[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MARION COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2020

  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Marion County 
Industrial Foundation, which has been leading economic development 
efforts in Marion County since 1972. The MCIF is a non-profit, 
municipal and county-funded economic development organization. The MCIF 
has recently redoubled their efforts by purchasing the industries 
housed at 405 Old Springfield Road, or as locals call it, the Jane and 
Linda building.
  This site has been a staple in the community since 1946, when 
Handmacher-Vogel built Lebanon Manufacturing Company. With over 500 
employees, Handmacher-Vogel became the largest employer in Marion 
County at the time. The building underwent an ownership change in 1952, 
when Jane and Linda Sportswear took over the building. Ownership would 
eventually switch to Telecom in 1973 for a period ending in 1993.
  After sitting unoccupied for over 20 years, the MCIF purchased the 
property earlier this summer. Staying true to their mission, the MCIF 
will market the property for new economic development opportunities. I 
am confident in this proud organization's ability to bring jobs to 
central Kentucky, which will create opportunity and hope for residents, 
businesses, and industries.
  I join with everyone in Marion County and the Commonwealth in 
celebrating the extraordinary work of the Marion County Industrial 
Foundation. I am honored to represent this foundation as they continue 
to lead economic development efforts in the 1st District.

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