Annual Report: Business & Industry
- Annual Report: Business & Industry
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County firmly established itself as a tourist destination in '10
The Colts' training camp at Anderson University drew 80,000 people and Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, now in its third full year, racked up three million visits.
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County farmers surprised by crop yields
Although wet spring weather lead to a dry summer in 2010, Madison County farmers say crop yields were relatively good.
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Looking for a normal year in real estate
Between “incredibly low” interest rates and prices, there are a lot of compelling reasons to buy a house, according to local realtor Jada Sparks.
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I-69 provides versatility for county businesses
Only 22 miles from Indianapolis’ I-465 beltway, Anderson is a logistical dream for companies that can’t find or can’t afford property downtown.
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Pellegrino sees slow recovery
Sam Pellegrino, vice president of commercial lending at MainSource Bank’s Anderson branches, says the economic recovery has restored mortgage and commercial lending, but left consumer loans in the dust.
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Living it up in the city's downtown
Downtown living is getting a makeover, led by the renovation of a former senior citizen apartment building into trendy condos with an affordable price tag.
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Farming through the generations at Shuter
Despite some weather challenges, Mike Shuter said 2010 was “very good” at his farm outside Frankton.
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GM worker James Burgess drives to Fort Wayne - daily
For three years, James Burgess has traveled 140 miles each day to work third shift at the paint shop at the GM truck assembly plant in Fort Wayne.
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Local real estate market steady
Madison County realtors said 2010 didn’t see much of an increase or decrease over the previous year. Instead, reported numbers were “steady,” said Tom Seal, president at F.C. Tucker/O.C. Clark.
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Bankers believe the worst has passed
As small business owners get more confident that the economy is solid, they will make investments and add employees, according to Rick Moore, sales manager for the two Anderson branches of MainSource Bank.
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County firmly established itself as a tourist destination in '10
