Eleven Sites in Indiana Become 'Shovel Ready'

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Eleven new sites across Indiana earned the title of 'shovel ready' today, paving the way for businesses to quickly locate their businesses on a property that is ready for development.

The title is the namesake of the state's 'Shovel Ready' program that identifies sites which have undergone extensive title work, proof of ownership, legal and environmental review and qualify for expedited permitting with state regulatory agencies.

"With more and more companies looking for sites where they can have a shovel in the ground as quickly as possible, this program gives Indiana an advantage when it comes to competing with other states for new investments and new jobs," said Nathan Feltman, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.  "This is another vital tool in our economic development toolbox that will help give Indiana the edge when attracting new and promising investment to the state."

Designed to lower the cost of site development, improve efficiency of state permitting and enhance the marketability of sites statewide, the program has already begun to achieve success, said Brad Moore, the Shovel-Ready project manager for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation

"Timing is essential in any business decision and this program helps create a more business-friendly environment," Moore said.

The eleven new sites join nineteen others across the state that have earned the designation since the state began the program in 2006.

Passed in the 2005 legislative session as part of Governor Daniels' jobs agenda, Shovel Ready sites are certified by the state's Fast Access Site Team (FASTeam).  The team consists of representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, 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. 

Certified sites have been eligible for matching grants to assist with eligible costs associated with applying for the Shovel Ready program.  These sites are listed on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Site and Building Database at http://www.in.gov/iedc/site/indiana_properties.html.

This online resource allows site selection consultants and businesses to research available commercial and industrial properties that are available for quick development and investment.

The most recent Shovel Ready sites receiving certification are:

Shovel Ready sites certified since 2006 include those located in Anderson, Columbus, Connersville, Fort Wayne, Franklin, Greencastle, Greensburg, Lafayette, Ligonier, Montpelier, Ossian, Rushville, South Bend, Boone County, Harrison County, Miami County, Vanderburgh County, Scott County, Switzerland County and Whitley County.

Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation

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