10/24/2008
Jeff Howe of Old National Bank Named Vice-Chair of Energize-ECI, Inc. Board of Directors
Muncie, IN – E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., and Doug Bakken, Board Chair of Energize-ECI, Inc., announced that Jeff Howe has been elected Vice-Chair of the Energize-ECI, Inc. Board of Directors for the 10-county regional economic development partnership. The Board is composed of 37 members representing all of the Energize-ECI, Inc. region. Mr. Howe currently serves as Northeast Region President of Old National Bank. The Northeast region includes the Indiana communities of Anderson, Muncie, Marion, Portland, Richmond, Winchester, Losantville, Farmland, and Union City, Ohio. Howe holds a degree in Business Administration from the Miller College of Business at Ball State University. In addition to his banking career, Howe has served in leadership positions on local and regional economic development boards as well as regional, state and national workforce development boards. He recently served as Chairman of the National Association of Workforce Boards.
“We are delighted to have Jeff Howe serve as Vice-Chair of the Energize-ECI, Inc. Board of Directors,” commented Roy Budd. “He has substantial financial banking experience and works for one of the premier banks in the State of Indiana. Jeff will add value to the strategic plan and vision of Energize-ECI, Inc.”
Doug Bakken, Chair of the Energize-ECI, Inc. Board of Directors, added, “Jeff brings to Energize-ECI, Inc. his deep and abiding affection for East Central Indiana, his extensive banking experiences in Indiana, and his outstanding track record in serving on national, regional and local workforce organizations.”
“Our past is not our future,” stated Jeff Howe, Vice-Chair of Energize-ECI, Inc. “I’m eager to see and be a part of East Central Indiana’s endeavor toward reaching its potential, which I believe is limitless.”
Energize-ECI is a public/private partnership providing pro-active services and programs to encourage new business investment in East Central Indiana. Energize-ECI 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 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 their comprehensive website www.energize-eci.org. The site may be translated into six languages, in addition to English. The regional economic development organization may be contacted at the Energize-ECI Engagement Center, 122 E, Main St., Muncie, IN 47305, 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, may be read or downloaded by going to the website.
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