Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

16 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 Development & Planning of Angola, shares the news about an exciting development in the city, “We have a 55 or older community that is being built on the east side of the city. The work on the single-family detached residential homes has already been completed. If not full now, they will be in the next year. There’s a lot of housing coming to the area to bring that workforce that is needed.” The city has received investments for its downtown area, which is Angola’s historic district. Currently, there are only a few empty tenant spots in the area, and in recent years the city built public restrooms and parking. Angola is also a part of the State Accredited Main Street Community, which works with the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which helps with businesses in the downtown region. The city has also taken a grant from OKRA and has worked with its own investment funds to assist small business owners in updating the facades of their establishments. The city was able to secure $500,000 from OKRA and contributed $250,000 to ensure that businesses stayed afloat rather than having to draw funds from their personal savings. “We wanted to show our appreciation for these businesses for being open during the pandemic, and it speaks of our community, who are supportive and love our downtown vendors,” says Hickman. The county is home to a trail that winds its way around the area. The city works with regional coalitions to link up trails from the Pokagon State Park through Fort Wanye and eventually into Indianapolis. WE ARE L E A R N M O R E AT T R I N E . E D U For more than 135 years, Trine University has been a proud part of Angola, Indiana, offering big-school opportunities in a close-knit, supportive environment. What makes us Thunderous? • More than 99% job placement for our graduates • More than 40 career-focused majors • Real-world education through labs, co-ops, practicums and internships • Athletic teams that contend for conference and national titles • Vibrant campus with state-of-the art facilities