Posted on June 19, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Outstanding Trade Exhibit Services, also known as OTES Signs and Graphics is coming up on their one year anniversary of being established in North Judson. Local officials intend to celebrate the company’s one-year milestone this week.
When the North Judson Town Council met Monday evening, Council President Wendy Hoppe reminded the members that an open house to celebrate the anniversary will be held at the business on Wednesday.
She explained that she’s been coordinating with Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe to find the right thing to present during the event to express their gratitude to the company.
Hoppe said that invitations were recently sent out by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Council Vice President John Rowe noted that the Friday was the last day to submit an RSVP.
President Hoppe mentioned that she will be one of the speakers, SCEDF Executive Director Larry Wickert will also be providing a presentation and additional speeches will be made as well.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tradeshow Business Updates North Judson Council on Progress
Posted on June 13, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
A tradeshow products business is up and running in North Judson. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) moved into the Thermo Products building west of town on State Road 10. The company produces exhibit booths for tradeshows, as well as banners for a variety of uses.
OTES President Nan Wellman told the North Judson Town Council last week that the company has done a lot of renovations to the building, with more work still to be done. She also said they’ve hired five local people so far. Many of those positions are carpentry jobs, but Wellman said she’ll also be looking for help in the graphics department, both with design and operating equipment.
OTES received a seven-year, $360,000 tax abatement on equipment and an additional 10-year, $665,000 phase in of taxes on real estate improvements from the Starke County Council last July.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
A tradeshow products business is up and running in North Judson. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) moved into the Thermo Products building west of town on State Road 10. The company produces exhibit booths for tradeshows, as well as banners for a variety of uses.
OTES President Nan Wellman told the North Judson Town Council last week that the company has done a lot of renovations to the building, with more work still to be done. She also said they’ve hired five local people so far. Many of those positions are carpentry jobs, but Wellman said she’ll also be looking for help in the graphics department, both with design and operating equipment.
OTES received a seven-year, $360,000 tax abatement on equipment and an additional 10-year, $665,000 phase in of taxes on real estate improvements from the Starke County Council last July.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Tradeshow Business Relocating to North Judson, Looking for Employees
Posted on October 17, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
A Chicagoland-area business that is relocating to North Judson is looking for employees. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, is moving into the Thermo Products building west of town on State Road 10. The Romeo-Ill.-based company is a full-service designer and manufacturer of tradeshow exhibits.
The company will invest $1.2 million to purchase, renovate and equip the 74,000 square foot facility. Infrastructure-related renovations include installation of a new roof, plumbing and electrical systems and are under way. OTES will occupy nearly two-thirds of the facility and lease the rest to other area businesses. The additional space will allow for the expansion into carpentry and graphics workshops.
OTES plans to launch its Indiana operations early next year. Plans call for the creation of up to 15 Indiana jobs by 2019, with average salaries exceeding the Starke County average wage by more than 40 percent. The company is looking to fill carpentry, graphic design, sales, account management and maintenance positions. Prospective employees may apply at Professional Employment Partners in Knox.
The company produces custom tradeshow booths, which can be purchased or rented, for clients around the world, including United Kingdom-based Babcock International Group, Australia-based Noja Power, New Jersey-based Hutchinson Industries and Alabama-based Perkins Technical Services.
In July the Starke County Council unanimously agreed to a seven-year, $360,000 tax abatement on equipment and an additional 10-year, $665,000 phase in of taxes on real estate improvements for OTES.
At the time, Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver said Thermo Products will continue its operations in North Judson as a result. The company was considering a move to a new lab in North Carolina, but now plans to sign a three-year lease in North Judson, according to Weaver.
Kemin Industries rents the back half of the building. They process a specialized variety of mint that’s grown locally and plan to expand their operations to include rosemary that’s grown in Texas.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
A Chicagoland-area business that is relocating to North Judson is looking for employees. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, is moving into the Thermo Products building west of town on State Road 10. The Romeo-Ill.-based company is a full-service designer and manufacturer of tradeshow exhibits.
The company will invest $1.2 million to purchase, renovate and equip the 74,000 square foot facility. Infrastructure-related renovations include installation of a new roof, plumbing and electrical systems and are under way. OTES will occupy nearly two-thirds of the facility and lease the rest to other area businesses. The additional space will allow for the expansion into carpentry and graphics workshops.
OTES plans to launch its Indiana operations early next year. Plans call for the creation of up to 15 Indiana jobs by 2019, with average salaries exceeding the Starke County average wage by more than 40 percent. The company is looking to fill carpentry, graphic design, sales, account management and maintenance positions. Prospective employees may apply at Professional Employment Partners in Knox.
The company produces custom tradeshow booths, which can be purchased or rented, for clients around the world, including United Kingdom-based Babcock International Group, Australia-based Noja Power, New Jersey-based Hutchinson Industries and Alabama-based Perkins Technical Services.
In July the Starke County Council unanimously agreed to a seven-year, $360,000 tax abatement on equipment and an additional 10-year, $665,000 phase in of taxes on real estate improvements for OTES.
At the time, Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver said Thermo Products will continue its operations in North Judson as a result. The company was considering a move to a new lab in North Carolina, but now plans to sign a three-year lease in North Judson, according to Weaver.
Kemin Industries rents the back half of the building. They process a specialized variety of mint that’s grown locally and plan to expand their operations to include rosemary that’s grown in Texas.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Starke County Council to Consider Tax Abatement Request
Posted on July 18, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners tonight will formally consider a tax abatement request from an Illinois-based company that’s looking to move to North Judson.
Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, wants to buy the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 west of town and set up shop in there. The company creates tradeshow exhibits for businesses.
President Nan Wellman plans to buy and renovate the building and lease space to existing tenants Thermo Product and Kemin Industries.
The company is seeking real estate and personal property tax abatements worth about $1 million total over the next 10 years from the county, as well as a designation of the property as an economic revitalization area. The Starke County Council granted non-binding preliminary approval of those request at their June meeting and set the matter for public hearing tonight.
Last month Wellman told the council Illinois is, quote, “killing me in taxes.”
Tonight’s Starke County Council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at the annex building. Other business on tonight’s agenda includes consideration of a resolution on encumberances for the coming year and the scheduling of budget workshops.
The Starke County Commissioners are also scheduled to meet this evening at the conclusion of the council meeting. They will open bids for a bridge replacement, review price quotes from CenturyLink and Mediacom for fiber optic cable and discuss a list of violations at Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Their meeting will begin at 6 p.m. or at the conclusion of the county council meeting.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners tonight will formally consider a tax abatement request from an Illinois-based company that’s looking to move to North Judson.
Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, wants to buy the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 west of town and set up shop in there. The company creates tradeshow exhibits for businesses.
President Nan Wellman plans to buy and renovate the building and lease space to existing tenants Thermo Product and Kemin Industries.
The company is seeking real estate and personal property tax abatements worth about $1 million total over the next 10 years from the county, as well as a designation of the property as an economic revitalization area. The Starke County Council granted non-binding preliminary approval of those request at their June meeting and set the matter for public hearing tonight.
Last month Wellman told the council Illinois is, quote, “killing me in taxes.”
Tonight’s Starke County Council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at the annex building. Other business on tonight’s agenda includes consideration of a resolution on encumberances for the coming year and the scheduling of budget workshops.
The Starke County Commissioners are also scheduled to meet this evening at the conclusion of the council meeting. They will open bids for a bridge replacement, review price quotes from CenturyLink and Mediacom for fiber optic cable and discuss a list of violations at Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Their meeting will begin at 6 p.m. or at the conclusion of the county council meeting.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Illinois Company Eyes Starke County for Relocation
Posted on June 23, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council this week took preliminary steps to clear the way for the relocation of a Chicagoland-area business to North Judson. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, is looking to buy the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 west of town and set up shop in there. The company creates tradeshow exhibits for businesses. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says the project is a big win for Starke County.
“You get the new investment in the county. You get the new employees. You keep Kemin, which is very important, because Kemin is going to be expanding in this county. They’re already bringing rosemary up from Texas to process in Indiana, in addition to the mint they’re doing now. Third, you keep Thermo Products, and if you didn’t keep Thermo in there they would be in North Carolina in a heartbeat. I know that because my brother-in-law’s an engineer there.”
OTES President Nan Wellman plans to buy and renovate the building and lease space to the other two tenants. Weaver has already given her a list of local contractors who can do the work.
The company is seeking real estate and personal property tax abatements worth about $1 million total over the next 10 years as well as a designation of the property as an economic revitalization area. Weaver told the council granting preliminary approval to those requests is non-binding and will keep the project moving forward.
“Chances are because of her schedule she’ll probably have to look someplace else. I’m going to tell you folks, I’ve shown that Thermo Products building about 25 times. There broker has shown it never, and so I know the condition of that building. It’s tough to get someone in there when you’re waking through water that’s two inches deep.”
Wellman founded the business in 2012 and says she needs a place where it can really soar.
“Quite frankly Illinois is killing me in taxes. Companies over there are a dime a dozen. Also being from Indiana I’m looking forward to coming back here as well, putting my roots back here and staying. I have family in Indiana.”
The council granted a preliminary approval of the abatement and designation as an economic revitalization area, on the condition that any abated taxes must be repaid should OTES leave prior to the end of the 10-year phase in. A public hearing on the tax abatement requests will be scheduled during their July 18th meeting.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council this week took preliminary steps to clear the way for the relocation of a Chicagoland-area business to North Judson. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, is looking to buy the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 west of town and set up shop in there. The company creates tradeshow exhibits for businesses. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says the project is a big win for Starke County.
“You get the new investment in the county. You get the new employees. You keep Kemin, which is very important, because Kemin is going to be expanding in this county. They’re already bringing rosemary up from Texas to process in Indiana, in addition to the mint they’re doing now. Third, you keep Thermo Products, and if you didn’t keep Thermo in there they would be in North Carolina in a heartbeat. I know that because my brother-in-law’s an engineer there.”
OTES President Nan Wellman plans to buy and renovate the building and lease space to the other two tenants. Weaver has already given her a list of local contractors who can do the work.
The company is seeking real estate and personal property tax abatements worth about $1 million total over the next 10 years as well as a designation of the property as an economic revitalization area. Weaver told the council granting preliminary approval to those requests is non-binding and will keep the project moving forward.
“Chances are because of her schedule she’ll probably have to look someplace else. I’m going to tell you folks, I’ve shown that Thermo Products building about 25 times. There broker has shown it never, and so I know the condition of that building. It’s tough to get someone in there when you’re waking through water that’s two inches deep.”
Wellman founded the business in 2012 and says she needs a place where it can really soar.
“Quite frankly Illinois is killing me in taxes. Companies over there are a dime a dozen. Also being from Indiana I’m looking forward to coming back here as well, putting my roots back here and staying. I have family in Indiana.”
The council granted a preliminary approval of the abatement and designation as an economic revitalization area, on the condition that any abated taxes must be repaid should OTES leave prior to the end of the 10-year phase in. A public hearing on the tax abatement requests will be scheduled during their July 18th meeting.
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