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Mission Statement. To improve the quality of life for the citizens of LaGrange County, Indiana through the enhancement of employment opportunities resulting from the responsible growth and retention of business and industry. . Five Goals of the LCEDC. Business Attraction - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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To improve the quality of life for the citizens of LaGrange County, Indiana through the enhancement of employment opportunities resulting from the responsible growth and retention of business and industry.
Mission Statement
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Business AttractionBusiness Retention and Expansion
Improving Quality of LifeExpanding EntrepreneurialismEnhancing the Local Tax Base
Five Goals of the LCEDC
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Location
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Transportation Logistics
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Access to I-80/90 (Exit 121), as well as IN SR 3,5,9, 120 and US 20.
Airports: Fort Wayne International Airport – 74 miles (S), South Bend Regional – 53 Miles (W)
Inland Ports: Toledo Seaport 106 miles (E), Burns Harbor 109 miles (W)
Interstate Interchange: 23 miles (I-69 & I-80/90) Rail Access: South Milford & Howe
Transportation Logistics
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2nd largest Amish settlement in the United States Over 2 million tourists annually visit LaGrange
County Town of Shipshewana is annually one of the top 5
most visited tourist attractions in Indiana 67 natural lakes 11,605 acre Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area Ranked by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
as the 5th healthiest county in Indiana.
High Quality of Life
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“Certified Site Ready” 114 acre site, visible from I-80/90 and ready to build with all utilities
Certified Site Ready
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Numerous Sites Available
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Demographic DataPOPULATION
Total Population 37,172
Total Households, 2006-08 12,424
Median Age, 2008 30.9
Projected Population, 2015 39,973
INCOME
LaGrange Median Household Income, 2008 $51,160
Indiana Median Household Income, 2008 $48,010
LaGrange Per Capita Income,2007 $23,341
Indiana Per Capita Income, 2007 $33,215
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Demographic DataLABOR FORCE, PRELIMINARY 2009
Labor Force 16,518
Unemployment Rate, March 2010 12.9%
COMMUTING, 2007
Commuting INTO LaGrange County 4,200
Community OUT of LaGrange County 6,679
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MAJOR EMPLOYERSCompany Major Product Employment
in FTE
K-Z Inc. Recreational Vehicles 450
Nishikawa Standard Co. Rubber Seals & Trim 400
Crossroads RV Recreational Vehicles 300
Champion Enterprises Modular Homes 175
DRV, LLC Recreational Vehicles 173
Parkview LaGrange General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
135
Dometic Corporation Awnings & Canopies 100
Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing & Convalescent Homes
96
Lakepark Industries of Indiana
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
91
Deflecta-Shield Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
80
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AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE AND EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 2008
Industry Avg. Annual Wage
Employment % Employment
Total – All Covered $31,816 11,522
Total – All Private $31,615 10,170
Natural Resources & Mining
$34,316 104 1.0%
Construction $32,124 436 4.3%
Manufacturing $40,259 5,138 50.5%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
$22,014 1,828 18.0%
Information $34,677 37 0.4%
Financial Activities $30,692 337 3.3%
Professional & Business Services
$27,888 277 2.7%
Education & Health Services
$28,520 771 7.6%
Leisure & Hospitality $10,180 1,017 10.0%
Other Services $22,924 224 2.2%
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Demographic DataTAXES
Corporate Adjusted Gross Income 8.5%
Sales & Use 7%
Individual Income 3.4%
State Sales 7%
Local CAGIT 1.0%
Local CEDIT 0.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
New Employers (per $100) 2.70%
Minimum Tax Rate 1.10%
Average Tax Rate 2.71%
Taxable Base $7,000
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Education Statistics
* LaGrange County has a 44% Amish population that due to religious beliefs stop attending school after the eighth grade
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, 2006-08
Less than High School * 43.5%
High School Graduate 30.2%
Some College 12.9%
Associate’s Degree 4.0%
Bachelor’s Degree 6.5%
Master’s PhD and/or Professional Degree 3.5%
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Education Statistics Continued
EDUCATIONCorp Schools Enrollment
Public Schools 3 14 6,108
Private Schools 1 147
Colleges & Universities
28 in surrounding Indiana counties, such as Trine, Notre Dame, IPFW, IU South Bend, & Manchester College
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Education Statistics Continued
Lakeland HS
Prairie Heights HS
Westview Jr.-Sr. HS
Howe Military School
State Average
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
GRADUATION RATES, 2008-09
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Keith A. GillenwaterExecutive DirectorLaGrange County Economic Development Corporation304 N. Townline Rd., Suite 2LaGrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-4994(260) 350-3454
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