Savvy entrepreneurs, established business-owners and forward-thinking industrial managers have all discovered the benefits of locating, or relocating, in Kendallville. Northeast Indiana, and Kendallville in specific, have much to offer those seeking to establish commercial roots. An experienced and educated workforce combined with convenience in location make Kendallville an ideal spot to conduct business. With three primary industrial parks, manufacturers are clustered in areas convenient to both truck and rail freight and transport.

Chances are that you encounter products manufactured in Kendallville as you start your day. Graphic Packaging produces many familiar cereal boxes. Kraft, our largest employer with 700 employees, makes marshmallow pieces for cereal, marshmallow cream, and other confectionery products. Kraft-Kendallville is the home of the world famous Kraft Caramel.

Other major employers include Dalton Corporation, employing approximately 500. Dalton deals in gray iron castings. Tower Automotive is involved with metal stampings, while LDM Technologies deals in plastic injection molding. Both employ approximately 300 workers. Hendrickson Suspension, producer of heavy-duty axles and suspension systems for large trucks, employs 225. Paint samples are the specialty of Colwell Systems, with a team of nearly 200. Textbook publishers are key customers of Courier Printing of Kendallville. With 200 employees, Courier runs state-of-the-art presses and produces the highest quality books. Group Dekko Companies operate in numerous locations throughout the area, employing hundreds of residents and producing a variety of goods and materials.

Kendallville businesses are diverse to cover the needs of our growing population. Numerous family-owned businesses such as Kendallville Publishing Company and Business Service of America have operated in Kendallville for generations and carry with them a long legacy of quality and reliability. Now in their second century of producing water pumps, Flint & Walling is a Kendallville landmark operation. Others, such as Dino's Restaurant and Ramer Family Insurance, are relative newcomers to town and are thriving. Many of the professionals have chosen to locate their practices in our Downtown Historic District. Offices of attorneys, financial advisors and a variety of medical professionals are located in this area. Renovated Victorian structures make wonderful offices! Other areas of Kendallville offer professional office suites in a more contemporary setting.

Kendallville city officials realize the health of the community is directly related to the health of our businesses and our industries. With that in mind, special programs such as tax abatement and an economic improvement loan program are in place to assist qualifying businesses.

The future looks bright for Kendallville commerce. With impending groundbreakings for a new hospital, shopping center, and sports complex, Kendallville is indeed a city "On the Rise." Consider growing with us. We'd love to have you! Contact the Chamber of Commerce for specific information on Economic Development and related issues.

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