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Innovation
The Pfeil Innovation Center in South Bend, Indiana is helping for-profit and non-profit organizations develop Innovation as a core competency. Named in honor of Indiana entrepreneur, innovation pioneer and visionary businessman Richard J. Pfeil, the Center opened...
2015 Wage & Benefit Report
Elkhart County employers can now access a key resource to use when setting or negotiating wages and benefits - the 2015 Elkhart County Wage & Benefit Report. Kruggel, Lawton & Company, LLC, a top 500 accounting, tax and business advisory firm, provided...
Elkhart County 4th Largest Growth in Manufacturing
Elkhart County has one of the fastest-growing manufacturing industries in the country. In 2014, the county ranked fourth in the nation for manufacturing job growth, with 3,194 new manufacturing jobs added, according to Headlight Data, a firm that aggregates and...
Elkhart County Ranked Top 100 Leading Locations in U.S.
“Leading Locations 2015” study clearly reflects the strength of Elkhart County (Elkhart-Goshen MSA) as a place to do business. Elkhart County Rankings Top 100 Leading Locations in the U.S. - #51 #1 for Economic Strength among mid-size areas #8 Year-over-Year Growth,...
Leadership Development Series
Leadership can often be hard to define and can mean different things to different people. Charisma, energy, solid decision-making, and an unwavering sense of direction are just some of the traits needed in a leader. They create an inspiring vision, and then motivate...
Monogram Foods, North Central Indiana Company to Add New Jobs
Elkhart County, Ind. (June 26, 2015) – Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations and create 120 new jobs in Elkhart County. “Indiana is a Midwest leader in job creation because companies like Monogram Foods and ACC Climate Control are confident in...
North Central Indiana: ACC Climate Control to Add New Jobs
Elkhart County, Ind. (June 26, 2015) – Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations and create 120 new jobs in Elkhart County. “Indiana is a Midwest leader in job creation because companies like ACC Climate Control and Monogram Foods are confident in...
Growing by Leaps & Bounds
$72 million in new investment from January through May 2015. Booming capitalism with strong leadership directing the future path. Embracing the new vision, new board members join in the growth strategies of diversification, innovation and economic change. We...
Third Time is a Charm
Elkhart County announces a third Shovel Ready Site! Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is joined by Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Manager to designate the Syracuse Technology Park an Indiana Shovel Ready site. The Town of Syracuse, Elkhart Chamber and the EDC of Elkhart...
Plans to Expand & Create New Jobs
Winnebago Towables announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2019. The company, which is a subsidiary of Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), invested approximately $5.4 million in April to purchase...
SITE SELECTION: Consolidate, Grow & Locate
Global competition is challenging. Securing new and diversified businesses to our community requires Elkhart County to be at our best. Identifying key drivers in Financial & Professional Services, Agriculture & Food Processing, Electronics, Robotics,...
BREAKING BARRIERS
Elected officials countywide are discussing Best Practices with experts in economic development from across the country. The EDC, in partnership with sponsors, is embracing change and diversification. Each community has selected their representatives to respond to...
Mishawaka Sheet Metal: Investing in Elkhart County
Mishawaka Sheet Metal, a distributor and fabricator of aluminum, steel and sheet metal products, is investing $1.5 million to equip its approximately 75,000 square-foot Elkhart facility. Experiencing increased demand from area RV, cargo trailer, horse trailer and...
Elkhart/Goshen Metro No. 3 in National Corporate Facility Construction Rankings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2015 Contact: Dorinda Heiden-Guss, President & CEO | 574-293-5627 | edc@elkhartcountybiz.com Elkhart/Goshen Metro No. 3 in National Corporate Facility Construction Rankings The Elkhart/Goshen metro area placed No. 3 in Site...
Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County Launches New Website
Press Release: Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County Launches New Website FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Denise Hoke, Office Manager, denise@elkhartcountybiz.com or 574.293.5627 January 19, 2015 As 2015 begins, the Economic Development...
Our Mission
Our Mission is to create an economically vibrant community by recruiting, retaining, and strengthening our economic base; being a catalyst for diversification, innovation, and economic change.
Our Vision
The EDC of Elkhart County will leverage our entrepreneurial spirit, expertise and regional resources to develop a more prosperous community through a diversified, resilient and knowledge based economy.
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300 NIBCO Parkway, Suite 201
Elkhart, IN 46516
Toll Free: 877-535-1002
Phone: 574-293-JOBS (5627)
Fax: 574-343-2951
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