November 21, 2008
This is going to be a challenging year for our businesses and in turn, our community. Collaboration between industry, government and education are critical components in our short and long-term strategies for job retention and growth.
The economy will eventually rebound but the big question is when and what business sectors will lead the way?
These questions present two others for our community. Will we be ready to hit the ground running when the economy turns around, and what can we do to assist companies in retaining jobs and training people until that happens?
November 19, 2008
Montgomery County Economic Development (MCED) recently awarded their “Bright Star Award” for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship to Vectren Corporation, the county’s natural gas provider.
“Giving back to the communities in which we live, work and serve is at the very heart of our company values,” said Vectren’s director of economic development Ron Keeping. “We’re honored to be receiving this award and thank the residents of Montogomery County for this recognition.”
Vectren Corporation has given generously to educational programs through Wabash College, Crawfordsville and South Montgomery Schools in addition to reaching out to various nonprofits such as the Montgomery United Fund for You (MUFFY) and the Area IV Agency on Aging.
July 26, 2008
Montgomery County celebrated the beginning construction of a new terminal building for the Crawfordsville Municipal Airport on Thursday, July 24th 10:00 am at the Airport.
Dave Sulc of Nucor, Senator Phil Boots, Mayor Charlie Coons, County Commissioner Phil Bane and others were there with their shovels.
The airport is currently under construction to improve and expand the terminal apron area and fueling services. The terminal was designed by local architect Akers and Associates and is being built by Garmong Construction Services of Terre Haute.
May 23, 2008
Memorial Day
Traditional: May 30
Observed: Last Monday of May
The first half of 2008 saw the grand opening of the Dixie Chopper Distribution Center in Waveland, and the ground breaking for the St. Clare Cancer Center in Crawfordsville.
Governor Mitch Daniels joined Dixie Chopper, RGT, County Officials and MCED, to celebrate the opening of the 150,000 square foot logistics facility already busy shipping Indiana made lawn mowers across the country.
December 18, 2007
MCED
!EXTRA!
New members and officers of the Montgomery County Economic Development Board of Directors were approved during the December board meeting. Todd Barton, Debbie Calder and Steve Seamans are the newest elected members to the board. Mr. Seamans is the Platform VP of Manufacturing for RR Donnelly. Ms. Calder is the Public Relations Director for the Indiana Department of Transportation and Mr. Barton is the CFO of Crawford Industries.
Long time MCED member Don Schmidt will be leaving the board and I personally want to thank Don for the mentoring and his service to the community.
