Page 57 - FDI Alliance International Magazine. Winter 2020 Digital Interactive Issue.

on creating learning experiences for students – not just content
knowledge, but skills critical for future success.

Each of the districts in the county also participate in a locally grown
program, Whitely Works, which connects students and county
employers to allow students the opportunity to job shadow, intern,
and start their careers with local companies while they’re still in
high school.

ࣿ Atmosphere for Entrepreneurs
Rural communities like Whitley County are a great place for
entrepreneurs with programs to accelerate or grow a business,
Whitley EDC provides the support and tools necessary to begin.

Local main streets and incubators with existing companies provide
working relationships for success and allow business to grow
organically. Each of the communities in Whitley County offer robust
services to start and succeed in entrepreneurship.

Whitley County sits next to Indiana’s second largest city, which
provides the amenities of the metropolitan cities and still prides
itself on serving each other locally to see families, youth, small DALE BUUCK
business and industry leaders succeed.
PRESIDENT

When choosing a site, consider rural counties and choose Whitley F
County, Indiana. The Whitley EDC office can be reached at
220 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 102
260.244.5506 or send an email to Dale Buuck, Whitley EDC
Columbia City, IN 46725
president at mailto:dbuuck@whitleyedc.com.
☎
ࣿ About Whitley County EDC
The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is P: 260.244.5506
the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, Indiana. C: 260.515.3592
The EDC works closely with local, regional and state partners to
✉
support our industry clients’ growth and success. Our mission is to
dbuuck@whitleyedc.com
lead a comprehensive economic development program that retains
and expands employment opportunities for residents and attracts
business investment to Whitley County. The Whitley County EDC whitleyedc.com
was established in 1992 and represents Whitley County, Columbia
City and the towns of Churubusco, Larwill and South Whitley. For
more information about the EDC visit whitleyedc.com.

57. FDI ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL