiana.

Portage commission approves funds for marketing material

PORTAGE | John Shepherd, the city's development finance adviser, told the Redevelopment Commission this week a recent encounter proves the city needs to improve its marketing materials.

Snyder recounts first 100 days as Portage mayor

PORTAGE | Portage Mayor James Snyder was told before he threw his hat in the ring last year to take over leadership of the city that the campaign was the easy part and his work would really begin when he took over the post.

Portage offers amenities both residents, businesses seek

PORTAGE | Portage is a "real gem" when it comes to marketing to new business prospects.

Panel to mull Swanson Road light

PORTAGE | The city's traffic commission held its first meeting of the year Thursday short one member.

Snyder picks transition team, begins evaluations

PORTAGE | Just days after his victory in the Portage mayoral race, James Snyder has begun to put together a transition team he says will help him evaluate and offer advice in decision making prior to taking office Jan. 1.