5/5/2008
Muncie, IN – E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., represented East Central Indiana at the sales trip to New York City, coordinated by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and led by Indiana Commerce Secretary Nate Feltman. The trip began on Wednesday, April 30th and concluded Friday, May 2nd. According to Mr. Budd, "The purpose of the trip was to make contacts for generating future business investment and job creation. We also had an opportunity to provide information about Indiana''s inviting business climate and incentive programs to more than twelve companies considering growth, relocating or investing in Indiana. We will continue to build relationships with these and other targeted prospects and keep them updated about the many business advantages offered throughout East Central Indiana."
Partners for the sales trip and related events included: Energize-ECI, Inc.; Indiana Municipal Power Agency; Jackson County Industrial Development Corp.; Lafayette-West Lafayette Economic Development Corp.; Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership; The Indy Partnership; Duke Energy; Vectren Corp.; Hamilton County Alliance; Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership; and the City of Noblesville.
Energize-ECI, Inc. is a public/private partnership providing pro-active services and programs to encourage new business investment in East Central Indiana. Energize-ECI, Inc. acts as a single point of contact for promoting the many advantages of operating a business in the region, collects and cultivates leads and assists individuals, site consultants and companies researching the area. Energize-ECI, Inc. answers inquiries regarding sites, buildings and regional information, then directs leads to the appropriate local economic development groups. Energize-ECI, Inc. provides support to: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties. Funding for trade missions, exhibits, marketing, programs, services and materials is provided by public and private entities throughout East Central Indiana, by foundations and grants.Details about Energize-ECI, Inc. and information about East Central Indiana may be viewed at the comprehensive Energize-ECI, Inc. website www.energize-eci.org. The organization may be contacted at the Energize-ECI Engagement Center, 122 E, Main St., Muncie, IN 47305 (P.O. Box 1912, Muncie, IN 47308-1912); by phone at (765) 254.1420; fax (765) 254.1450 and by email info@energize-eci.org. Energize-ECI’s 48-page REGIONAL-FOCUS magazine, which contains a great overview of East Central Indiana – along with Energize-ECI’s newsletters - may be read or downloaded by going to the website.
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