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DCEDC seeking applicants for executive director position
May 16, 2018 - Daviess County Economic Development Corporation seeks applicants for executive director position Current director, Ron Arnold, set to retire from full-time position in December WASHINGTON, IN – Following 15 years of successfully securing numerous advancements for Daviess County, including the recent expansion of the first Japanese joint venture in the county, Ron...
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MEDIA BRIEF: ISOFlex Packaging expands capacity in Washington
April 22, 2018 - ISOFlex Packaging expands capacity in Washington, 3rd production line adds 6 jobs, increased output Facility creates local synergy for plastics, blown-film expertise WASHINGTON, Indiana –ISOFlex Packaging, a full-service company providing flexible packaging solutions, will formally open its 3rd production line in its Washington facility on April 24, according to David McKinney,...
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M&C Tech Comes to Daviess County
March 20, 2018 - Gov. Holcomb joins M&C Tech Indiana executives to open operations 40,000 sq. ft. facility on I-69 expected to eventually host 70 jobs $4.6 million manufacturing company represents first Japanese joint venture in Daviess County WASHINGTON (March 20) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Washington Mayor Joe Wellman, M&C Tech Indiana...
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Smithville Fiber, Purdue collaborate to advance fiber connectivity at WestGate@Crane Technology Park
February 9, 2018 - Smithville constructs ‘a network that is built for the future’ in the WestGate@Crane Technology Park ODON, Ind. – Purdue has tapped Smithville Fiber to increase connectivity performance from its West Lafayette campus to the WestGate@Crane Technology Park by upgrading existing fiber services at WestGate using Smithville...
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DCEDC begins national marketing campaign, prepares for broad outreach to reach key decision makers
July 14, 2017 - WASHINGTON (Indiana) – Starting with a three-page opening gatefold in a special Indiana section appearing with the July 2017 Site Selection magazine, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) has started the execution of a strategic integrated outreach to decision makers. The integrated campaign will appear in both print and online. ...
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Officials Mark Progress of New Multi-Use Facility for WestGate Tech Park
June 1, 2017 - Lt. Governor Crouch, military, state and local officials to mark progress of new $4.3 million 40,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility for WestGate tech park ODON, Indiana – Executives of the Virginia-based Alion Science and Technology company joined state and local officials at the WestGate at Crane Technology Park June 2 to mark...
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DCEDC officials visit state leader Launch Fishers facility to tap ideas
March 10, 2017 - Daviess Economic Development officials explore creating technology co-working facility to promote entrepreneurs, business development FISHERS, Indiana – “There is momentum for entrepreneurs in Daviess County and we need to identify ways to accelerate and support that momentum,” said Ron Arnold, executive director of the Daviess County Economic...
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Daviess Community Hospital and Daviess Economic Development expand orthopedic and related services
February 23, 2017 - Daviess Community Hospital, Daviess Economic Development expand orthopedic and related services with new $5 million 18,250 sq. ft. CORE Center in downtown Washington, Indiana WASHINGTON (Indiana) – Downtown Washington is now home to the new $5 million CORE Center, a 18,250 sq. ft. combined orthopedic, chiropractic and rehabilitation facility to serve patients and...
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MEDIA BRIEF: Daviess County Economic Development participates with state leaders in healthcare policy forum.
January 26, 2017 - INDIANAPOLIS – Driving job creation and workforce development were among the topics addressed by an economic development panel moderated by Ron Arnold, executive director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation, at the 14th Annual Indiana Public Policy Forum of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) January 24. The panel, which...
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Japanese joint venture to build automotive facility in Daviess County
November 16, 2016 - WASHINGTON, Ind. (Nov. 3, 2016) – Representatives from the state of Indiana, Daviess County and city of Washington joined executives from Japan-based M&C Tech Indiana today to announce the company’s plans to establish operations in Indiana, creating up to 70 new jobs by 2021. “As the Crossroads of America,...
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