Community Impact Plan:

Economic Development (continued)

Intended Outcome 2:
Wabash Valley citizens and media are informed about the value of the economic development activities occurring in the Wabash Valley.

Lead Organization:
Wabash Valley Local Economic Development Organizations

Task Others Involved Time Line
Routinely publish press releases regarding economic development activities, including business retention and recruitment activities, infrastructure accomplishments, special events, etc. All relevant economic development
agencies, media
March 2004 – Ongoing
Develop media contact list for all LEDOs. Media, Indiana Department of Commerce March 2004 – Ongoing
Perform workshops/promotions in community strengths and benefits relevant to business recruitment and retention. Marketing firms, media, meeting facilities September 2004 – Ongoing
Offer economic development summits which highlight best practices in other communities and those occurring in the Wabash Valley. Media, meeting facilities November 2003 – Ongoing
Develop marketing materials for prospective and existing businesses and the public regarding economic development opportunities in the Wabash Valley. Marketing firms July 2004 – Ongoing
Routinely invite or visit media representatives to depict economic development activity. Media, Journal of Business, etc. January 2004 – Ongoing
Coordinate Wabash Valley LEDO attendance at state/national trade shows/conferences. All relevant economic development agencies July 2004 – Ongoing