KEDCO (Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation)

Are you interested in starting a business? Do you need help growing your business or navigating new challenges and opportunities? Meet with a business coach! KEDCO and the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center partner to provide one-on-one business coaching for local entrepreneurs and those who aspire to start a business! Scan the QR code to meet with Coach Angie Harrison in-person or virtually. Questions? Contact us ?? https://bit.ly/3GOER6c

?? We’d like to give a BIG shout out to our board of directors! These leaders and community advocates are key in moving our mission forward! This year, we welcomed several new board members: ?? Cary Groninger ?? Frank Levinson ?? Eric Meyer, CFA We congratulate these board members who moved to officer roles: ?? Brad Jackson, Co-Chair ?? Travis E. Christman, Vice-Chair We are grateful for all of YOU.

??Many thanks to these local companies for their new and renewed investments in KEDCO! By investing in our mission, together, we're creating an even brighter K-County! SUSTAINING PARTNER ?? POLYWOOD? IMPACT PARTNERS ?? G & G HAULING & EXCAVATING, INC ?? Northwest Bank GROWTH PARTNERS ?? Grace College & Seminary ?? Intrasect ?? Phend & Brown, Inc. INITIATIVE PARTNER ?? Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation

Last week, KEDCO in partnership with Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and OrthoWorx, Inc.,hosted the Kosciusko Manufacturing Roundtable with the KEDCO Entrepreneur Social following with Fortitude Fund. ?? Many thanks to roundtable Lead Sponsor Priority Medical, Social Sponsor First Federal Savings Bank, and Venue Sponsor Mad Anthony's Lake City Tap House. ?? Shout out to Neil Kane of University of Notre Dame for highlighting the ESTEEM program, roundtable panelists Luke W. of Priority Medical, Rick Bollinger of OrthoPediatrics, Ryan T. of Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated, and Social presenters Lyle Schrock of The Lab and Luke White.

Despite the chilly temps, excitement was high last Thursday at the groundbreaking for the Chinworth Trail extension! High fives and kudos to the Kosciusko County Parks & Recreation Board and HELP Kosciusko for leading the way in making this project and event a reality! ??

??Join our team in wishing a very happy birthday, filled with ALL the best things, to KEDCO Leadership Partner Suzanne (Suzie) Light!?? Suzie is a powerhouse of knowledge, is deeply connected in the community, and she radiates joy wherever she goes. Happy Birthday, Suzie!

Thank you to all who attended our Manufacturing Roundtable yesterday, hosted in partnership with Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and OrthoWorx, Inc.! We had an outstanding panel discussion with local manufacturing leaders, Luke W. of Priority Medical, Rick Bollinger of OrthoPediatrics, Ryan T. of Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated, and Travis E. Christman, of Priority Medical and KEDCO board member, facilitated the discussion. Many thanks to opening speaker, Neil Kane, who highlighted the ESTEEM program at University of Notre Dame, Priority Medical, our Lead Manufacturing Roundtable Sponsor, and Mad Anthony's Lake City Tap House, our Venue Host Sponsor. Are you a local manufacturer who wants to attend these roundtables? Contact us ?? https://lnkd.in/eJG9yRkx.

?Small Business Spotlight? We’re showing some love today to Forage Ahead! Located in the Village At Winona, this plant and flower shop is a true gem. Andrea and her team generously supported a recent KEDCO event with fresh, one-of-a-kind centerpiece displays—thank you! Forage Ahead offers a wide selection of plants, a unique flower bar, pre-made bouquets, and florals for weddings and special events. Plus, they host seasonal workshops and events at the shop throughout the year! So be sure to stop by and explore their beautiful offerings! ?? Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/g-dhrEuD

??Our next Entrepreneur Social in collab with Fortitude Fund is TOMORROW, March 19 at 5 p.m. at Mad Anthony's Lake City Tap House. Connect with local entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and service providers who support them for an evening of learning, idea-sharing, and camaraderie. There’s still time to RSVP! ?? https://bit.ly/4h5zmAw Many thanks to Event Sponsor, First Federal Savings Bank and Venue Host Sponsor, Mad Anthony's! ??

This morning, part of the KEDCO team had the opportunity to gain leadership insights from Drew C Scholl, founder and CEO of LeadersOnFire, and keynote speaker Dr. Tim Elmore, founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, Inc., at Grace College & Seminary! ??