Hudson industrial park certified as shovel ready
Staff reports
Monday, November 21, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS - Hudson has one of 13 sites across Indiana that earned the title of "shovel ready," paving the way for businesses to quickly locate new operations on property ready for development.
The 13 new sites in 13 counties join the list of 80 other shovel ready sites identified by the state since 2006 that have undergone extensive title work, proof of ownership, legal and environmental review and qualify for expedited permitting with state regulatory agencies.
"More and more companies are increasingly looking for sites where they can have a shovel in the ground as quickly as possible," said Dan Hasler, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. "We know that time is valuable and this program is a vital tool in giving Indiana the advantage of attracting competitive investment."
Hudson's site is the Hudson West Industrial Park that consists of 48 acres of land.
Passed in the 2005 legislative session as part of Gov. Mitch Daniels' jobs agenda, shovel ready sites are certified by the state's Fast Access State Team that consists of representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Cor., governor's office, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana State Department of Homeland Security.
Shovel ready sites receive a variety of state assistance that is helpful for site selectors that research development possibilities for their industrial and commercial clients.
For information about Hudson's shovel ready site, contact town manager Ward Odom at 260-587-3500.