Tailwind Business Park is moving forward after the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission approved the development agreement.
The proposed project is a $31.5 million business park off Cleveland Avenue in Michigan City. The project is led by XL Investment Properties, Rossman Partners, Integrated Construction Solutions and Game Plan Solutions.
“Tailwind represents a significant opportunity for Michigan City’s southeast corridor,” said David Uran, Game Plan Solutions president/CEO, in a press release. “The project includes a new public roadway and utility extensions that will immediately become a city asset, and it paves the way for the development of 11 flex/industrial business park buildings totaling approximately 132,000 square feet.”
According to Uran, over the next decade, the development is projected to generate over $30 million in private investment, support hundreds of construction jobs and create over 200 permanent positions upon full buildout.
“Tailwind enhances Michigan City’s portfolio of commercial space offerings and is vital to our continued growth strategy,” Clarence Hulse, Economic Development Corp. Michigan City executive director, said. “This project will drive new opportunities for businesses looking to move or relocate here. And their state-of-the-art facilities will be a platform for sparking more economic development energy and momentum within our commercial and entrepreneurial arenas.”
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch said plans for the new road are a key component of the project’s offerings.
“It will connect the business park to existing infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and bolstering nearby commercial hubs,” Nelson Deuitch said. “The roadway can help ease traffic congestion, boost traffic flow on Franklin Street and better connect residents and tourists to areas of our city.”
Uran said the project showcases how public and private sectors can work together to deliver infrastructure, attract new investment and create jobs.
“This shared approach reduces costs for taxpayers, accelerates development timelines and ensures the project delivers lasting value to the community,” Uran said. “Tailwinds is a prime example of this strategy in action—leveraging public investment to unlock private development and stimulate long-term economic growth.”
