Services

As the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, the EDC serves as the single point of contact for existing or prospective industries. The EDC facilitates business development services customized to our clients’ needs, which have included the following:

Business counseling and networking
Community and labor force analysis
Incentives negotiation and management
Ombudsman to governmental agencies
Service provider referrals
Site identification and evaluation
Training and workforce development

Whitley County’s longstanding commitment is to work on behalf of all local industries, both to welcome new neighbors to the area and to meet the changing needs of industries to encourage their growth and success! The Whitley County EDC works with a number of local, regional, and state partners, including the following:

Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Indiana Small Business Development Center
Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College, Northeast
Region III-A Planning Commission
WorkOne Northeast

Whitley County is a member of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, which has identified the following core industries in Northeast Indiana:

Advanced Manufacturing
Defense
Financial Services
Food Processing
Medical Devices
Transportation & Logistics

Whitley County is well-positioned to work with clients in each of these industry sectors, located at the center of a region known for its skilled labor force, low cost of doing business, and extensive transportation network to reach customers throughout the Midwest and beyond.