Letter From The ChairmanAt the EDC, our 2009 focus was on existing business retention and expansion. Tim Rogers and theentire EDC staff embraced that focus whole-heartedly. They made a substantial number of visits tolocal companies to listen to how each was faring in the midst of the worst economy in memory. In
several cases their contacts led to opportunities for EDC to assist with expansion or retention projects.
The list of projects the EDC participated in this year includes:• J M Hutton - general purpose grant to assist with expansion• Berry Plastics - general purpose grant to assist with expansion• Taconic - grant related to new jobs and equipment moving• Belden - training grant• Richmond Casting - an innovative general purpose grant to assist with keeping thiscompany locally owned and in Wayne County• Jason Finishing Group/Osborn International - general purpose and training grants for
expansion, new equipment and jobs
• CIT - general purpose and training grants, new jobs and new equipment• Reid Hospital - training grant to assist our largest local employer with a training project
intended to help control costs

Economic Development
Corporation ofWayne County

2009

Annual Report

Besides assisting local business, the EDC staff enjoyed other achievements. For example, Valerie Shaffer applied for and received the "shovel
ready" designation for our Gateway Industrial Park. Renee Doty has worked diligently to assist the town of Milton to solve its wastewater
treatment dilemma by lending her expertise in pursuing funding sources. And Norene Groth has worked tirelessly to improve our electronic marketing and data gathering capabilities. EDC staff also facilitated the life sciences study. That study provided valuable direction on how the community should proceed in its efforts to develop business tied to life sciences.
One of the more valuable efforts undertaken by your EDC board was the focus provided by Kevin Ahaus' Work Plan Task Force. The Task Force's
work product provides solid guidance for the EDC staff in its efforts to allocate limited human and financial resources to seemingly unlimited
deserving opportunities.
The EDC is extremely conscious of the need to be frugal with tax dollars. To that end, we realigned the duties of our staff, and eliminated two
positions. By doing so, we were able to cut our budget ahead of any mandates...and lead by example.
Finally, and perhaps of most importance to the future of economic growth efforts in Wayne County, we have transitioned smoothly to new
professional leadership under Tim Rogers. Tim has the confidence of elected leadership at both city and county levels. . . confidence which is
critical to "same page" efforts in economic development.

EDC Board of Directors
2009

2010

Officers
Chair – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County)
Vice Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Treasurer – Bob Powell (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Secretary – Gary Hackman (City of Richmond)
Immediate Past Chair – Joe Chamness (Wayne County)

Officers
Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Vice Chair – Gary Hackman ( City of Richmond, Mayor)
Treasurer – Joe Chamness (Wayne County, Commissioners)
Secretary – Steve Holman (Wayne County, Commissioners)
Immediate Past Chair – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County, Council)

Board
Steve Holman (Wayne County)
Donna Spears (City of Richmond)
Ashton Veramallay (City of Richmond)Roger Kem (Cambridge City)
Mark Smith (Centerville)
Chad Semler (Hagerstown)
Rhett Baumgartner (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)

Board
Brett Guiley (Richmond, Common Council)- New Appointment

The rest of the board remains unchanged for 2010.
EDC Staff
Tim Rogers – President/CEO
Renee Doty – Manager of Community Affairs
Norene Groth – Development Coordinator
Danielle Klingman – Receptionist
Valerie Shaffer – Manager of Business Development

500 South A Street, Suite 2, Richmond, Indiana 47374
765-983-4769 ~ Fax: 765-966-8956

www.edcwc.com

B USINESS DEVELOPMENT

Taking care of our own was the often represent less risk. In addipredominant theme in 2009 for the
Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. During thistime of scarce resources it’s important to get as large a return on
investment as possible. While important, attraction is costly interms of marketing and incentives
and comes with the risk of the unknown. However, equally important is supporting the businesses
that already call Wayne County
home. Existing business projects
can return greater investment andtion, the best marketing campaign
for new attraction is having existing businesses tell their stories ofsuccess. As the economy remains
tough and unemployment highsupporting existing businesses as
they diversify and expand, or
enabling them to remain here, ismore important than ever. The
EDC is proud to highlight threeprojects from 2009 that are
examples of the importance ofbusiness retention and expansion.

Richmond Casting Company

When the owner of Richmond tive wages with benefits, including
Casting Company decided to sell
then-company president Gill McBride
knew chances were good the facility would be closed. Given the stateof the foundry industry in the U.S.
new ownership would likely mean
the facility would be closed. New
owners would take the orders, themachinery and move to anotherlocation, costing the community
37 full-time jobs paying competi-

an employee profit sharing program. McBride knew he had to act.
Coupled with his own investment,
the EDC awarded Richmond Casting Company a $200,000 EDIT
grant to retain the company andjobs in Wayne County. RichmondCasting Company pours gray andductile iron as well as produces a
number of different types of ironcastings.

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT)

Jason Finishing Group
Osborn International/JacksonLea

MARKETING

PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITIESIn 2009 the EDC of Wayne County made included the modification of The EDC has worked with sev- pair of a cracking sidewalk used byinvested a significant amount of the existing logo for a more contime and resources into new andimproved marketing materials for
an increased contemporary and cohesive look. Among the changes

temporary design, a new blend of
the existing color scheme and incorporating the new tagline “HardWorking, Easy Living”.

New Maketing Materials Include:

Website – Updated quarterly with new pictures from local businessreflecting the new “Hard Working, Easy Living” tagline.
Fact Book – Updated frequently, less text driven for easier reading

Jason Finishing, comprised of Osborn International and JacksonLea,
a buffing and polishing products
company, employs 2,000 employees across 12 countries. So when
they decided to move their North
Carolina facility, they could havegone anywhere. But citing a strong
management team, engaged employees and a great location, Jason
Finishing made the decision to relocate their North Carolina facility
to their existing Richmond facility
located in the Midwest Industrial
Park. The company invested $550,000
and has committed to creating 50
new jobs by 2012. Jason Finishingcurrently produces industrial wire,nylon and other brushes for metal
finishing, cleaning and brushing.
With the addition of JacksonLea
they also produce cloth andand available conveniently in an electronic version on a flash drive.

Billboards – Focus on existing companies located in the parks as wellas parcels that are still available.

Print Ads – Using local business owners and positive quotes about
doing business in Wayne County, ads will be used in periodicals fromtargeted industries identified in the recent target industry analysis.

EDC E-News Update – released quarterly and containing updates on
projects as well as available sites and pertinent data including the recent unemployment figures and cost- of-living information.
TARGET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

abrasive wheel buffs. The EDC ofWayne County awarded the company a $132,000 general purpose
grant to assist with relocation costs
and a training grant up to $25,000.

Target Industry Analysis – the County’s attributes. Foote ConsultEDC partnered with the Economic
Growth Group to conduct an indepth analysis on targeted industry sectors that match Wayneeral communities in 2009 on various projects.Work continues with
Hagerstown in planning for future
development that may include anindustrial park. Economy improved
a quality of life issue with the re-the majority of residents in thecommunity. The EDC provided an
EDIT grant to the Western Wayne
Regional Sanitary District to conduct a planning study for future
growth.

SHOVEL READY CERTIFICATION - INDIANA GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL PARKT

he remaining available sites in
the Indiana Gateway Industrial
Park received shovel ready certification in 2009 from the Indiana
Economic Development Corporation. The designation certifies thesites have all needed infrastructure
in place for fast construction of

new facilities. The sites are also entered into an online database thatallows site consultants and businesses to research available shovel
ready commercial and industrial
properties. The Indiana Gateway
Industrial Park is located justsouth of Interstate 70 at exit 137.

PHASE II DEVELOPMENT - MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL PARKA

166 acre parcel in the Midwest
Industrial Park fronting Interstate
70 in Richmond is being preparedfor development. The EDC is partnering with the City of Richmond
to subdivide the large parcel. Plans
include smaller lot sizes adaptable
to the needs of the developer

as well as determining the locationof a rail spur, roads, utility linesand detention ponds. The subdivision will also help to prepare theparcel for shovel ready certificationfrom the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation.

ing Group, LLC conducted the research that will assist in deciding
areas of focus starting in 2010 andfor the next several years.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMILTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTEDC Investment
Since January of 2009, the EDC of Wayne County, through EDIT funds,
has assisted existing businesses in the commitment to the retention andcreation of over 110 jobs and provided training assistance funds to 8
companies. These projects have resulted in over $11 million in new investment for Wayne County.

CIT is a materials handling and an existing 10,000 square foot buildproduction machining manufacturer
who specializes in making steel
racks, containers and machine cabs
and canopies for the automotive industry. When that industry experienced a downturn, the company
took stock of its machines and theskills of its workforce and found a
way to diversify their product line.
The company was awarded a threeyear contract to produce physicaltherapy tables for the healthcare
equipment industry. With a $210,000
investment the company renovateding and will add 20 new jobs in2010. The EDC of Wayne County
awarded the company a $20,000
grant for training assistance and a$50,000 general purpose grant tohelp with expenses associated withthe expansion.

T

he town of Milton is on track toreceive over $5 million in grant andloan money from the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program administered outof the Office of Community and
Rural Affairs (OCRA). The two stateagencies are working together tokeep the monthly wastewater rate
for residents at $65. Without any

assistance from grant programs
the monthly wastewater rate forresidents would be around $200
a month. The new wastewater
system will help alleviate issues
caused by failing septic tanks on
lot sizes that are too small for new
septic systems to be installed. The
EDC provided grant administration
services for the project.

PARTNERS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cambridge City
Centerville
East Germantown
EconomyHagerstown
MiltonMount AuburnRichmond
Whitewater
Wayne County

B USINESS DEVELOPMENT

Taking care of our own was the often represent less risk. In addipredominant theme in 2009 for the
Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. During thistime of scarce resources it’s important to get as large a return on
investment as possible. While important, attraction is costly interms of marketing and incentives
and comes with the risk of the unknown. However, equally important is supporting the businesses
that already call Wayne County
home. Existing business projects
can return greater investment andtion, the best marketing campaign
for new attraction is having existing businesses tell their stories ofsuccess. As the economy remains
tough and unemployment highsupporting existing businesses as
they diversify and expand, or
enabling them to remain here, ismore important than ever. The
EDC is proud to highlight threeprojects from 2009 that are
examples of the importance ofbusiness retention and expansion.

Richmond Casting Company

When the owner of Richmond tive wages with benefits, including
Casting Company decided to sell
then-company president Gill McBride
knew chances were good the facility would be closed. Given the stateof the foundry industry in the U.S.
new ownership would likely mean
the facility would be closed. New
owners would take the orders, themachinery and move to anotherlocation, costing the community
37 full-time jobs paying competi-

an employee profit sharing program. McBride knew he had to act.
Coupled with his own investment,
the EDC awarded Richmond Casting Company a $200,000 EDIT
grant to retain the company andjobs in Wayne County. RichmondCasting Company pours gray andductile iron as well as produces a
number of different types of ironcastings.

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT)

Jason Finishing Group
Osborn International/JacksonLea

MARKETING

PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITIESIn 2009 the EDC of Wayne County made included the modification of The EDC has worked with sev- pair of a cracking sidewalk used byinvested a significant amount of the existing logo for a more contime and resources into new andimproved marketing materials for
an increased contemporary and cohesive look. Among the changes

temporary design, a new blend of
the existing color scheme and incorporating the new tagline “HardWorking, Easy Living”.

New Maketing Materials Include:

Website – Updated quarterly with new pictures from local businessreflecting the new “Hard Working, Easy Living” tagline.
Fact Book – Updated frequently, less text driven for easier reading

Jason Finishing, comprised of Osborn International and JacksonLea,
a buffing and polishing products
company, employs 2,000 employees across 12 countries. So when
they decided to move their North
Carolina facility, they could havegone anywhere. But citing a strong
management team, engaged employees and a great location, Jason
Finishing made the decision to relocate their North Carolina facility
to their existing Richmond facility
located in the Midwest Industrial
Park. The company invested $550,000
and has committed to creating 50
new jobs by 2012. Jason Finishingcurrently produces industrial wire,nylon and other brushes for metal
finishing, cleaning and brushing.
With the addition of JacksonLea
they also produce cloth andand available conveniently in an electronic version on a flash drive.

Billboards – Focus on existing companies located in the parks as wellas parcels that are still available.

Print Ads – Using local business owners and positive quotes about
doing business in Wayne County, ads will be used in periodicals fromtargeted industries identified in the recent target industry analysis.

EDC E-News Update – released quarterly and containing updates on
projects as well as available sites and pertinent data including the recent unemployment figures and cost- of-living information.
TARGET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

abrasive wheel buffs. The EDC ofWayne County awarded the company a $132,000 general purpose
grant to assist with relocation costs
and a training grant up to $25,000.

Target Industry Analysis – the County’s attributes. Foote ConsultEDC partnered with the Economic
Growth Group to conduct an indepth analysis on targeted industry sectors that match Wayneeral communities in 2009 on various projects.Work continues with
Hagerstown in planning for future
development that may include anindustrial park. Economy improved
a quality of life issue with the re-the majority of residents in thecommunity. The EDC provided an
EDIT grant to the Western Wayne
Regional Sanitary District to conduct a planning study for future
growth.

SHOVEL READY CERTIFICATION - INDIANA GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL PARKT

he remaining available sites in
the Indiana Gateway Industrial
Park received shovel ready certification in 2009 from the Indiana
Economic Development Corporation. The designation certifies thesites have all needed infrastructure
in place for fast construction of

new facilities. The sites are also entered into an online database thatallows site consultants and businesses to research available shovel
ready commercial and industrial
properties. The Indiana Gateway
Industrial Park is located justsouth of Interstate 70 at exit 137.

PHASE II DEVELOPMENT - MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL PARKA

166 acre parcel in the Midwest
Industrial Park fronting Interstate
70 in Richmond is being preparedfor development. The EDC is partnering with the City of Richmond
to subdivide the large parcel. Plans
include smaller lot sizes adaptable
to the needs of the developer

as well as determining the locationof a rail spur, roads, utility linesand detention ponds. The subdivision will also help to prepare theparcel for shovel ready certificationfrom the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation.

ing Group, LLC conducted the research that will assist in deciding
areas of focus starting in 2010 andfor the next several years.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMILTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTEDC Investment
Since January of 2009, the EDC of Wayne County, through EDIT funds,
has assisted existing businesses in the commitment to the retention andcreation of over 110 jobs and provided training assistance funds to 8
companies. These projects have resulted in over $11 million in new investment for Wayne County.

CIT is a materials handling and an existing 10,000 square foot buildproduction machining manufacturer
who specializes in making steel
racks, containers and machine cabs
and canopies for the automotive industry. When that industry experienced a downturn, the company
took stock of its machines and theskills of its workforce and found a
way to diversify their product line.
The company was awarded a threeyear contract to produce physicaltherapy tables for the healthcare
equipment industry. With a $210,000
investment the company renovateding and will add 20 new jobs in2010. The EDC of Wayne County
awarded the company a $20,000
grant for training assistance and a$50,000 general purpose grant tohelp with expenses associated withthe expansion.

T

he town of Milton is on track toreceive over $5 million in grant andloan money from the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program administered outof the Office of Community and
Rural Affairs (OCRA). The two stateagencies are working together tokeep the monthly wastewater rate
for residents at $65. Without any

assistance from grant programs
the monthly wastewater rate forresidents would be around $200
a month. The new wastewater
system will help alleviate issues
caused by failing septic tanks on
lot sizes that are too small for new
septic systems to be installed. The
EDC provided grant administration
services for the project.

PARTNERS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cambridge City
Centerville
East Germantown
EconomyHagerstown
MiltonMount AuburnRichmond
Whitewater
Wayne County

Letter From The ChairmanAt the EDC, our 2009 focus was on existing business retention and expansion. Tim Rogers and theentire EDC staff embraced that focus whole-heartedly. They made a substantial number of visits tolocal companies to listen to how each was faring in the midst of the worst economy in memory. In
several cases their contacts led to opportunities for EDC to assist with expansion or retention projects.
The list of projects the EDC participated in this year includes:• J M Hutton - general purpose grant to assist with expansion• Berry Plastics - general purpose grant to assist with expansion• Taconic - grant related to new jobs and equipment moving• Belden - training grant• Richmond Casting - an innovative general purpose grant to assist with keeping thiscompany locally owned and in Wayne County• Jason Finishing Group/Osborn International - general purpose and training grants for
expansion, new equipment and jobs
• CIT - general purpose and training grants, new jobs and new equipment• Reid Hospital - training grant to assist our largest local employer with a training project
intended to help control costs

Economic Development
Corporation ofWayne County

2009

Annual Report

Besides assisting local business, the EDC staff enjoyed other achievements. For example, Valerie Shaffer applied for and received the "shovel
ready" designation for our Gateway Industrial Park. Renee Doty has worked diligently to assist the town of Milton to solve its wastewater
treatment dilemma by lending her expertise in pursuing funding sources. And Norene Groth has worked tirelessly to improve our electronic marketing and data gathering capabilities. EDC staff also facilitated the life sciences study. That study provided valuable direction on how the community should proceed in its efforts to develop business tied to life sciences.
One of the more valuable efforts undertaken by your EDC board was the focus provided by Kevin Ahaus' Work Plan Task Force. The Task Force's
work product provides solid guidance for the EDC staff in its efforts to allocate limited human and financial resources to seemingly unlimited
deserving opportunities.
The EDC is extremely conscious of the need to be frugal with tax dollars. To that end, we realigned the duties of our staff, and eliminated two
positions. By doing so, we were able to cut our budget ahead of any mandates...and lead by example.
Finally, and perhaps of most importance to the future of economic growth efforts in Wayne County, we have transitioned smoothly to new
professional leadership under Tim Rogers. Tim has the confidence of elected leadership at both city and county levels. . . confidence which is
critical to "same page" efforts in economic development.

EDC Board of Directors
2009

2010

Officers
Chair – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County)
Vice Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Treasurer – Bob Powell (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Secretary – Gary Hackman (City of Richmond)
Immediate Past Chair – Joe Chamness (Wayne County)

Officers
Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)
Vice Chair – Gary Hackman ( City of Richmond, Mayor)
Treasurer – Joe Chamness (Wayne County, Commissioners)
Secretary – Steve Holman (Wayne County, Commissioners)
Immediate Past Chair – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County, Council)

Board
Steve Holman (Wayne County)
Donna Spears (City of Richmond)
Ashton Veramallay (City of Richmond)Roger Kem (Cambridge City)
Mark Smith (Centerville)
Chad Semler (Hagerstown)
Rhett Baumgartner (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce)

Board
Brett Guiley (Richmond, Common Council)- New Appointment

The rest of the board remains unchanged for 2010.
EDC Staff
Tim Rogers – President/CEO
Renee Doty – Manager of Community Affairs
Norene Groth – Development Coordinator
Danielle Klingman – Receptionist
Valerie Shaffer – Manager of Business Development

500 South A Street, Suite 2, Richmond, Indiana 47374
765-983-4769 ~ Fax: 765-966-8956

www.edcwc.com