| 2008 EDC Board of
Directors |
Jim Argerbright, Star Financial Bank
Financial Representative (Chair) |
Steve Barcus, Sure Tool & Engineering
Churubusco Representative |
Larry Graham, NIPSCO
Utility Representative (Secretary) |
Kathy Heuer, Orizon Real Estate
Realtor Representative |
Carol Kaiser, Smith-Green Community Schools
Education Representative |
John Lefever, Star Insurance
Columbia City Representative (Treasurer) |
Mark Mynhier, Architect
South Whitley Representative (Vice Chair) |
Kim Reiff, KLReiff & Sons, LLC
Larwill Representative |
Kim Wheeler, M C Wheeler & Sons
County Representative |
Dan Sigler, Bloom, Gates, Sigler & Whiteleather
Legal Counsel |
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| EDC Staff |
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Alan Tio, President |
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Betty Mishler, Administrative Assistant |
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| Who and what is the WCEDC |
WHITLEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
WHO?
We are a non-profit corporation serving Churubusco, Columbia City,
Larwill, South Whitley and Whitley County.
WHAT?
Our goal is to assist existing manufacturing, distribution,
warehouse, large commercial and corporate offices in their expansion
and relocation needs within Whitley County.
WHY?
Our EDC exists to help maintain stability and market diversification
for increased tax investment and job creation for our citizens and
regional development.
WHEN?
In 1992 our corporation papers were signed and in 1993 the offices
were first opened.
WHERE?
Whitley County is located in northeast Indiana between the Chicago
and Detroit markets. Our location affords ease of transportation
while being in a cluster of orthopedic, tooling and steel
industries.
HOW?
We accomplish results by collaborating with key public officials who
remain proactive in growth and development for their communities and
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| WCEDC in the news |
"Whitley
County is grateful to Chroma-Source for their $15.5 million
investment in 2002 and their high-paying positions, especially when
the national economy has been struggling." "It just proves
that quality, consistency and high standards breed results." "
They are a welcomed partner in our economic development efforts and
serve as community advocates," Heiden said.
January
2003 |
"As the industry continues to evolve and competition heats
up, new facilities are sprouting up, especially in the U.S. Midwest.
Steel Dynamics, for example...is now building a new $260 million
steel plant in Whitley County, IN.. "
March 2000
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"...the Whitley County group continues targeting
electronic, bio-medical, pharmaceutical and engineering
companies."
March 2000
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"Whitley County has experienced a phenomenal surge in new
investment."
December 1999
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"The largest TIF area in Indiana...is known as the U.S. 30
Industrial Corridor. The area is zoned for light industrial uses and
is complete with infrastructure, including a 16-inch water line and
sewage system serviced by Columbia City."
November/December 1999
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