The Vibrant Michigan City initiative is a platform for national growth and development as a component of a new economic inclusive playbook. “Advancing Inclusive Development in Rural Towns,” was unveiled in Washington, D.C., by co-authors the...
City of Michigan City
Franklin Street to be closed up to 2 weeks
Franklin Street between Green Street / Detroit Street and 9th Street will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Friday, Oct. 4, with a detour rerouting traffic to the west via Washington Street. The closure will allow for the...
Launch Your Business Start-up 101
Workshop offers guidance for emerging entrepreneurs We are Partnering with the Michigan City Education and Workforce Development to offer this in-person workshop as your first step towards small business ownership success. Every successful...
Michigan City 2024 Fall Clean-Up Schedule
The Michigan City Refuse Department will begin its Annual Fall Clean-Up on Monday, October 7, 2024. This five-week clean-up will follow the City’s regular trash collection schedule, with a different area targeted each week. ...
City kicks of capital campaign for Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park
A new destination playground and fitness park designed for children and adults of all ages and abilities is coming to Fedder’s Alley at Washington Park. With $3 million already committed toward the $5 million project, Mayor Angie Nelson...
Mayor Angie Speaks at Drug Court Graduation
La Porte County Problem Solving Court, better known as “Drug Court,” recently celebrated its 100th graduate since the program’s 2012 inception. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch was honored to have celebrated the milestone with this cohort of...
New strategic plan maintains Michigan City momentum
A refreshed Michigan City Strategic Action Plan plots key points to forge toward continuous economic development and socioeconomic opportunities and innovations. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson...
Franklin Street Two-Way Conversion and Re-alignment
Beginning the week of September 16, 2024, construction will commence to convert Franklin Street from one way to two-way along with re-alignment from North of 11th Street to 4th Street. As the project engineer for the City of Michigan...
Michigan City Cooling Centers
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe. If you or someone you know in...
Leadership Academy to bolster Michigan City neighborhoods
The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is re-launching after being put on hold during the pandemic. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at...