What is…
EDC
Our Vision
To attract, retain and develop a sustainable and innovative economic base.
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Who We Are / What We Do
We are a not-for-profit economic organization serving the community with the cities, towns, chambers of commerce, investor partners, and businesses of Elkhart County, Indiana. We are known as the “Concierge to Elkhart County Industry”. Our primary objectives are the retention and expansion of local businesses, attraction of new businesses to Elkhart County, and local entrepreneurial development.
History of the EDC of Elkhart County
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County was organized in 2001 as a public-private partnership and lead economic development organization for Elkhart County, Indiana. With a mission to attract and retain diversified businesses both domestically and internationally, the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County serves as a resource and advocate to cultivate the competitiveness and profitability of business locating or expanding in Elkhart County, Indiana.
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County delivers an integrated approach to economic development strategy combining business attraction, expansion and retention activities, workforce attraction and development as well as strategic long-term planning. The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County teams with the real estate development, land use planning and design professionals to present comprehensive location solutions to new and existing companies. The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County provides confidential relocation and economic development services in close collaboration with regional and national partners to assist with site selection, community networking, workforce attraction and development, and navigation through the state and local incentives and regulatory process.
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County is a nationally recognized economic development leader in the State of Indiana. The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County provides strategic vision and “whatever it takes” approach to ensure continued Elkhart County economic vitality while providing quality job opportunities, a diverse and inclusive quality of place and continued prosperity for the residents and businesses of Elkhart County.
Our Team
Chris Stager
President | CEO
Linda Tunks
Director of Administration & Operations
David Damerow
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
Sherm Hansen
EDC Ambassador
Board of Directors
Jeff Beachy, Bristol Town Council
Coley Brady, Alliance
Adam Bujalski, Elkhart County Councilman
Bill Burton, First Source Bank
Mary Cripe, Middlebury Town Mgr.
Brian Dickerson, Final Phase Electric
Bill Dutkowski, Nappanee Chamber of Commerce
Rhett Fisher, Ancon Construction & EDC Board Vice President & Treasurer
Scott Ford, Notre Dame
Phil Jenkins, Mayor City of Nappanee
Levon Johnson, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Nick Kieffer, Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Jess Koscher, Write Connections Owner
Gina Leichty, Goshen Mayor
Zhongjie “Peter” Liang, Fabric Services
Rod Roberson, Elkhart Mayor
Brad Rogers, Elkhart County
Lori Snyder, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Brett Weddell, Goshen City Council President
Suzie Weirick, Elkhart County Commissioner
Jack Welter, Retired and EDC Board Secretary
Mike Yoder, Town of Bristol Manager & EDC Board President
Chris Stager, EDC President/CEO
Rod Roberson, Elkhart Mayor
Brad Rogers,Elkhart County
Lori Snyder, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Brett Weddell, Goshen City Council President
Suzie Weirick, Elkhart County Commissioner
Jack Welter, Retired and EDC Board Secretary
Mike Yoder, Town of Bristol Manager & EDC Board President
Chris Stager, EDC President/CEO
Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
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2023 Annual Report
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2022 Annual Report
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2020 Recap
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2019
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2018
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2017
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