by Julie Scher, Editor
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Exporting from Kendallville to the world
?Counties seek status as foreign trade zones to create jobs
Seven counties in northeast Indiana could gain a special classification that economic developers hope will bring more jobs to the area. Noble County is one of these counties.
Allen County and its bordering counties want to become foreign trade zones - areas where foreign goods can be shipped, assembled and exported and not face U.S. tariffs.
For instance, without a foreign trade zone, a computer keyboard manufacturer with an assembly plant in the U.S. may have to pay fees for importing and exporting its product. If the assembly plant was within a foreign trade zone, those fees could be eliminated.
"With foreign trade zones, it's like they never bring their product to the U.S.," said Ola DeGabriele, Fort Wayne's international trade manager. "Costs for these companies are much less."
She said new legislation has made it easier for groups of counties to become foreign trade zones if the entire county is within 60 miles or a 90-minute drive from a foreign trade "point of entry" - in this case, the Fort Wayne International Airport.
Noble County still is gathering information about becoming a zone, said Rick Sherck, director of the Noble County Economic Development Corp.
Sherck said more than 20 industries in Noble County could take advantage of the classification. "None of those are operating in a foreign trade zone," Sherck said. "If we could help some of those, we would more than get back our investment."
Job creation in County is up
If the last 18 months are any indication, there are signs of life in Noble County's employment picture.
In fact, the number of industrial jobs created through new businesses coming to the county and the expansion of existing companies brought in more jobs than plant closures cost the county from January 2009 through July 31, 2010, according to figures the Noble County Commissioners received Monday.
Industrial jobs created during the period totaled 555, while those lost to closures came to 519, according to a report from Noble County Economic Development Corp. executive director Rick Sherck. The report was also later presented to the Noble County Council.
Downtown revitalization coming
Read a story, starting next week, on our websites, kendallvillemall.com or avilla.org, about efforts to revitalize local downtowns in Noble County.
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This week's best bargains; see ads Here
Lillian Rose has a rose special in August, a dozen for as little as $14.95.
Pizza Forum has added printable coupons to our website, along with Hungry Howie's, Pizza Hut, Avilla Pizza and Sub, and Pepperoni's Pizza. Save money by printing these local coupons.
Brian Sweeney at Noble Chevy will give you $1,000 off the price of your new car
with this coupon.
Red Skillet Restaurant in Wolcottville has five dinners for just $5 each, starting at 10:30 a.m. weekdays, until 5 p.m.
Maria's House of Pancakes in Kendallville has printable coupons here so that you can buy one entre and get the second for half price.
Longe Optical, Kendallville, is offering 50 percent off a complete pair of eyeglasses.
Kendallville Party Store has a discount corner, with beer starting at just $8.99 per case.
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NEW! Noble County Prosecutor's Bad Check List
Noble County Prosecutor's Office now has its bad check program online here. The link will have a permanent home at the bottom of this page, listed after the sheriff's report, and Noble County Most Wanted List.
If you are a business owner who wants to check on customers, a business owner who wants to check on other businesses, or an individual who wants to check on someone giving you a check, here's your link to do that.
Don't take a bad check, check this list first!
...CommUNITY Table free meals
Come join us for a Hot, Delicious Meal & learn about resources available in Noble County –All are Welcome - Mondays & Thursdays form 5p.m. – 7p.m @ Trinity Church United Methodist’s Fellowship Hall.
Friday there is a lunch in Ligonier for Community Table.
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Kendallville Business Blog.
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For local businesspeople, or those who want to start a business,
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
3rd Tuesday of each month at the Chamber one hour appointments
1 - 5 p.m. Contact the Chamber Office 347-1554
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SCORE
SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) now has a Kendallville Branch that is located in an office at the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative facility, 1607 East Dowling Street, to serve the needs of individuals in Noble and LaGrange Counties who want to change careers, or start their own business. At no cost to the clients, SCORE Counselors will be available on Monday and Friday in Room No. 111 in the FCAVC building. Message requests for appointments with the counselors can be left at: 260-349-0250, Ext. No. 273. More details can be found at www.score-fortwayne.org.
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