Plymouth Seeks Rezoning to Create Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District
What happened
Indiana Tool & Manufacturing Co. plans to seek annexation and rezoning of its property in Plymouth to establish an innovation district for advanced manufacturing and technology businesses. The company has formed the Indiana Innovation Center to connect manufacturers and entrepreneurs with research and business-development resources. This initiative follows previous collaborations between Indiana Tool & Manufacturing Co. and the University of Notre Dame that resulted in two technology companies, Atlas 3D and SIMBA Chain.
Why it matters
The proposed district aims to build infrastructure and an environment that allows businesses to grow and attract private investment. Indiana Tool & Manufacturing Co. stated that the district could create jobs in manufacturing and research and expand Plymouth’s tax base.
Who's involved
- PlymouthThe city where the proposed innovation district is located.
- Plymouth City CouncilThe governing body responsible for approving the annexation and rezoning.
- University of Notre DameA university that previously collaborated with Indiana Tool & Manufacturing Co. on technology development.