Grant County panel votes to negotiate with GM Development on 400 South Miller Avenue proposal On March 2, 2026 the Grant County Redevelopment Commission voted to move the top RFP respondent, GM Development, into contract negotiations through the county’s EDA after weeks of debate over how to handle revised proposals and scoring priorities for the 400 South Miller Avenue tax-certificate property.

The Grant County Redevelopment Commission has sparked controversy by advancing GM Development in a heated debate over transparency and proposal fairness for a significant property deal.

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Regional planning group outlines grants, internships and $20 million airport proposal for Grant County ECI told Grant County commissioners it closed a $500,000 SS4A planning grant, helped secure $1.6 million in community‑matching transportation grants, and is pursuing a roughly $20 million EDA proposal with a 20% local match to expand Marion Municipal Airport and add an aviation mechanics program.

ECI is making waves in Grant County with innovative grants, paid internships, and a bold $20 million proposal to expand the airport and enhance local aviation training!

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Redevelopment commission adopts resolution starting TIF process for I‑69/State Road 26 economic development area The commission adopted Declaratory Resolution 001‑2025 to begin the four‑step process creating an Economic Development Area at I‑69 and State Road 26; the resolution establishes an allocation area with incremental property tax revenue measured from a 01/01/2025 base and moves the plan to the county planning commission and board of commissioners for further review.

Grant County is taking a bold step towards economic growth by initiating the creation of a new development area at the bustling intersection of I-69 and State Road 26!

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