Duke Energy has selected five economic development organizations in south central Indiana for inclusion in its 2025 Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment to Indiana.
Among the Grant Recipients was a $5,000 grant to Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation. The grant funds will support the organization’s attendance at several site consultant events in 2025.
“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.
Other organizations receiving grants were: Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, Lawrence County Economic Growth Council, Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation and Brown County Redevelopment Commission.