Muncie, IN – E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., represented East Central Indiana on a new business recruitment sales trip to New York City, coordinated by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and led by Indiana Commerce Secretary Mitch Roob. The Indiana delegation was in New York from Tuesday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 4th. According to Mr. Budd, “The purpose of the trip was to make new contacts for generating business investment and job creation for Indiana and East Central Indiana. We had an opportunity to provide information about Indiana’s inviting business climate and incentive programs to twenty-one companies considering growth, consolidation, relocating or investing in Indiana. We will continue to build relationships with these and other targeted prospects from previous trips and keep them updated about the many business advantages offered throughout East Central Indiana. We appreciate the efforts of the Indiana Economic development Corporation in organizing this trip and scheduling our appointments with interested business leaders. The State of Indiana is well-positioned for business growth and expansion.”
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 the initial 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. researches and 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. The Spring 2009 edition of Energize-ECI’s 12-page Regional-Report newsletter, which contains a great overview of recent economic development activity in East Central Indiana may be read or downloaded by going to the organization’s website.
