Kokomo's "rapid bounce" after the recession, and predicted a rise in income of more than 2%, assuming increased automobile production. By May 2013 Kokomo's unemployment rate was 9%, representing a 1.4% decrease in non-farm employment, it was higher than the national rate of 7.6%. The May 2013 statistics reported a 6.9% decline in manufacturing jobs over the previous 12 months. Government employment was 18.7% below the previous year. Major employers are Chrysler Division of Stellantis Kokomo Transmission Plant (3,583 employees) Kokomo Casting Plant (1,281 employees) Indiana Transmission Plant I and II (2,439 employees) Kokomo Engine Plant started production in 2022. BorgWarner GM Components Holdings LLC Haynes International Holder Mattress Syndicate Sales, Inc. Coca-Cola bottling plant Bona Vista (charity) Arts and culture Howard County Historical Society The Howard County Historical Society occupies the Seiberling Mansion and the Elliot House, and their carriage houses. The Seiberling Mansion was built as the residence of Monroe Seiberling, one of Kokomo's richest citizens. Because of its architectural significance, the building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. The Elliot House was also built as a residence; it was later adapted for use as office space. These buildings are in the Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, the only neighborhood in the county to be so recognized. Historic Buildings in Kokomo, Indiana The following is a list of all the buildings in Kokomo, Indiana, that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places: Elwood Haynes House Kokomo City Building Kokomo Country Club Golf Course Kokomo Courthouse Square Historic District Kokomo High School and Memorial Gymnasium Lake Erie and Western Depot Historic District Learner Building Old Silk Stocking Historic District Seiberling Mansion Festivals Haynes-Apperson Festival, Independence Day weekend WeberFest, Foster Park Kokomo Con, October, Kokomo Event Center. Sports teams Other current teams include the City of First Roller Girls (Founded 2010) who compete in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Indiana University of Kokomo Cougars compete in 12 sports within the NAIA in the River States Conference (RSC). Former teams Indiana Mustangs, Mid Continental Football League (1991–2009), Mid States Football League (2010-2013) Kokomo Dodgers, Midwest League (1955–1961) Kokomo CFD Saints, semi-pro baseball (1989–2002) Kokomo CFD Knights, semi-pro baseball (2006–2007) Kokomo Mantis FC, soccer team (2016) Sports venues Highland Park Stadium (CFD Investments Stadium) Kokomo Speedway Memorial Gymnasium Kokomo Municipal Stadium Wildcat Creek Soccer