(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City is looking at another way to drive economic development.

 

The city’s Economic Development Corporation has announced a partnership with Better City Grant Writers, which helps communities navigate various aspects of development.

 

The hope is that the organization can assist in funding key agenda items outlined in the Vibrant Michigan City initiative, including entrepreneurship, youth activities, business corridor development, and childcare/early learning initiatives.

 

 “By putting a knowledgeable team into place, we are moving forward our capacity-building efforts,” said Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. “There are grant opportunities out there for the city, EDCMC, and our community organizations, but it is challenging to not only find them, but also go through the application process. Our over-arching goal is to find funding for public projects.”

 

“Navigating the grant application process takes time and talents that are time-consuming,” added EDCMC Executive Director Clarence L. Hulse. “The Better City partnership allows us to continue working toward our top priorities while knowing we could have the funds to fulfill our goals.”

 

Better City has helped communities across the country obtain over $100 million in funds. “As a strategic partner with the EDCMC,” said economic development advisor Trina Kittleson, “Better City will help to identify and secure funding that will support the implementation of projects in the Vibrant Michigan City Playbook – attracting investment, creating jobs and enhancing the City’s overall economic environment.”