Indiana successes
Although I admit these numbers certainly have a spin attached, there is some good news in our State. Locally we heard the announcements yesterday of Samtec increasing local jobs and recently about the Jeff Boat expansion, UPS expansion and the new auto plant just north of us. If we could find a way to advance our local community, we would all feel some success.
The recent poor local voter turnout was disappointing and I certainly hope it improves for November. We all should utilize our freedom to vote. Many others are not as lucky and we should not take this privilege for granted.
Indiana recorded its best fiscal month in history and revenues exceeded projections by over $200 million.
Increased individual and corporate tax revenues accounted for 90% of the state's improved performance; pointing to more Hoosiers working and stronger business performance.
Individual tax revenues exceeded forecast by $131 million in April
Corporate tax revenues exceeded forecast by $55.5 million in April
Indiana is poised to close the books on its first honestly balanced budget in a decade.
Nearly 85,000 more Hoosiers are working since Governor Daniels took office.
Indiana's unemployment rate of 4.9% is its second lowest since October 2001 and the lowest of our neighboring states.
Job creation announcements are creating new opportunities for Hoosiers across the state.
Today, Federal Express announced a $200 million expansion creating 800 new jobs in Central Indiana. FedEx credited the passage of Daylight Saving Time as one reason for its decision.
Earlier this week, Central States Enterprises announced plans to build a 100 million-gallon ethanol production facility in Montpelier that will provide about 40 permanent jobs.
Last week, Arbonne International announced plans to build a new distribution hub creating 300 new jobs.
Indiana is competing for new job opportunities for Hoosiers like never before.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has successfully closed 57 competitive projects this year - almost double the number compared to this time in 2005.
In 2005, the IEDC closed 140 deals - more than 2003 and 2004 combined.
Let's put our community first and get rid of the "good-ol-boy" politics that has continually hampered growth and development in our county!
posted by Anonymous at 6:25 AM
3 Comments:
OMG, I thought when I read such a positive article, you were going to put the negativity aside. I bet FMH Administration are glad your taking on the politicians and "good-ol-boys".
Dear Healthblogger,
Please read the post towards the end of the post titled "Overworked". It's about a situation involving a visit with a family member. Thanks.
There is a difference between being negative and being honest. Having lived in several different areas for the past 30 years and after spending 14 years in Floyd County, it can be said "good ole boy" politics are alive and well there. I've lived in Central Indiana for the past 3 years and there simply is no comparison. Businesses are thriving, the housing industry is expanding and new commercial growth is steady. The politicians in Floyd County remind me of the "do nothing" politicians we had Statewide until Governor Daniels was elected.
My wife was employed by Floyd Memorial for several years, and while you may perceive some of Health Blogger's comments as negative, she made many of the same observations while she worked there. You can't successfully run a business in the era of competition by utilizing management philosophies and approaches that were abandoned by most enlightened businesses in the 1970's and 1980's. The financial issues currently facing Floyd Memorial may be the "tip of the iceberg" unless the management approach is modernized.
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