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Process for Application of Incentives 

The EDC of Elkhart County considers its job to be making the Incentives Application as easy and fast-moving as possible for the prospective company (client).


1. EDC of Elkhart County organizes initial meeting with the Client, representative of the IEDC (Indiana Economic Development Corporation) and representatives of the appropriate Community.

2. EDC of Elkhart County helps the Client complete and submit application forms to the IEDC and the Community.

3. EDC of Elkhart County facilitates the Community submission of the "Letter of Support" to Client and IEDC.

4. IEDC reviews Application and "Letter of Support" and issues "Pre-commit Letter" to the Client.  EDC of Elkhart County tracks progress.

5. Client reviews "Pre-commit Letter", and accepts or declines within 30 days.  EDC of Elkhart County tracks progress and facilities any further discussions.

6. EDC of Elkhart County facilitates the completion of the Community Tax Phase-In process:
    A. Completion of Community and State forms.
    B. Client attends public meeting to request incentives. Declaratory Resolution is shared and reviewed by appropriate government jurisdiction at meeting.
    C. Client attends public hearing to answer questions and support their request. Confirming Resolution is shared and reviewed at this hearing.

7. EDC of Elkhart County and IEDC coordinate the public announcement of Client’s project and appropriate press releases.