Duke Energy Awards $114,500 To IN Economic Development Organizations

Congratulations to our two local recipients.

(Plainfield, Ind.) - Some organizations in Eagle Country were included in the 24 Indiana economic development groups chosen to receive grants to strengthen marketing efforts. 

A total of $114,500 was awarded for the 2020 Marketing Partnership Program. Each program could be awarded up to $5,000. 

“Again this year, local and regional economic development groups can take advantage of the grants to help improve and strengthen their marketing efforts to attract business investment and bring jobs to their areas,” said Erin Schneider, Indiana director of economic development for Duke Energy.

Local economic development organizations that will be receiving the 2020 grants are the City of Batesville Economic Development Commission and One Dearborn, Inc.

To qualify for this program, organizations had to submit a marketing plan that has a direct impact on the community's economic growth and supports Duke Energy's economic development goals. 

Find a full list of 2020 Marketing Partnership Program recipients here

More from Local News


Events

First Lady Announces Near Completion of Fundraising Goal for Dolly Imagination Library

Maureen Braun hosted the second annual First Lady's Breakfast on Tuesday.

Moms Club of Lawrenceburg to Raise Funds for YES Home

A raffle and Easter egg hunt will take place on March 28.

Margaret Mary Health Celebrates Exciting Milestone on OB Unit

Donor breast milk was provided through a partnership with The Milk Bank.

Former East Central Star Named NE10 Championship Most Outstanding Player

Hope Fox and the Southern Connecticut State Owls are a No. 1 seed heading into the DII Tourney.

SEI Hoops Stars Earn HBCA All-District Honors

Senior All-District players will be on the ballot for the All-Star Game in April.

Brett Eldredge Mean to Me 11:05
Lonestar What About Now 11:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 11:00
Miranda Lambert It All Comes Out In The Wash 10:56