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EDC recognizes architects of economic success
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (September 24, 2012) – Continuing the Whitley County Economic Development Corporation’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the EDC recently recognized five industries for their contributions to Whitley County’s economic development efforts at an event held at Joseph Decuis Farm in Whitley County.
Pictured left to right: Alan Tio - Whitley County EDC, Rob Marr - C&A Tool Inc., Brian Emerick - Micropulse, John Nolan - SDI, Joe Peters- Ultra Electronics/USSI, Don Wood - 80/20 Inc.
“Over the course of the year, we have celebrated the longstanding commitment of this community to our local economic development efforts,” said EDC President Alan Tio, “With this recognition we are turning the spotlight on industry pillars that have made substantial contributions to our economic success.”
The five inaugural “Whitley County Architects” are: 80/20 Inc., C&A Tool Engineering Inc., Micropulse Inc., Steel Dynamics Structural Steel & Rail Division, and Ultra Electronics-USSI.
Each of these companies has worked with the EDC to support numerous significant investments at their respective Whitley County facilities. These companies now collectively have more than 2,000 employees, which represents 15% of total employment in Whitley County.
“Over the past 15 years we expanded five times and grown from 63,000 square feet to over 250,000 square feet and reached 350 wonderful employees,” said 80/20 Founder and CEO Don Wood, “it is a pleasure to receive this award and I am looking forward to future projects, to more expansions, and to adding more jobs in Whitley County”.
About Whitley County EDC
The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, Indiana. The EDC works closely with local, regional, and state partners to support our industry clients' growth and success. Our mission is to implement a unified economic development effort and to expand employment and business opportunities for the benefit of the people of Whitley County. The Whitley County EDC was established in 1992 and represents Whitley County, Columbia City, and the Towns of Churubusco, Larwill, and South Whitley. For more information about the EDC, visit www.whitleyedc.com.
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Media Contacts:
Alan Tio (Whitley County EDC) – 260.244.5506
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