Duke Energy Awards $125,000+ To Support Indiana Economic Growth
Awarded through Duke Energy’s Partnership Program, the grants will help 26 economic development organizations create new jobs and investment in Indiana.
More than $125,000 in grants from Duke Energy will help 26 local and regional economic development organizations create new jobs and investment in Indiana communities. The grants are being made through Duke Energy’s Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to grow cities and towns.
“We believe that when our communities thrive, we thrive,” said Erin Schneider, managing director of Midwest economic development for Duke Energy. “That’s why we work hand in hand with local and regional economic development organizations to bring new jobs and capital investment to the communities we serve, and our Partnership Program is one example of that.”
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Grant dollars will support marketing campaigns and promotional materials, website development and updates, conference and tradeshow registrations and continuing education.
The Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance will receive $5,000 in grant funding to help purchase new street sign banners bearing the group’s new branding, which includes a revamped logo, color palette and messaging that reflects the community’s unique character and aspirations.
“As the Kokomo community continues to grow and expand as a result of a new battery industry presence, we want to create a renewed sense of pride for current businesses and residents,” said Lori Dukes, president and CEO of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance. “Through this new marketing campaign and street sign banners, we’re able to create a unique identity and sense of place for those who call Kokomo home.”
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Since the Partnership Program was established in 2017, Duke Energy has contributed more than $700,000 in grant funding to organizations that are helping create vibrant economies in Indiana.
To qualify for program consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth. Award amounts varied depending on the size and scope of the project.
Grants were awarded to the following organizations this year:
Aspire Johnson County – $5,000
Bloomington Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
Boone County Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
City of Batesville – $5,000
Daviess County Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
East Central Indiana Regional Partnership – $5,000
Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County – $1,625
Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance – $5,000
Greensburg-Decatur County Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
Grow Wabash County – $5,000
Hancock Economic Development Council – $5,000
I-74 Business Corridor – $5,000
Indy Partnership – $5,000
Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation – $5,000
Knox County Indiana Economic Development – $5,000
Lawrence County Economic Growth Council – $5,000
Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth – $5,000
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership – $5,000
One Dearborn – $5,000
Purdue Research Foundation Economic Development Team – $5,000
Radius Indiana – $5,000
Shelby County Development Corporation – $5,000
South Central Indiana Economic Development Group – $5,000
Southwest Indiana Development Council – $5,000
The Town of Cumberland – $5,000
Vermillion County Economic Development Council – $4,485
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