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In 2006 Wabash County began Welcome to Wabash County and North Wabash County is home to a
a journey to transition its economy Manchester from the North Manchester diverse mix of businesses who
from the early 20th century model Chamber of Commerce. take great pride in ensuring we
into a 21st century, knowledge have a strong economic base that
based model that is competitive on Located in the northern end of the allows us to offer great value in
a global basis. county, North Manchester is a quaint community living. From advanced
community which has much to offer to its manufacturing to boutique shops,
Over the past eight years, the inhabitants and to visitors as well. cultural centers, art galleries and
Economic Economic Development technology services, Wabash
Group of Wabash County, From its unique retail stores that are County is a tapestry of diverse
Inc. (EDG) assisted Wabash located in a freshly renovated downtown amenities providing urban
County, North Manchester, to its outstanding local schools and opportunities with a personal,
and Wabash to shift its focus to recreation facilities, North Manchester small town touch. This richly
advanced manufacturing, value has much to offer. A top notch library, a historic community offers a
added agricultural processing, new fitness and aquatic center, two large, charming aesthetic appeal as
logistics-distribution, bio-fuels, state of the art retirement communities, well as practical comforts. The
and health care. Wabash County Manchester University, historic buildings businesses of Wabash County invite
attracted nearly $325 million of and homes, and involved service clubs and you to experience the unique flavor
new investment, raised the per churches are just some of things that make of our community through their
capita income by 12.24% and the North Manchester unique. many offerings.
educational attainment by more
than 24% since we began this The Chamber of Commerce supports The Chamber prides itself
process. local business and helps to strengthen on diverse partnerships with
the economy by programming and other community organizations
Our comprehensive strategies hosting events that bring people to that allow us to bring vision
include a focus on our quality of the community. Numerous festivals and innovative ideas to life. We
place, working to build walkable draw large crowds and showcase what embrace conversations with our
and livable cities, with arts, the community has to offer. Working members and government officials
entertainment, education, and partnerships with the Wabash Chamber, to ensure we represent them at the
recreation to attract young the Wabash County Convention and local, regional, state and federal
professionals and a workforce Visitors Bureau, Economic Development level, working to remove barriers to
trained for our target industries. Group of Wabash County, local healthy business growth.
government, and Manchester Main Street
Wabash County is also unique further strengthen North Manchester as We invite you to enjoy this
as we strive to be open, to seek well. magazine about our community,
input and solutions from everyone. its people and its heritage; but we
There is a place at the table for Whether you already live in North also encourage you to peruse the
everyone and each chair is the Manchester, are considering a move, business directories and supporting
same height. Wabash County is or are just a passer-by spending advertisers and check out the many
a place where every person can an afternoon, you will find North offerings we have available. Our
contribute, and each can make a Manchester to be an inviting community business owners invest not only
difference. and one that has much to offer. Feel free their business resources, but their
to stop by our office for more detailed personal service in our county.
Wabash County is a wonderful information about the community in
place to visit, to work, play, or own general. On behalf of our businesses, we
a business. We are a community of wish you happy shopping, living,
Bright Ideas! We hope you enjoy your time in our dining, and experiencing Wabash
community and in Wabash County as County!
Sincerely, well.
Kimberly Pinkerton
William S. Konyha Laura Rager President & CEO Wabash County
President & CEO Executive Director Chamber of Commerce
Economic & Development Group North Manchester Chamber of
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