Duke Energy has selected three economic development organizations in central Indiana for inclusion in its 2025 Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment to the state. “This program gives our local economic development partners the tools they need to showcase the strengths of their communities – both at home and on the national stage,” said Erin Schneider, managing director of economic development at Duke Energy. “It’s just one of the many ways we’re helping influence growth in the state to build
competitive, thriving communities.”
Partnership Program grant funds can be used to support a wide array of marketing initiatives, including trade show attendance, website redesign, promotional materials, and presentations or tours to introduce prospective companies and site selectors to a
community.
To qualify for program consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth. Grant amounts varied depending on the size and scope of the project.
This year, grants were awarded to the following central Indiana organizations:
▪ Boone County Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
Grant funds will support the creation of a “Living” section on the
BetterInBoone.org website, which serves as a key platform to market the
business, community, education and tourism resources that make Boone County
an attractive place to work and live.
▪ Indy Partnership – $5,000
Grant funds will support Indy Partnership’s marketing efforts and attendance at
targeted events around the country to meet with site consultants and economic
development partners.
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▪ Shelby County Development Corporation – $5,000
Grant funds will support the purchase of high-tech, large-format printing
equipment capable of printing standard documents, as well as large GIS maps of
sites that are being evaluated for economic development projects. The maps will
be provided to site consultants and company representatives during site visits.
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 910,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.