Muncie, IN – E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., will represent 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 will be in New York from June 28th through June 30th. According to Mr. Budd, “The purpose of the trip is to make new contacts for generating business investment and job creation for Indiana and East Central Indiana. We will have an opportunity to provide information about Indiana’s very inviting business climate and incentive programs to more than twenty companies considering expansion, consolidation, relocating or investing in Indiana. We will continue to build relationships with these and other prospects from previous New York City 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 these trips and scheduling our appointments with interested business leaders. The State of Indiana and our region are well-positioned for business growth and expansion as the economy rebounds.”

About Energize-ECI, Inc.

Energize-ECI, Inc. is a public/private partnership providing pro-active services and programs to bring new business investment and jobs to East Central Indiana. Energize-ECI, Inc. acts as the primary 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 and Rush 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 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.

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Contacts
Tom Farris - 765-254-0116
tfarris@energize-eci.org

Roy Budd - 765-254-1420
rbudd@energize-eci.org

Prepared by Tom Farris / T.L. Farris & Associates
P.O. Box 2542 / Muncie, IN 47307-0542
Phone: 765.284.5313 / Fax: 765.284.5314
Email: thomaslfarris@comcast.net