Wayne County - The QTI Group

Business 

Development 

Business 

Development

Wayne County 

Business Development 

Economic Development Corporation 

of Wayne County, Indiana 

The intention of this fact book is to provide detailed information about Wayne County, Indiana. Information that 

can be found in this fact book includes research and documentation outlining the community’s demographics, 

location, cost of doing business, education, workforce, incentives, taxes, available properties, and recent 

accomplishments. All combined, this information provides a detailed representation of the benefits of locating or 

expanding your business in Wayne County, Indiana. 

Once you determine that our community’s profile meets the needs of your company, the Economic Development 

Corporation (EDC) will work with you to find a property that best meets your specifications. The EDC welcomes 

visits from interested parties wherein we can take you on a guided tour of the community and specific properties 

of interest. 

We are also able to assist new and pre-existing companies with finding relevant information needed for your 

decision making process to further or continue your economic stability. This information includes conducting 

additional research for your company; guiding you through the tax abatement application process for new 

personal and/or real property investments; communicating on your behalf with utility providers, units of local 

government, and workforce and educational institutions; and more upon request. For your protection, the EDC 

will always keep your company’s identity confidential until you are ready to disclose your personal business 

information. 

When the time is appropriate, the EDC will work collaboratively with the Indiana Economic Development 

Corporation to compose an incentive package that will include state and local incentive offers and will be packaged 

to best suit the needs of your business. Please review the section Incentives and Taxes for more information about 

available programs. 

The EDC is here to be your local resource for all facets of development. 

For further assistance, please feel free to contact us at any time. 

Jeana L. Davis, VP of Business Development 

jeana@edcwc.com 

Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, Indiana 

500 South A Street Suite 2 – Richmond, Indiana 47374 

Phone: 765 983-4769 – Fax: 765 966-8956 

www.edcwc.com

Community 

Data 

Community 

Data


Community Profile 

Population 

Area Population Trends By County 

Racial Composition 

120,000 

100,000 

Caucasian, 

89% 

80,000 

60,000 

40,000 

20,000 

0 

Delaware Fayette Franklin Henry Randolph Rush Union Wayne 

2000 118,769 25,588 22,151 48,508 27,401 18,261 7,349 71,097 

2010 117,671 24,277 23,087 49,462 26,171 17,392 7,516 68,917 

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 

Two or More 

Races, 1.8% 

Other, 0.05% 

Asian, 0.8% 


Hispanic or 

Latino, 2.2% 

Black or 

African 

American, 

5.15% 

Population By Age 

20,000 

18,000 

16,000 

14,000 

12,000 

10,000 

8,000 

6,000 

4,000 

2,000 

0 

0-4 Years 5-19 Years 20-24 Years 25-44 Years 45-64 Years 65+ Years 

2000 4,430 12,785 6,524 19,530 16,662 11,166 

2010 4,371 13,516 4,427 16,391 18,883 11,329 


STATS Indiana, 2000 

Cities and Towns by Population 

Richmond 

36,670 

Centerville 2,541 

Cambridge City 1,863 

Hagerstown 1,780 

Fountain City 792 

Dublin 780 

Milton 489 

0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 

Source: STATS Indiana, 2011



Wayne County Government* 

• 3 Commissioners 

Government 

• 7 Council Members 

• Sherriff’s Department 

Law Enforcement 

• 32 Officers 

• 418-bed Jail House 

• Building Permits 

Planning and Zoning 

• County Zoning 

Townships • 15 

Source: Wayne County Government, 2012 

*Located in the city of Richmond, Indiana. 

Above: The Wayne County courthouse located in 

Richmond, Indiana is the largest Romanesque 

courthouse in Indiana. Designed by James W. 

McLaughlin in 1890, the project required 600 car 

loads of limestone and over 3 million tons of brick. 

Source: co.wayne.in.us/courthouse 

Natural Gas 

This utility provider services all of Wayne County: 

Vectren Energy Delivery 

Service Area 

Monthly Bill -Commercial 

(10,000 therms) 

Monthly Bill –Residential 

(500 therms) 

www.vectren.com 


Prices change monthly; please 

contact Vectren for current prices. 

Prices change monthly; please 

contact Vectren for current prices. 

Left: The original Wayne County courthouse was built 

in 1811 in the now extinct town of Salisbury, Indiana. 

This beautiful log cabin was recently refurbished and 

moved to Centerville were it is used for special city 

activities. It is the only original log court house still 

standing in the old Northwest Territory and can be 

opened for tours upon request. 

Source: www.waynet.org/facts/history 

www.town.centerville.in.us 

The following pages contain profiles of the largest communities located within Wayne 

County. Each profile details a brief history of the area, describes the capacity of the 

local government, and lists local utility providers with average rates:



Richmond 

Richmond, Indiana lies on America’s first interstate 

highway: US 40. Also given the name National Road, this 

highway still extends over 2,500 miles across the United 

States. Due to its proximity to this major throughway, 

Richmond has had a history entrenched in commerce. And, 

due to the business prowess and wealth of its early 

settlers, Richmond can boast one of the finest early 

Victorian neighborhoods in the nation. 

Originally settled by members of the Quaker faith 

(Friends), Richmond is now host to three institutions of 

higher education and state of the art medical facilities. 

In 2009, due to the dedication of 

some of Richmond’s finest 

students, the city was declared an: 

“All American City.” Richmond 

plans to continue living up to this 

title by attracting new business and 

increasing its dedication to local 

industry. 

http://www.visitrichmond.org/ 

Municipal Services - County Seat 

• Mayor: Sally Hutton 

Local Government 

• 9 Member Council 

Classification • 2 nd Class City 

Comprehensive Plan • Yes 

• ISO Rating: Class 3 

Fire Department • 5 Stations 

• 80 Personnel 


Police Department • 10-15 Reserve Volunteers 

• SWAT Team: 11 officers 

Planning/Inspections • Zoning/Variances 

• Power 

Public Utilities • Sanitation 

• Street Department 

Source: Richmond, Indiana Government, 2012 

City Profiles 

Service Area 

Current System Capacity 

Current System Demand 

Power Generation 

Utilities 

Richmond Power & Light 

Richmond and Outlying Fringe 

Area 

315 MW 

154.6 MW 

210 MW Local Gen. 

3 System Interconnects 

Average Rate Schedule for RP & L 

Average Monthly Residential Bill* 

$98.33 

(1,000 kWh) 

Average Monthly Commercial Bill 

$1093.26 

(14,000 kWh at 40kW Demand) 

Average Monthly Industrial Bill† 

$28,383.45 

(400,000 kWh at 1,000 kW Demand) 

*Rate quote includes ECA, taxes, and facilities charge. For more 

information on rates visit RP&L’s website: www.rp-l.com 

†Rate quote includes all applicable discounts (tax exempt, sub 

ownership, primary metered) 

Indiana American Water Co., Inc.: Richmond 

Service Area 

Water Source 

Current Capacity 

Current Demand 

Avg. Residential Use 

Peak Demand 

Storage Capacity 

Richmond 

Middlefork Reservoir, 2 

Springs, 12 Wells 

11.1 Million Gallons/Day 

6 Million Gallons/Day 

3,000 Gallons/Month 

8 Million Gallons/Day 

4.6 Million Gallons/Day 

Volumetric Rate Schedule for IAMWC* 

Volumetric rate per 

1,000 Gallons 

First 15,000 $4.3489 

Next 3,735,000 $3.1553 

All over 3,750,000 $1.9251 

*Rates are subject to additional fees and taxes: www.amwater.com 

Richmond Sanitary District 

Current Flow 


10 million gallons/day 18 million gallons/day



Cambridge City 

Founded in 1836, Cambridge City is rich in history and 

home to an 1868 Italianate Opera House. Now, this city 

boasts some of the most important industry in the area. 

Home to the Indiana Gateway Industrial Park, a location 

with 93 acres available for immediate development, 

Cambridge City is quickly developing in production and 

commerce and shifting its focus towards the global 

market. The town is currently home to Really Cool Foods, 

Taconic Farms, and DOT Foods, three essential industries 

in the area, and is accessible via the C&NC Railroad. 

www.cambridgecityindiana.org 

Municipal Services 

• Council President: 


Maynard Fowler 


Classification • Town 



Fire Department 

• 21 Member Volunteer 

• Chief 

Police Department 


Public Utilities • Water-Works 

Source: Cambridge City, Indiana Government, 2012 

Utilities 

Whitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership 

Corp. (REMC) 

Service Area 

Power Source 

Cambridge City and Fringe 

17 Distribution Co-ops 

Served by Hoosier Energy 

Average Rate Schedule for REMC 

Average Monthly Residential Bill 

$122.36 

(1,000 kWh) 


$1271.67 


Average Monthly Industrial Bill 

$33,880.00 


Source: www.wwvremc.com 

Cambridge City Water Works: 

(Municipally Owned) 

Service Area 

Cambridge City & Fringe 

Water Source 

3 Wells 

Current Capacity 1.9 Million Gallons/Day 

Current Demand 300,000 Gallons/Day 

Storage Capacity 500,000 Gallons 

Avg. Residential Use 4,000 Gallons per Month 

Avg. Residential Bill $16.48 

Volumetric Rate Schedule for Cambridge City* 

First 3,333 $3.93 

Volumetric Rate per Next 6,667 $3.45 

1,000 Gallons 

Next 6,667 $2.91 

Over 16,667 $1.73 

*Rates are subject to additional fees and taxes. 

Indiana Gateway Industrial Park* 

Service Area 

IGIP 

Water Source 

2 Wells 

Current Capacity 1.4 Million Gallons/Day 

Current Demand 100,000 Gallons/Day 

Storage Capacity 400,000 Gallons 

*IGIP (Indiana Gateway Industrial Park) receives water from Cambridge City 

Water Works, however operates under its own system of wells. 

Volumetric Rate Schedule for IGIP* 

First 15,000 $3.23 

Volumetric Rate per 

Next 35,000 $2.35 

1,000 Gallons 

Over 50,000 $1.78 

*Rates are subject to additional fees and taxes. 

www.cambridgecityindiana.org 

Western Wayne Sanitary District 

Location 


IGIP 


1.4 million gallons/day 

140,000 gallons/day 

In mid-2011, Cambridge City celebrated 

their 175 th Birthday!



Hagerstown 

Hagerstown, Indiana was settled primarily by German 

Baptists (‘Dunkards’) and was plated in 1832. Currently, 

the town can be reached directly by the Norfolk Southern 

Railway. The town is home to the local Hagerstown 

Airport which boasts the longest grass runway in the 

nation at 4,000 feet. Hagerstown is also the location for 

the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum, as well as 

Tedco Industries, Autocar Manufacturing, and the local 

Abbot’s Candy. The town continues to strive for excellence 

and currently boasts an unemployment rate of 2%, 

compared with the state average of 10.2%. 

www.hagerstown.in.gov 


• Town Manager: 


Robert Warner 


Classification 

Town 

Comprehensive Plan 

Yes 




• Chief 

Police Department • 4 Officers 

• Volunteer Department 

Planning Committee • 9 Member Council 

• Power 

• Water-Works 

Public Utilities 

• Wastewater 

• Street Department 

Source: Hagerstown, Indiana Government, 2012 

Average Rate Schedule for Hagerstown Electric Dept.* 

Average Monthly Residential Bill 

$95.49 

(1,000 kWh) 


$1,278.74 


Average Monthly Industrial Bill 

$26,410.89 


*Rate quote does not include applicable taxes. 

Hagerstown Water Department 

(Municipally Owned) 

Service Area 

Hagerstown & Fringe 

Water Source 

2 High-Capacity Wells 

Current Capacity 850,000 gallons/day 

Current Demand 195,000 gallons/day 

Storage Capacity 550,000 gallons 

Avg. Residential Use 4,700 gallons/month 

Avg. Residential Bill $22.07 

Rates of Consumption for Hagerstown* 

Volumetric Rate per 

1,000 Gallons 

First 3,000 $3.50 

Next 12,000 $2.53 

Next 20,000 $1.78 

Next 25,000 $1.35 

Over 60,000 $1.12 

*Calculated from Hagerstown City Code of Ordinance: 

hagerstown.in.gov. Rates are subject to additional fees and taxes. 

Hagerstown Sewer Department 

Current Flow 


207,000 gallons/day 325,000 gallons/day 

Service Area 

Utilities 

Hagerstown Electric Department 

Current System Capacity 

Peak System Demand 

Power Source 

Avg. Homeowner Bill 

www.hagerstown.in.gov 

Hagerstown and Outlying 

Fringe 

18,966 kW 

4,762 kW 

Purchased from Duke 

Energy 

$99.40 @ 1,055 kWH 

Spectators watch as Hagerstown hosts a Fly-In, 2009.



Centerville 

Centerville, Indiana also has its origins along National 

Road, US 40. In 1811 it was the only city other than 

Indianapolis between Richmond and Terre Haute. It now 

boasts over 17 antique stores and unique historic shops 

which draw tourists to this quaint Indiana town. 

Once home to the county seat, Centerville lost its claim in 

1873, when residents from Richmond took county 

documents by force. A small battle took place resulting in 

canon fire. Now the site of the Centerville Public Library, 

the hole from the cannon, given the name “Black Betty” by 

local residents, can still be seen by locals and tourists. 

Most recently, Centerville was voted “The Best Place to 

Raise Your Kids, 2011” in Indiana by Bloomberg and 

Businessweek.com. This is no small accomplishment when 

considering Indiana’s 568 towns and villages. The city has 

always boasted of its excellence in public education and 

this award proves their dedication to the future. 


www.businessweek.com 

Utilities 

Centerville Municipal Light and Power 

Service Area 

Centerville 

Power Source 

Indiana Municipal Power Agency 

Peak Load 

5MW 

Centerville Water Works 

Service Area 

Centerville & Fringe 

Water Source 

Groundwater 

Current Capactiy 520,000 gallons/day 

Current Demand 240,000 gallons/day 

Storage Capacity 280,000 gallons/day 


Centerville Water Treatment Plant 

Current Flow 


240,000 gallons/day 500,000 gallons/day 


• Town Manager 



Classification • Town 





• Chief 

Police Department 

• 5 officers 

• Power 

Public Utilities 

• Water-Works 

• Wastewater 

Source: Centerville, Indiana Government, 2012 

Children play over the bridge at Paddy’s Run Park in Centerville, 

Indiana.



Location 

39.83° N, 84.89° W 

Distance and Travel Time for Goods in 

Transit 

City Distance (Miles) Days by Truck 

Atlanta 525 2 

Chicago 252 1 

Cincinnati 55 1 

Cleveland 238 1 

Dallas 964 2 

Denver 1,155 2 

Des Moines 543 2 

Detroit 245 1 

Indianapolis 76 1 

Kansas City 560 1 

Los Angeles 2,142 3 

Memphis 542 1 

Minneapolis 659 2 

New Orleans 895 2 

New York 650 3 

Seattle 2,310 3 

St. Louis 315 1 

Source: Google Maps, 2012 

Con-Way Freight, 2012 

Transportation 

Highway Access 

Interstate Direction Distance (Miles) 

I-70 East-West 0 (Local) 

I-75 North-South 40 (East) 

I-69 North-South 65 (Northwest) 

I-65 North South 70 (West) 

I-74 East-West 65 (West) 

Federal Highway Direction Distance (Miles) 

U.S. 40 East-West 0 (Local) 

U.S. 27 North-South 0 (Local) 

U.S. 35 NW-SW 0 (Local) 

State Highway Direction Distance (Miles) 

Indiana 1 North-South 0 (Local) 

Indiana 38 Northwest 0 (Local) 

Indiana 227 South 0 (Local) 

Ohio 177 South 15 (South) 

Air Services 

Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) 

Location 

5 miles Southeast 

# of Runways 2 

Runway Lengths 5,500,’ 5,000’ 

Lighted Runway Yes – Medium Intensity 

Aircraft Storage Hangars and Tiedowns 

Aircraft Maintenance Available 

Source: AirNav, 2012 

Dayton International Airport (DAY) 

Location 

40 miles East 


Runway Lengths 10,900,’ 8,502,’ 7,285’ 

Lighted Runway Yes – High Intensity 


Aircraft Maintenance Airframe and Powerplant 

Airline Carriers 6 Major Airlines 


Dayton Airport, 2012 

Note: All distances shown above are calculated based 

on transportation routes.



Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 

International Airport (CVG) 

Location 

64 miles Southeast 


Runway Lengths 12,000,’ 11,000,’ 10,000,’ 

8,000’ 



Aircraft maintenance Airframe and Powerplant 


Freight Carriers FedEx, DHL 


CVG Airport, 2012 

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) 

Location 

80 miles West 


Runway Lengths 11,200,’ 10,000,’ 7,280’ 


Aircraft Storage Tiedowns 

Aircraft Maintenance Airframe and Powerplant 


Freight Carriers FedEx Hub 


Indianapolis Airport, 2012 

Motorized Transport 

Taxi Companies 4 

Car Rental Companies 3 

Motor Freight Carriers 15 

Source: WayNet, 2012 

Visit Richmond, 2012 

Rail Service 

Freight 

Indiana boasts almost 4,000 miles of track operated by 

Class I railroads, providing maximum connectivity to 

Indiana’s major ports. 

• C & NC Railroad is a short-line operator that runs 

between New Castle and Connersville, Indiana. 

This railway connects to the main CSX and Norfolk 

Southern lines in the area. 

• CSX provides services across the state of Indiana 

covering over 1,900 miles and allows maximum 

connectivity for businesses. CSX connects with 

local short-line providers and operates an 

intermodal facility in Indianapolis. 

• Indiana Eastern Railroad provides many links to 

local short-line railways throughout its 11 miles of 

track in Wayne County. This railway connects 

directly to the Norfolk Southern System. 

• Norfolk Southern operates a major North-South 

rail artery throughout Wayne County, giving 

businesses access to major Eastern ports including 

Pittsburg and New York. Norfolk Southern 

operates 25 miles of track across Wayne County 

and over 1,500 miles in Indiana alone. This 

railway also operates an intermodal facility 

nearby in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2012 

Indiana Eastern Railroad, 2012 

Norfolk Southern, 2012 

CSX, 2012 

Provider 

Amtrak 

Passenger 

Location 

20 miles Southwest of Richmond 

Indiana Freshwater Ports 

Port Location Access 

Burns Harbor 226 miles NW 

Great Lakes, 

Atlantic Ocean 

Jeffersonville 176 miles SSW 

Mississippi and 

Ohio Rivers, 

Gulf of Mexico 

Mississippi and 

Mount 

264 miles SW Ohio Rivers, 

Vernon 

Gulf of Mexico 

Source: Ports of Indiana, 2012



Financial/Income 

Per Capita Income $ 28,916 

Median Household Income $ 36,424 

Poverty Rate 20.3% 

Source: STATS Indiana, 2010 

ACCRA Cost of Living Index 

The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for 

consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average 

for all participating areas equals 100 and each participant’s index 

is read as a percentage of the average for all places. 

City Composite Grocery Housing Utilities 

Index Items 

Richmond, IN 86.3 80.9 79.1 91.2 

Chicago, IL 114.7 114.4 133.8 97.6 

Louisville, KY 91.7 87.9 83.4 102.3 

Detroit, MI 93.7 95.8 84.6 104.0 

St. Louis, MO 91.1 95.1 75.3 104.4 

Cincinnati, OH 93.3 104.1 78.9 99.4 

Columbus, OH 90.3 94.3 76.8 99.9 

Pittsburgh, PA 94.8 104.8 76.7 100.6 

Memphis, TN 85.9 91.3 72.4 88.2 

Twin Falls, ID 92.3 91.1 85.9 100.3 

Quincy, IL 95.4 96.9 94.9 92.7 

Hutchinson, KS 94.6 92.4 93.6 87.6 

Findlay, OH 96.6 102.2 80.2 98.8 

Source: 2011 Annual ACCRA Cost of Living Index 

www.coli.org 

Cost of Doing Business 

Midwestern States Tax Comparison 

(Taxable Income = $1,000,000; Employees = 100) 

Total State Business Business 

Taxes (2010) 

Income Tax 

Indiana $151,136 $85,000 

Illinois $250,746 $95,000 

Iowa $212,453 $120,000 

Kentucky $232,405 $60,000 

Michigan $168,927 $49,500 

Minnesota $266,435 $98,000 

Missouri $195,070 $62,500 

Ohio $162,303 $85,000 

Wisconsin $200,932 $79,000 

Source: IEDC, 2010 

Midwestern States Worker’s Comp. (WC) 

Comparison 

(Taxable Income = $1,000,000; Employees = 100) 

WC WC 

Unemp. 

Premium Rate 

Insurance (2010) 

(2010) (2010) 

Indiana $47,236 $1.16 $18,900 

Illinois $135,926 $3.05 $41,820 

Iowa $68,753 $1.82 $23,700 

Kentucky $110,805 $2.29 $21,600 

Michigan $95,127 $2.12 $24,300 

Minnesota $106,775 $2.27 $61,360 

Missouri $88,695 $1.90 $43,875 

Ohio $135,403 $2.24 $24,300 

Wisconsin $82,932 $2.21 $39,000 

Source: IEDC, 2010 

Taxes 

Excluded Taxes: 

Indiana has no gross receipts or inventory taxes. 

Sales and Use Tax 

Indiana’s Sales and Use Tax is calculated at a rate of 7 

percent. In manufacturing the following are exempt from 

the sales tax: raw materials, equipment, power, 

electricity, and utilities. Wholesale sales, items used 

directly in production, and sales made in interstate 

commerce are exempt. In addition the purchase of 

research and development equipment is exempt from the 

tax. 

Source: Indiana Department of Revenue, 2012 

Property Tax 

Real and personal property tax is assessed at 100 percent 

of market value. Tax rates and exemptions vary among 

local jurisdictions, with key districts averaging 2.6408%. 

For relevant jurisdictional rates, refer to the Incentives & 

Taxes section. 

Source: Wayne County Auditor, 2012 

Individual Income Tax 

Indiana’s personal income tax is 3.4 percent of federal 

adjusted gross income (with certain exemptions and 

deductions). 

Source: Indiana Department of Revenue, 2012



Reid Hospital 

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services operates as a 

not-for-profit, regional referral medical center which 

serves both east central Indiana and west central 

Ohio. Reid Hospital is home to 237 beds and operates 

within a service area of 280,000 people in five Indiana 

and two Ohio counties. 

The largest employer in Richmond, 

Reid deploys a 1,828 person workforce 

and is also sustained by a corps of 500 

volunteers. The hospital campus, 

about 100 acres, is easily accessible from U.S. 27, and 

is less than half a mile from I-70. 

The hospital is supported by the Reid Foundation 

which has contributed $50 million towards 

construction of the new Reid Hospital. When the 

$330-million hospital opened in 2008, the Foundation 

earmarked and distributed another $6 million for 

gardens, landscaping, and interior art to support a 

healing environment. 

Reid is guided by a mission to treat not only patient’s 

bodies, but also their minds and spirits. The hospital 

has a team that is 

committed to the principles 

that ensure this care and is 

thus able to contribute to 

the physical, psychological, 

social, emotional, and 

spiritual well-being of all its patients. 

Reid Hospital is accredited by the Healthcare Facilities 

Accreditation Program (HFAP), the Indiana State 

Department of Health, Medicare/Medicaid, American 

Association of Blood Banks, and the American College 

of Surgeons Community Cancer Program. It 

consistently ranks at or near the top of governmental, 

professional, and consumer quality surveys. 

Reid Rehabilitation Services offers a 

comprehensive and interdisciplinary rehabilitation 

program assisting individuals of all ages including 

injury recovery, speech therapy and child 

development assistance. 

www.reidhosp.com 

Health Care 

Health Services 

Adult Day Care of Richmond provides a 

structured program for impaired adults where they 

can receive the health support they need in a 

protective setting. The ADC of Richmond operates 

only during daytime hours. 

www.adcofrichmond.com 

Achieva provides resources which assist individuals 

with disabilities in “achieving greater personal, social, 

and economic success.” 

www.achievaresources.org 

Area 9 Agency is a local non-profit outreach 

organization which provides a variety of services. It is 

hailed as “your one-stop Aging and Disability 

resource”. 

iue.edu/area9 

Richmond State Hospital is a public, behavioral 

health facility operated by the State of Indiana which 

provides psychiatric and chemical dependency 

treatment to citizens on a state wide basis. The 

hospital serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric 

population groups. 

www.richmondstatehospital.org 

Centerstone is the nation’s largest not-for-profit 

provider of community-based behavioral healthcare. 

They offer a full range of mental health services, 

substance abuse treatment, and related educational 

services in both Indiana and Tennessee. 

centerstone.org 

Meridian Services provides a broad portfolio of 

services to address the needs of area Hoosiers who 

experience mental illness, addiction, developmental 

disability, and other behavioral health issues. 

www.meridiansc.org 

Wayne County Health Department Nursing 

Division/Clinic provides many standard health 

services regarding common concerns, testing, and 

immunizations for both children and adults. 

co.wayne.in.us/clinic



Housing 

Total Housing Units - 2010 

Richmond 17,649 

Wayne County 31,242 

Average Household Size - 2010 

Richmond 2.29 

Wayne County 2.41 

Average Housing Cost (2010) $ 99,700 

Average Apartment Rent (2010) $ 455 (month) 


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Retail & Services 

Retail Sales By Category - 2012 

Estimated Potential Sales 

Actual Sales 

Source: Buxton Leakage Report, 2012 

Accommodations 

Hotels/Motels 14 

Bed & Breakfasts 4 

Cabins/Unique 6 

Camping 4 

Number of Rooms Available 869 

Number of Camp Sites 338 

Max Capacity Banquet Hall 550 

Source: Richmond Tourism Bureau, 2012 

Source: Wayne County MLS, 2010 

Richmond-Wayne County MLS, 2010 

Restaurants 

Bakeries & Ice Cream 11 

Coffee Houses 4 

Family Dining 61 

Fast Food and Pizzerias 32 

Pubs 7 

Upscale Dining 2 

Local Establishments 53 

Source: Richmond Tourism Bureau, 2012



Media 

Television 

Channel Name Channel Provider 

WCTV 11, 20 & 21 Local 

WKOI 43 TBN – Local 

Source: www.waynet.org, 2012 

Radio 

WFMG 

101.3 FM 

WQLK 

96.1 FM 

WECI 

91.5 FM 

WBSH 

91.1 FM 

WVXR 

89.3 FM 

WHON 

930 AM 

WKBV 

1490 AM 

Source: www.waynet.org, 2012 

Newspapers 

Name Location Circulation 

Palladium Item Richmond 18,100 

Western Wayne News Cambridge City 2,600 

Nettle Creek Gazette Cambridge City 1,000 

Centerville News Centerville 1,000 

Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Statewide 

USA Today National Nationwide 

Climate 

Average Temperature 

50.8° F 

Avg. Days ≥ 90° F 13.7 

Avg. Days ≤ 32° F 34.1 

Avg. First Freeze Date October 1 

Avg. Last Freeze Date April 10 

Avg. Annual Precipitation 39.55” 

Avg. Annual Snow 19.1” 

Source: Midwestern Regional Climate Center, 2001 

Community 

Facilities/Recreation 

Historical Sites 13 

Museums 11 

Antique Shops 30 

Specialty Shops 36 

Natural/State Parks 4 

Shopping Centers 4 

Wineries 3 

Live Theatres 3 

Movie Theatres 2 

Film Festivals 3 

Bowling Allies 2 

Roller-Rinks 1 

Skate Parks 2 

Biking/Hiking Paths 8 

Fitness Centers 3 

Yoga Studios 1 

Golf Courses 7 

Lakes 7 

Lakefront Swimming 4 

Campgrounds 4 

Churches/Religious 150 

Organizations 

Source: Richmond Tourism Bureau, 2012 

www.waynet.org, 2012 

Richmond River Rats baseball game, July 2009

Wayne County, Indiana 

Location 

Located along the major national artery of interstate I‐70, the Wayne 

County, Indiana region is centrally positioned between Indianapolis, 

Dayton, and Cincinnati providing access to three international airports. 

This cross‐roads location is within 500 miles of 31% of the United States 

population and many major market hubs. Directly serviced by Norfolk & 

Southern, a Class I railway, businesses have direct access to over 

4,000 miles of track in Indiana, all major aquatic ports and 

intermodal hubs across the country, including Indiana’s three 

aquatic ports and nearby intermodal terminals in Cincinnati 

and Indianapolis. 

Population Base: 265,450 

Regional Profile 

Labor Shed 

Regional Unemployment Rates: 

(7 County Region Average) 

Wayne County Unemployment Rates: 

Available Skill Sets 

Distribution Centers & Logistics 

Truck Driver Heavy 

Food Processing 

Machine Operator 

Transportation Equipment (Vehicle Mfg.) 

Product Assembler 

Fabricated Metal Products Mfg. 

Bending Machine Operator 

Plastic and Rubber Product Mfg. 

Maintenance Mechanic 

2010 Annual Average 10.7% 

May 2011 (not seasonally adjusted) 10.1% 

2010 Annual Average 12.5% 

May 2011 (not seasonally adjusted) 10.4% 

Entry Level Wage 

$12.39 

$11.15 

$12.48 

$9.87 

$13.41 

Median Wage 

$17.68 

$16.45 

$18.46 

$14.09 

$19.17 

Higher Education 

The Wayne County, Indiana region has easy 

access to a variety of universities and community 

colleges close to home. With thousands of 

graduates yearly, businesses have access to a 

highly skilled workforce and can utilize 

specialized classes through the 4 institutions in 

Wayne County to enhance the skill sets of 

existing employees. 

Regional Colleges & Universities: 

Earlham College—Richmond, IN 

Indiana University East 

Main Campus—Richmond, IN 

Extensions—Connersville, Lawrenceburg, 

& New Castle, IN 

Ivy Tech Community College 

Main Campus—Richmond, IN 

Extensions—Connersville, New Castle, 

& Winchester, IN 

Purdue College of Technology, Richmond, IN 

Nearby Colleges & Universities: 

Ball State University—Muncie, IN 

Edison Community College—Piqua, OH 

Miami University—Oxford, OH 

Sinclair Community College—Dayton, OH 

University of Dayton—Dayton, OH 

Wright State University—Dayton, OH 

Source: Economic Research Institute

Education & 

Workforce 

Education & 

Workforce


Education 

Richmond: District #8385 

Public Schools 

Type Number Enrollment 

Pre-Schools 1 283 

Elementary Schools (K - 6) 9 2,733 

Junior High Schools (7 - 8) 2 801 

Senior High Schools (9 - 12) 1 1,566 

Charter 1 254 

Alternative 3 181 

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2012 

Parochial Schools 


Elementary Schools (K - 6) 7 481 

Jr.-Sr. High Schools (7 - 12) 3 196 

Source: Area Parochial School Offices, 2011-2012 

School Name 

Area Achievement 

2011 

Graduation 

Rate 

Wayne County Education 

K-12 Breakdown by District : 2011-2012 School Year 

Average 

SAT Scores 

(2011-12) 

New Creations Chapel 100.0% 1,400 

Richmond Academy N/A N/A 

Richmond High School 81.7% 1,425 

Seton Catholic High School 94.1% 1,400 

District Average 91.9% 1,420 

Source: Area High School Offices, 2011-2012 

Percentage Passing ISTEP 

School Name - Public ISTEP Category 10-11 11-12 

Richmond Community 

Schools 

Math 74% 79% 

English 74% 78% 

School Name - Parochial ISTEP Category 11-12 

Seton Catholic High School 

Math 92% 

English 94% 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Math 94% 

Elementary 

English 97% 

Community Christian 

Math 89% 

English 88% 

Math 58% 

Richmond Academy 

English 58% 


Centerville: District #8360 



Elementary (PK - 2) 1 428 

Middle Schools (3 - 6) 1 459 


Senior High Schools (9 - 12) 1 510 


School Name 


2011 

Graduation 

Rate 

Average 

SAT Scores 

(2011-12) 

Centerville Sr. High School 90.1% 1,462 



School Name ISTEP Category 10-11 11-12 

Centerville-Abington Math 88% 90% 

Community Schools English 87% 87% 


Cambridge City: District #8355 



Elementary (K - 5) 1 445 




School Name 


2011 

Graduation 

Rate 

Average 

SAT Scores 

(2011-12) 

Lincoln Sr. High School 76.5% 1,405 




Western Wayne Math 78% 84% 

Community Schools English 79% 87% 

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2012


Education 

Hagerstown: District #8305 






School Name 


2011 

Graduation 

Rate 

Average 

SAT Scores 

(2011-12) 

Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High 

82% 1,403 

School 




Nettle Creek Community 

Schools 

Math 81% 82% 



Fountain City: District #8375 






School Name 


2011 

Graduation 

Rate 

Average 

SAT Scores 

(2011-12) 

Northeastern High School 90.5% 1,395 




Northeastern Community Math 85% 82% 

Schools 



Note: Values Include Parochial School Data 

Wayne County High School Graduates Going 

on to Higher Education 

2007 2008 2009 2010 

Total Graduates 662 636 737 651 

Four-Year Institution 371 340 304 239 

Two-Year Institution 85 98 170 137 

Vocational/Technical 90 40 8 3 

Total to Higher Ed. 546 478 482 379 


County Educational Districts 

Summary/Comparison 

District Enrollment 

Graduation Rate SAT 

(High School) Average 

8355 1,106 73.3% 1,406 

8360 1,667 92.2% 1,506 

8375 1,115 84.9% 1,445 

8305 1,212 85.1% 1,457 

8385 5,899 86.0% 1,420 

Total/Avg. 10,999 84.5% 1,436 

Indiana State Average 84.1% 1,476 

National Average 75.6% 1,509 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

2,000 

1,000 

0 

1,520 

1,500 

1,480 

1,460 

1,440 

1,420 

1,400 

1,380 

1,360 

1,340 

County Enrollment Statistics By District 

8355 8360 8375 8305 8385 

Enrollment Graduation Rate (High School) 

County SAT Averages By District 

8355 8360 8375 8305 8385 

SAT Average % 12th Graders Taking SAT 

100.0% 

90.0% 

80.0% 

70.0% 

60.0% 

50.0% 

40.0% 

30.0% 

20.0% 

10.0% 

0.0% 

70% 

60% 

50% 

40% 

30% 

20% 

10% 

0%


Education 

Earlham College 

Founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 

1847, Earlham College is a distinguished liberal arts 

school of approximately 1,180 students from 42 states 

and 81 foreign countries. Among the nation’s 

academically strongest liberal arts colleges, it boasts 

programs of particular 

renown in the sciences, 

humanities, and peace 

and global studies. 

Earlham is consistently 

ranked as one of the 

nation’s top colleges 

for undergraduate study abroad. 

The college has one of only three U.S.-based Japan 

information centers and also offers programs and 

consulting services for companies seeking to establish 

business contacts in Japan and the Pacific Rim. 

www.earlham.edu 

Higher Education in Wayne County 


As the largest statewide, open-access, community college 

in the country, Ivy Tech provides residents of Indiana with 

professional and technical degrees as well as the lifelong 

training needed for successful careers, personal 

development, and active citizenship. The Richmond 

location alone has an 

average enrollment of 

5,800 students. Through 

its affordable and quality 

educational programs 

and services, the College 

strengthens Indiana's 

economic abilities and 

enhances its cultural development. 

Ivy Tech offers a variety of programs including short term 

programs and training services available on demand for the 

greater population through the Workforce and Economic 

Development (WED) Office which provides immediate skills 

and industry related certification opportunities. 

www.ivytech.edu/richmond 

Indiana University East 

IU East offers all of the advantages of an Indiana 

University education and a degree that is respected 

throughout Indiana, the nation, and the world. IU East 

offers over 50 Indiana University bachelor’s and master’s 

degree programs in social and behavioral sciences, arts 

and humanities, business, nursing, education, and 

technical and professional fields. Students at IU East will 

find all the services and opportunities of a large 

university combined 

with the advantages and 

atmosphere of a small 

college. 

IU East is one of eight 

campuses of Indiana 

University and has a 

local enrollment of 

about 3,200 students. The university also offers 

programs at its regional centers in New Castle, 

Connersville, and Lawrenceburg. Several online degree 

completion programs are also available, and more than 

95 percent of our alumni stay in the region to live and 

work. 

www.iue.edu 

Purdue University College of 

Technology 

Purdue University College of Technology is engaged with 

business and industry in numerous ways. The College offers 

certificate and degree programs to support apprenticeship 

and professional development programs and enrolls 

approximately 120 students. The College of Technology 

can also deliver tailored training or credit coursework at 

business sites as well as 

provide onsite support. 

In addition to the 

traditional classroom 

setting, some courses may 

be taken online, through 

video streams and during 

accelerated weekend 

formats. The University's expertise is available through the 

local faculty and students, as well as through its Technical 

Assistance Program (TAP). TAP provides technical and 

organizational help (gratis and contracted), as well as 

providing placement for summer interns. Partnered 

research projects can also be coordinated through the local 

College of Technology office. 

www.tech.purdue.edu/Richmond


Education 

Bethany Theological Seminary 

Bethany Theological 

Seminary is the only 

theological school and 

academy for the Church 

of the Brethren. The 

school was founded in 

Chicago in 1905 and 

later moved to 

Richmond, Indiana as an affiliate of Earlham College. Both 

are schools founded by historic “peace churches” 

(Brethren and Quaker). 

For over 100 years, the theological seminary has been 

offering Master of Divinity degrees and undergraduate 

training with a current focus on peace studies and 

youth/young adult ministries. 

www.bethanyseminary.edu 

New Creations Bible College 

New Creations Bible College is committed to excellence in 

education for the honor of Christ. New Creations was 

started as a program for troubled youth and grew to 

include collegiate education. The school provides a 

quality, post-secondary education for young men and 

women who desire to enter a full-time residential 

Christian Ministry or work in Christian Education. The 

College provides both 2 and 4 year degrees spanning four 

different areas. 

www.newcreationschapel.org 

Area College Enrollment & Graduates 

Fall 2010 Enrollment 

College Undergrad Graduate 

*Ball State University 18,127 3,956 

Earlham College 1,152 141 

Indiana University East 3,285 80 

Ivy Tech Community College 5,841 N/A 

**Miami University of Ohio 14,872 2,395 

Purdue College of 

129 N/A 

Technology 

Total 43,393 6,572 

*Located 44 miles Northwest of Richmond 

**Located 28 miles Southwest of Richmond 

Bachelor Degrees Awarded by Area Colleges 

Degree Field 07-08 08-09 09-10 

Liberal Arts and Science 1,059 711 911 

Education 1,802 973 1,040 

Natural Sciences 1,032 724 897 

Fine Arts 629 385 390 

Mathematics 109 67 89 

Computer Science 92 66 38 

Nursing 207 182 253 

Business Administration 2,080 1,469 1,738 

Behavioral Sciences 1,977 1,571 1,816 

Source: University Registrar Offices and Websites: 

Ball State University, Earlham College, 

Indiana University East, Miami University 

Purdue College of Technology 

Degrees/Certificates Awarded 

Degree Field 07-08 08-09 09-10 

Bachelor Degrees 

Industrial Technology 10 5 0 

Organizational Leadership 

and Supervision 

5 3 3 

Total 15 8 3 

Certificates 

Industrial Technology 0 0 1 

Mechanical Engineering 

Technology 

1 0 0 

Organizational Leadership 

and Supervision 

5 3 3 

Total 6 3 4 

Source: University Registrar Office: 

Purdue University College of Technology 

Ivy Tech Community College Associate 

Degrees Awarded 

Concentration 07-08 08-09 09-10 

Education 

(early childhood) 

11 8 5 

Computer Science 14 14 14 

Nursing 50 64 78 

Business Administration 15 23 36 

Total 90 109 133 

Source: Graduate Profile and Trend Report, 2009-2010


Workforce 

Available Workforce 

2011 Regional Labor Availability 

County State Labor Force Employed Unemp. 

Delaware IN 53,755 48,297 5,458 

Fayette IN 9,418 8,221 1,197 

Franklin IN 11,529 10,475 1,054 

Henry IN 21,857 19,376 2,481 

Randolph IN 12,969 11,619 1,350 

Rush IN 9,075 8,266 809 

Union IN 3,559 3,235 324 

Wayne IN 30,924 27,467 3,457 

Butler OH 191,310 174,879 16,431 

Darke OH 27,206 24,826 2,380 

Preble OH 21,157 19,073 2,084 

Region Total 392,759 355,734 37,025 

Indiana 3,188,260 2,901,084 287,176 

Ohio 5,806,467 5,305,348 501,119 


Regional Unemployment Rate 

Trends 

County State 2008 2009 2010 2011 

Delaware IN 6.6% 10.8% 11.3% 10.2% 

Fayette IN 11.2% 15.3% 14.6% 12.7% 

Franklin IN 6.5% 10.6% 10.7% 9.1% 

Henry IN 6.9% 12.8% 13.1% 11.4% 

Randolph IN 6.8% 12.1% 11.4% 10.4% 

Rush IN 6.1% 10.6% 10.4% 8.9% 

Union IN 6.1% 10.4% 10.4% 9.1% 

Wayne IN 7.0% 12.5% 12.6% 11.2% 

Butler OH 5.9% 9.4% 9.6% 8.6% 

Darke OH 6.4% 11.2% 10.6% 8.7% 

Preble OH 6.9% 12.1% 10.9% 9.9% 

Region Average 6.9% 11.6% 11.4% 10.0% 

Indiana 5.8% 10.4% 10.1% 9.0% 

Ohio 6.5% 10.1% 10.0% 8.6% 


Commuting Patterns 

Counties Receiving Workers 

from Wayne County 

County Workers % of Workforce 

Out of State 312 0.73% 

Ohio (State) 771 1.81% 

Henry 432 1.01% 

Marion 373 0.88% 

Fayette 369 0.87% 

All Areas 2,257 5.30% 


Counties Sending Workers 

to Wayne County 

County Workers % of Workforce 

Randolph 846 1.95% 

Ohio (State) 841 1.94% 

Fayette 673 1.55% 

Union 601 1.39% 

Henry 466 1.07% 

All Areas 3,427 7.90% 


2011 

2010 

2009 

2008 

2007 

2006 

2005 

2004 

2003 

2002 

Number Employed in Wayne County 

10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 

Source: STATS Indiana, 2011


Workforce 

Major Employers* 

Company Product Employed 

Reid Hospital & 

Health Care Services 

Healthcare 1,964 

Richmond 

Community Schools 

Public Education 808 

Belden Wire & Cable 

Electronic Cable 

Manufacturing 

693 

Indiana University 

East 

Higher Education 625 

Richmond State 

Hospital 

Healthcare 519 

City of Richmond Municipality 474 

Wayne County Municipality 411 

Earlham College Higher Education 388 

Primex Plastics Corp 

Plastic Sheeting 

Manufacturing 

300 

Berry Plastics 

Extruded Plastics 

Manufacturing 

246 

Color Box Packaging 227 

Autocar 

Chassis 

Manufacturing 

224 

Source: Human Resource Offices of Major Employers 

*As of Spring 2012 

Current Employment 

Average Wage Rates 

(Includes Fringe Benefits) 

Industry Avg. Earnings Est. Hourly 

Accommodations/Food $16,955 $8.15 

Arts/Ent. Recreation $12,563 $6.04 

Construction $33,300 $16.01 

Health Care $50,844 $24.44 

Information $38,664 $18.59 

Manufacturing $44,221 $21.26 

Retail $25,258 $12.14 

Distribution $43,259 $20.80 

Wholesale $59,237 $28.48 

Government $46,754 $22.48 


Employment-At-Will 

Indiana operates under the Employment-At-Will 

system, which means an employer or employee can 

terminate the employment relationship at any time for 

any reason. 

Information 

1% 

Manufacturing 

16% 

Labor Distribution 2010 

Retail 

14% 

Distribution 

3% 

Wholesale 

3% 

Government 

15% 

Health Care 

16% 

Construction 

3% 

Arts & 

Recreation 

1% 


Food Services 

8% 

Private/Other 

20% 

Berry Plastics, a plastics manufacturer located in Richmond, 

Indiana, is the 74 th largest privately held company in the United 

States.


Workforce 

Economic Growth Group Workforce 

Development Training 

New and existing businesses in Wayne County that 

have been denied funding, or that have received 

partial funding from the Indiana Economic 

Development Corporation, the Indiana Department 

of Workforce Development, or the Economic 

Development Corporation of Wayne County may 

apply for skills training funds. These funds may be 

used for basic skills training, customized skills 

training, computer training, interpersonal and 

leadership skills, and programs to develop 

communication skills. 

www.edcwc.com 


Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana offers 

training for workers without needing to leave the 

region, or even the workplace. Whether it's for the 

latest computer applications upgrade, training for 

new manufacturing or processing equipment, or 

working to develop key interpersonal skills, the 

college’s Workforce and Economic Development 

(WED) Office works on a project-by-project basis 

with each employer to meet their needs in real time. 

Training can be customized using client materials 

and equipment and can be delivered any day of the 

week, any hour of the day, on campus, or at the 

workplace in order to suit the needs of the 

employer. 

www.ivytech.edu/richmond/WED 

Worker Training & Placement 

Richmond WorkOne Workforce 

Development Center 

Partnered with the Indiana Department of 

Workforce Development (IDWD), WorkOne operates 

to assist Indiana citizens in accessing and improving 

their skills in order to find the jobs that will best fit 

their talents. WorkOne aims to help businesses save 

money through a variety of services ranging from 

candidate screening, job fairs, and other recruiting 

services. They also provide tips on how companies 

can qualify for grants and training. 

www.work-one.org 

www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne 

Indiana Career Connect 

Indiana Career Connect is a statewide computer 

network for employment and labor market 

information which is free of charge to current 

employers, potential employers, and 

individuals. This site assists employers by exposing 

them to an extensive database of job seekers in 

order to find employees with the right set of skills 

and qualifications. Labor availability and labor 

market data is also available. 

www.indianacareerconnect.com 

Workforce Educational Attainment 

Persons Aged 25 and Older (2010) 

Wayne 

County 

Indiana 

U.S. 

Less than 9th Grade 5.8% 4.2% 6.1% 

9th to 12th Grade, 

No Diploma 

12.2% 8.8% 8.3% 

High School Grad 39.1% 36% 28.5% 

Some College 18.7% 20.9% 21.3% 

Associate's Degree 7.2% 7.5% 7.6% 

Bachelor's Degree 9.7% 14.6% 17.7% 

Graduate or 

7.3% 8.1% 10.4% 

Professional Degree 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010

Sites & 

Buildings 

Sites & 

Buildings

Incentives 

& Taxes 

Incentives 

& Taxes


Incentives & Tools 

Wayne County Incentives 

What We Offer….. 

Various incentives are available to assist businesses that 

want to locate, or grow, in Wayne County, Indiana. 

General purpose grants are offered by the Economic 

Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County, 

Indiana and others are offered by units of the local 

government. The EDC can also help companies make 

contact with the Indiana Economic Development 

Corporation (www.iedc.in.gov), which also provides 

investments to encourage job creation and company 

growth. For more information about what the State of 

Indiana can do for your business, see the section 

“Indiana Incentives and Tools.” To determine eligibility, a 

company representative must complete an Indiana 

Application for Incentives . Please contact the EDC of 

Wayne County, Indiana for the required form. 

General Purpose Grants 

The EDC will make a community investment in a 

company’s growth based upon potential job creation and 

its related payroll and the company’s investment in a 

Wayne County location. This is true for new businesses 

entering the county and for expanding, existing 

businesses. These funds can be used for any purpose 

related to the company’s investment including the 

purchase or lease of land or building(s), construction, 

installation, moving of equipment, utility connections, 

employee relocation, employee training, etc. Funds will 

not be granted for payroll, other operating costs, or 

payment for pre-existing debt. The company must 

complete a a Wayne County Project Profile to be 

considered for a general purpose grant. Performance 

objectives will be formalized in an Incentive Agreement 

before funds are granted. This grant requires approval 

from the EDC Board of Directors and may require 

approval from the Wayne County Board of 

Commissioners. 

Customized training session conducted by Ivy Tech Community College 

Office of Workforce and Economic Development in Richmond, Indiana. 

Land 

The EDC actively encourages companies looking for sites to 

work with private land owners and developers or their 

agents. The EDC represents the City and the County in land 

transactions involving the Midwest Industrial Park in 

Richmond and Indiana Gateway Industrial Park in 

Cambridge City. General Purpose Grants awarded to a 

company can be used to reduce the cost of land within the 

county. 

Tax Abatements 

Working through the City of Richmond, Wayne County, and 

local towns within the county, property taxes may be abated 

with a company’s investment in new machinery or new real 

estate improvements where job growth is involved. 

Abatement generally reduces a company’s property tax 

burden by about 50 percent for a period of one to ten years.



Wayne County Tools 

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 

Tax Increment Financing functions as an economic 

development financing tool used to capture property tax 

revenue attributable to increases in assessed value (AV). 

Increases in AV occur when private development takes 

place in a defined geographical area designated by local 

government. When a TIF area is created, the AV is frozen. 

As development occurs, the property taxes paid on the 

increase in the AV are captured and can be used to pay 

for infrastructure improvements, debt payments on 

bonds issued to facilitate the development, and a variety 

of other costs incurred while generating additional 

development in the designated area. 

Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) 

The Richmond Urban Enterprise Zone Association 

contributes to economic development efforts in 

Richmond’s center city. A variety of incentives are 

offered to both businesses and individuals located within 

the zone such as tax credits for employees who live 

within the zone, property tax deductions based on the 

increased assessed value following building, 

infrastructure maintenance, machinery improvements, 

and a variety of incentives for zone residents and those 

who purchase or hold interests in zone businesses. Using 

these tools, the zone works to fulfill this mission: “To 

promote the general business and economic interest of 

the Enterprise Zone by creating self-sustaining programs 

and activities designed to strengthen and expand the 

income potential of all Enterprise Zone businesses and 

residents.” 

IMPA Energy Efficiency Program 

The Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA), a not-forprofit, 

wholesale power provider, is offering an incentive 

program for commercial and industrial customers who 

implement energy-saving measures. Incentives are being 

offered to qualified customers in the areas of energy 

efficient lighting; heating, ventilation and air 

conditioning; motors, fans and drives; and refrigeration, 

food service and controls. Communities in Wayne 

County served by IMPA include Richmond, Centerville 

and Dublin, Indiana. 

http://www.impa.com/IMPA-energy-efficiencyprogram.asp 

City of Richmond Revolving Loan Fund 

The City of Richmond Revolving Loan Fund may provide 

“GAP” financing limited to one third of total project costs up 

to a maximum of 25% of the current loan fund assets. These 

funds may be used for equipment purchases, building 

rehab/expansion, real estate acquisition, and working capital. 

Loan funding may be available for up to $15,000 per job 

created or retained based on the number of jobs created/ or 

retained, the wages paid and the maximum gap financing of 

1/3 of project costs. Loans operate at half of the prime rate 

(limited to 4% minimum) for a maximum duration of 10 years. 

Certified Tech Park 

The Certified Technology Parks program was created as a tool 

to support the attraction and growth of high-technology 

businesses in Indiana and promote technology transfer 

opportunities. This designation allows for local recapture of 

certain state and local tax revenue which can be invested 

back into the park. 

Wayne County Revolving Loan Fund 

The Wayne County Revolving Loan Fund can provide a 

financial assistance tool for business expansion and 

improvement projects located in Wayne County. Eligible 

activities include real estate acquisition, construction or 

purchase of new plants, facilities, and equipment, 

modernization and rehabilitation of plants and equipment, 

and working capital. Locally owned existing small businesses, 

new companies, Wayne County businesses with non-local 

ownership, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations are 

eligible to apply. 

Industrial Development Revenue Bonds 

IDRB’s provide a tax-exempt financing vehicle for qualifying 

manufacturing projects. Eligible projects include facilities and 

equipment used in the manufacturing or production of 

tangible personal property including facilities that are 

ancillary to the manufacturing process. IDRB’s are issued by a 

public entity on behalf of the borrower to finance new 

facilities, rehabilitate existing facilities, and/or to purchase 

new equipment. Interest paid on the Bonds is tax free to 

investors, thus inducing them to lend at substantially lower 

rates to the borrower, often as much as 2-3% below 

conventional financings.

Indiana 


Grants 

21 st Century Research & Technology Fund 

The Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology 

Fund was created to stimulate and diversify the 

State's economy by developing and commercializing 

advanced technologies in Indiana. The IEDC Board of 

directors, representing most of the academic and 

commercial sectors of the State, approves this 

award. 

www.21fund.org 

Industrial Development Grant Fund (IDGF) 

This grant provides capital to local governments for 

off-site infrastructure projects associated with an 

expansion of an existing Indiana company or the 

location of a new facility in Indiana. State funding 

through the IDGF programs must be matched by a 

combination of local government and company 

financial support. 

Small Business Innovation Research 

Initiative/Technology Transfer Program 

(SBIR/STTR) 

The SBIR along with its sister program, the STTR, are 

highly competitive programs which provide an 

opportunity for federally funded research and 

development. They encourage small businesses to 

explore and expand their technological potential. 

These grants are available from 11 participating 

agencies throughout the United States. 

Workforce Training 

Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) 

The SEF provides financial assistance to business 

dedicated to training their workforce. Trainees must 

be Indiana residents. SEF reimburses eligible training 

expenses over a two-year term. However, 

companies may reapply for additional funds after 

the initial two year period. The IEDC typically does 

not provide reimbursement for training that is 

required by law. 

Indiana Incentives 

iedc.in.gov 

Technology Enhancement Certification for 

Hoosiers (TECH) 

The Technology Enhancement Certification for 

Hoosiers (TECH) Fund is a reimbursement grant 

program designed to help companies meet the 

demands of the new IT economy by increasing the 

number of certified information technology workers 

in Indiana. This program provides financial assistance 

to companies that are committed to training workers 

on the latest information technology. 

Tax Credits 

Economic Development for a Growing 

Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit 

EDGE is a refundable tax credit program, rewarding 

companies for creating jobs and contributing to the 

growth of Indiana’s economy. EDGE credits are 

calculated as a percentage of payroll tax withholding 

for net new Indiana jobs. EDGE credits may be 

awarded for a period of up to 10 years. 

Headquarters Relocation Tax Credit 

When a business relocates its corporate 

headquarters (the location of their principal office of 

executives) to Indiana, it is entitled to a credit 

against its state tax liability. This credit is equal to 

half of the costs incurred in relocating. A company 

must have worldwide annual revenue of at least 

$100 million to qualify. 

Hoosier Business Investment Tax Credit 

(HBI) 

The HBI tax credit encourages capital investment in 

Indiana by providing a credit against a company’s 

Indiana tax liability. The credit amount is based on a 

company’s qualified capital investment. The final 

credit amount is determined by the Indiana 

Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and is 

based on an analysis of the economic benefits of the 

proposed investment. 

.

Indiana 


Indiana Tools 

iedc.in.gov 

Tax Exemptions 

Industrial Recovery Tax Credit 

The Industrial Recovery tax credit provides an 

incentive for companies to invest in facilities 

requiring significant rehabilitation or remodeling 

expenses. After a building has been designated as an 

industrial recovery site, companies may be eligible 

for a tax credit. The credit is calculated as a 

percentage (15-25% depending) of the qualified 

rehabilitation expenses. 

Venture Capital Investment Tax Credit 

This tax credit was established to improve access to 

capital for fast growing Indiana companies by 

providing individual and corporate investors with an 

additional incentive to invest in early stage firms. 

Investors who provide qualified debt or equity 

capital to Indiana companies receive a credit against 

their Indiana income tax liability. 

Loans 

Tax-exempt Bonds 

Private Activity Bonds are often called Industrial 

Revenue Bonds (IRBs) or Industrial Development 

Bonds (IDBs) and are issued by state or local 

governmental entities for the benefit of a private 

company, usually manufacturers. Interest on the 

bonds is generally exempt from federal income taxes 

for investors which typically results in lower longterm 

interest rates for the borrower. 

www.in.gov/ifa/2342.htm 

Loan Guaranty Program 

IEDC can provide a loan guaranty to a lender for the 

benefit of a high-growth/high-skilled company, 

manufacturer, rural development project, valueadded 

agricultural enterprise, or another type of 

business that creates or retains a significant number 

of Hoosier jobs. 

Capital Access Program (CAP) 

CAP is a small business credit enhancement program 

that creates a specific cash reserve fund for a lender 

to use as additional collateral for loans enrolled in 

the Program. CAP allows lenders to consider loans 

that might not meet conventional lending 

requirements. 

Business Tools 

International Business in Indiana 

Approximately 700 international companies from 

over 30 foreign countries have operations in Indiana 

providing the opportunity for small businesses to 

participate in international trade. Major investing 

and trading partners are Japan, the United Kingdom, 

Germany, France, Australia, and Taiwan. 

International Offices 

International offices have been strategically located 

in Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan and the 

United Kingdom. Each office has a corresponding 

geographic international development specialist 

located in Indianapolis to facilitate communications 

between companies and overseas office staff. 

International Trade Show Assistance 

Program (TSAP) 

TSAP provides financial assistance for small Indiana 

businesses to participate in international trade 

shows. TSAP is designed to promote Indiana exports 

by encouraging companies to explore overseas 

markets. 

Regulatory Ombudsman 

The IEDC's regulatory ombudsman assists in the 

process of obtaining permits and approvals 

necessary for business operation. The ombudsman 

acts as a liaison between companies, communities, 

local economic development organizations, and 

regulatory agencies. 

.


Taxes 

Indiana State Taxes 

iedc.in.gov 

Excluded Taxes in Indiana 

• Gross Receipts Tax 

• Inventory Tax 

Corporate Income Tax 

The corporate Adjusted Gross Income Tax is calculated at a 

flat 8.5 percent of adjusted gross income. Adjusted gross 

income is a company’s federal adjusted gross income with 

certain modifications. Over the next four years, beginning 

in 2012, the rate will be reduced by 0.5% each year until 

2015. Future Corporate Income Tax rates will be as 

follows: 

2012 8.0% 

2013 7.5% 

2014 7.0% 

2015 6.5% 

This method of determination simplifies tax calculations 

for corporations. It does not apply to S corporations and 

organizations which are not-for-profit. 

Single-Sales Factor 

Indiana is phasing in the single-sales factor for 

apportioning corporate income tax. Indiana had 

determined its share of an interstate or international 

corporation’s taxable income by weighing the Indiana 

portion of a company’s property and the proportion of its 

employees in Indiana. The single-sales factor will calculate 

the Indiana portion based solely on the portion of a 

company’s sales in Indiana. This change will begin with the 

2011 tax year. 

Sales and Use Tax 

Indiana’s Sales and Use Tax is tax is calculated at a rate of 7 

percent. In manufacturing, the following are exempt from 

the sales tax: raw materials, equipment, power, electricity, 

and utilities. Wholesale sales, items used directly in 

production, and sales made in interstate commerce are 

exempt. In addition, the purchase of research and 

development equipment is exempt from the tax. 

Patent Income Exemption 

Taxpayers are exempt from certain income derived from 

qualified utility and plant patents. Qualified taxpayers are 

eligible for an exemption of 50 percent of patent income 

for each of the first five years. The exemption percentage 

decreases over the next five years to 10 percent in the 

tenth year. The total amount of exemptions claimed by a 

taxpayer may not exceed $5 million per year. This benefit 

is available only to companies with 500 or fewer 

employees and includes not-for-profit organizations. 

Local Taxes 

Property Tax 

Real and personal property tax is assessed at 100 percent 

of market value. Tax rates and exemptions vary among 

local jurisdictions, with key areas averaging a 

2.6408 percent tax-rate. 

Key Jurisdictional Tax Rates for 2011, Payable 

2012 

Tax District 

Rate 

Center Township 2.3270 

Harrison Township 1.8896 

Jackson Township 1.9756 

Jefferson Township 2.0463 

Wayne Township 1.8714 

Boston-Richmond Airport Corporation 2.9914 

Cambridge City Corporation 3.2889 

Centerville Corporation 3.3200 

Hagerstown Corporation 3.6007 

Richmond Corporation 3.0974 

County Adjusted Gross Income Tax (CAGIT) 

The CAGIT takes 1.25% of adjusted gross personal income 

(not imposed on corporations), deducted by employer, 

collected by state and reimbursed to county. 

County Economic Development Income Tax 

(CEDIT) 

CEDIT takes 0.25% of adjusted gross personal income 

which is used for economic development projects in 

Wayne County. 

Individual Income Tax 

Indiana’s personal income tax is 3.4 percent of federal 

adjusted gross income (with certain exemptions and 

deductions).


EDIT 

What is Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT)? 

The Wayne County Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) collects 0.25% of 

adjusted gross personal income for use on economic development projects in 

Wayne County. Fifty percent of the monies collected go to the Consolidated EDIT 

Fund managed by county government. The remaining fifty percent is returned to 

the cities and towns within the county. The Consolidated EDIT Fund is used for 

project deal making, business retention, and industrial park development. It is 

jointly controlled by the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors 

and the Wayne County Commissioners. Consolidated EDIT revenue collected in 

2011 was $1.15 million. 

The Consolidated EDIT Fund is also the funding source for the Economic 

Development Corporation of Wayne County. This Fund gives us the ability to 

provide very competitive incentive packages to prospective companies and allows 

us to assist existing businesses with retention and expansion needs.

Accomplishments 

Accomplishments

2009 – 2012(YTD) EDC Project Success Summary 

2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 

Projects Closed 4 7 9 7 27 

Jobs Created 77 138 120 50 385 

Jobs Retained * 37 54 45 8 144 

Related Payroll $3,477,970 $5,771,724 $5,701,242 $1,916,102 $16,876,038 

Private Investment $11,460,000 $40,689,000 $26,778,239 $10,999,236 $89,926,475 

EDIT Incentives $569,195 $645,725 $535,128 $230,350 $1,980,398 

EDIT Incentives per Job $4,993 $3,363 $3,243 $3,972 $3,744 

Public/Private Leverage $1.00/$20.13 $1.00/$63.01 $1.00/$50.04 $1.00/$47.75 $1.00/$45.41 

EDC EDIT Expenditures 

(Incentives and 

$1,378,341 $1,333,254 $1,132,000 $943,232 $4,786,827 

Administration) 

Public/Private Leverage 

with Administration 

$1.00/$8.31 $1.00/$30.52 $1.00/$23.66 $1.00/$11.66 $1.00/$18.79 

Companies Assisted 

2009 Projects 2010 Projects 2011 Projects 2012 Projects 

Berry Plastics Corp. JM Hutton Manchester Industries Hill’s Pet Nutrition 

Richmond Casting Company Vandor Corporation #1 Polymer Source Golden Engineering, Inc. 

Osborn International Hagerstown Plastics Primex Plastics Silgan White Cap Corp. 

Contract Industrial Tooling Elevator Equipment Company Silgan White Cap Corp. Transilwrap Co. 

Transilwrap Co. Grafcor Suncall America, Inc. 

B & F Plastics, Inc. Vandor Corporation B & F Plastics, Inc. 

Perpetual Recycling Solutions Osborn International Berry Plastics Corp. 

Wayne Dairy 

C.R. England Global Transportation 

* Jobs retained are only claimed if it was a retention project with the threat of losing the company, or positions.

2012 News Releases 

Golden Engineering, Inc. Expansion Will Lead to New Products Lines 

Centerville, IN (March 5, 2012) – Golden Engineering, Incorporated will receive a $15,000 economic 

development income tax (EDIT) grant from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne 

County. The company will use the grant to add 6,400 square feet to their existing facility and upgrade 

infrastructure. They will also purchase new manufacturing equipment and provide training for staff. Tim 

Rogers, President/CEO of the EDC of Wayne County, says Golden Engineering is a great project for 

Wayne County. “We are pleased to be able to assist Golden Engineering with their expansion needs. 

This is a great example of a growing small business that uses cutting edge technology to produce 

products that are sold all over the world.” The company designs and manufactures portable X-ray 

machines and related equipment used in industrial, security, and forensic investigation applications. 

Roger Golden, President of Golden Engineering, says Wayne County has been a very good location for 

their business. “We have found a talented and loyal workforce here. The location is convenient for 

transporting our products to customers around the world. With easy access to I-70 and three 

international airports close by, it is convenient for customers to visit our facility. We are grateful for the 

assistance provided by the EDC with this expansion project.” 

Golden Engineering plans to invest $702,000 in the project creating two new full-time jobs and bringing 

total employment to 27 full-time employees. The expansion gives Golden Engineering the space required 

to add four new products. Golden says the expansion allows the company to keep all of their operations 

in one location, and it gives them the space necessary to better reach the development and 

manufacturing potential that exists for their range of products. Centerville Town Council President, Dan 

Wandersee, says he’s excited about Golden Engineering’s plans. “We’ll work with them any way we can. 

They are an important part of Centerville and we’re glad to see them make a long term commitment to 

the community.” Golden Engineering is located on the outside edge of Centerville town boundaries. The 

request for EDIT funds will now go before the Wayne County Commissioners for their consideration. 

About Golden Engineering, Inc. 

Golden Engineering, Inc. is a world leader in portable X-ray technology. The company designs and 

manufactures numerous products that are used in a variety of applications. Their X-ray machines are 

used by security personnel to investigate suspicious items, forensic investigators to gather evidence, 

industrial technicians for quality control purposes, and even artists and scientists to examine ancient 

artifacts. For more information about Golden Engineering, visit their website at 

www.goldenengineering.com. 

Silgan White Cap Will Increase Technological Advantage with 

Purchase of New Equipment 

Richmond, IN (April 2, 2012) – Silgan White Cap in Richmond will receive a $29,000 Economic 

Development Income Tax (EDIT) Grant from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne 

County to purchase new equipment and provide training for employees using the equipment. The new 

equipment provides a change in technology that will lead to a significant reduction in the materials used 

to manufacture the new product. The company manufactures metal and plastic caps for the food and 

beverage industry.

Mayor Sally Hutton says Silgan White Cap is an important part of the Richmond business community. 

“We’re very happy that Silgan White Cap is bringing new technology to the Richmond plant. It’s 

important that our existing businesses are able to increase their productivity and efficiency to remain 

competitive and keep jobs in our community.” The Richmond facility is among the most diversified metal 

operating facilities in the Silgan system. The facility has the capability of producing steel, aluminum and 

composite extruded products. 

Silgan White Cap will make a significant investment in the project. Mark Smith, Chair of the EDC of 

Wayne County, says this is the second project the EDC will work on with Silgan White Cap. “The 

company fulfilled the obligations of their previous incentive agreement. We’re thrilled to be able to work 

with them again to increase their competiveness, as well as retain a number of full-time jobs.” The 

request for funds will now go before the Wayne County Commissioners for approval. 

About Silgan White Cap 

Silgan White Cap’s Richmond facility is a FDA approved facility that manufactures caps for a number of 

different food and beverage products globally. As part of strategic investments and the corporate 

sustainability program, the Richmond facility recently installed new heating units in one of their bays that 

have resulted in substantial energy savings. The Richmond facility is one of Silgan White Cap’s eight 

manufacturing locations in the U.S. and is essential for efficient distribution to its broad and diverse 

customer base. 

New Equipment for Transilwrap Company, Incorporated Will Lead to 

New Technology and Jobs 

Richmond, IN (April 2, 2012) – New manufacturing equipment will increase the technological and 

competitive advantage for Transilwrap Company, Incorporated. As a result the company will create 8 

new full-time jobs by the end of 2014. The EDC of Wayne County is providing an EDIT grant of $27,000 

to assist with the purchase of new equipment. According to Mark Smith, Chair of the EDC Board of 

Directors, this is another opportunity for the EDC to work with this company. “It’s important that 

companies in Wayne County remain as competitive as possible in their respective industries. Strong 

companies in our community send a message to potential investors that success is possible in Wayne 

County.” 

Transilwrap’s Richmond facility manufactures laminates and extrusion coatings for a diverse number of 

products on a global scale. Richmond Mayor Sally Hutton says, “We’re happy to be able to work with 

Transilwrap on this project and look forward to having them in our community for many years to come.” 

Transilwrap has been located in Richmond for over 20 years. The request for EDIT funds will now go 

before the Wayne County Commissioners for their consideration. 

About Transilwrap Company, Incorporated 

Products manufactured by Transilwrap Company, Incorporated are used by the medical, dental, banking, 

retail and security industries among others, and the company specializes in holograms, transferable or 

ultraviolet ink receptive and lamination films. The company also has a green line of products that are 

biodegradable. In addition to green products, the Richmond facility recycles or sells as much scrap as 

possible, sending less than 1% of plastic waste generated to the landfill. The Richmond facility is the 

largest out of 9 other locations in the United States and Canada, with headquarters in Franklin Park, 

Illinois.

Suncall America, Inc. Expansion Will Create 10 New Jobs 

Richmond, IN (May 7, 2012) – Suncall America, Inc. in Richmond will receive a $68,500 Economic 


County. Suncall was recently awarded “new model” work for two new automotive parts. As a result, the 

company needs to expand its existing facility to make room for the new equipment and employees. 

Suncall will use the grant money to offset the cost of the expansion, purchase and installation of new 

equipment, and training for new employees. Mark Smith, Chair of the EDC Board of Directors, says it’s 

vitally important that the EDC be able to support businesses with their expansion opportunities. 

“Whatever we can do to help companies keep and create jobs in Wayne County is an important function 

of the EDC. The competition between communities is fierce and everyone would like to have these types 

of projects happening in their cities and towns.” 

Total cost of the project is estimated to be over $3 million. The project will create 10 new full-time 

positions. Hiring could begin early in 2013 with construction and equipment installation completed by 

mid to late 2012. Richmond Mayor Sally Hutton says the expansion is good news. “We’re pleased that 

Suncall America, Inc. has decided to expand in Richmond. New jobs and new investment is good news 

for our community.” The request for funds will now go before the Wayne County Commissioners for 

approval. 

About Suncall America, Inc. 

Suncall is a Japanese company founded in 1943. Their American division consists of facilities located in 

Indiana and South Carolina. The Richmond location is a Japanese automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier. 

Berry Plastics Corporation in Richmond Purchases New Equipment and 

Creates Jobs 

Richmond, IN (May 7, 2012) – Berry Plastics Corporation in Richmond will receive a $71,850 Economic 

Development Income Tax (EDIT) grant from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne 

County. The company will be adding new equipment to expand their product lines. They will create 10 

new jobs and invest $4.4 million in the project. Mark Smith, Chair of the EDC of Wayne County Board of 

Directors says this is just another example of how important our existing companies are to the 

community. “Berry Plastics Corporation is making an investment and creating jobs for our community. 

We’re happy to be able to work with them on this project.” 

The EDIT grant will be used to help offset the cost of the purchase and installation of new equipment and 

to assist with the required training of staff. Berry Plastics Corporation has approximately 80 facilities 

worldwide. The Richmond facility produces packaging for food as well as provides the printing for the 

containers. Richmond Mayor, Sally Hutton says this is a great project for the community. “Berry Plastics 

has numerous locations where expansions can occur. We’re thrilled they’ve chosen the Richmond 

location for this project.” The request for funds will now go before the Wayne County Commissioners. 

About Berry Plastics Corporation 

Berry Plastics Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products. The 

company is a major producer of a wide range of products, including open top and closed top packaging, 

polyethylene-based plastic films, industrial tapes, medical specialties, flexible packaging, heat-shrinkable 

coatings, specialty laminates, and FIBCs. With headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the company serves 

over 13,000 customers, ranging from large multinational corporations to small local businesses. For 

additional information, visit the company’s website at www.berryplastics.com.

B & F Plastics, Inc. Adds New Product Line, Creates New Jobs 

Richmond, IN (May 7, 2012) – B & F Plastics, Inc. in Richmond will receive a $13,000 Economic 


County. The company will be adding new equipment to expand their product lines. B & F Plastics 

manufactures numerous products from thermoplastic and recycled rubber as well as custom plastic 

sheet extrusion. The company will invest $910,890 and will create 8 new, full-time jobs. The grant will be 

used to offset the cost of the new equipment. Richmond Mayor Sally Hutton says, “I’m excited to see 

this company grow in our community. New jobs and new investment is always good news and we look 

forward to working with B & F Plastics far into the future.” 

The EDC provided an EDIT grant in 2010 to help retain the company in Wayne County. Mark Smith, 

Chair of the EDC Board of Directors says, “This was a retention project for the EDC a couple of years 

ago. This year it’s an expansion project. The company fulfilled the requirements of their previous grant 

well ahead of their deadline. We’re happy to be able to work with them again and glad to have the 

expansion, investment and new jobs here in Wayne County.” The request for EDIT funds will now go 

before the Wayne County Commissioners for their consideration. 

About B & F Plastics, Inc. 

B & F Plastics opened in 1988 as a screen printing company focused on signs and displays. Shortly 

after opening, the company began producing their own substrate materials and custom compounded 

materials that are used in a wide range of industries including recreation and RV, construction, office 

supplies, automotive and truck products, and gardening and agriculture supplies, among others. 

Since January of 2009, the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, through its EDIT fund 

has assisted 27 businesses in their commitment to the retention and creation of over 525 jobs. These 

projects have resulted in nearly $90 million in new private investment in Wayne County. The county’s 

consolidated EDIT fund comes from funding provided by partnering towns in Wayne County who have 

agreed to provide half of their EDIT proceeds yearly for county-wide economic development. Partners in 

county-wide economic development currently include the towns of Cambridge City, Centerville, East 

Germantown, Economy, Hagerstown, Milton, Mt. Auburn, Richmond, Whitewater and Wayne County.

Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County 

www.edcwc.com 

500 South A Street, Suite 2 

Richmond, Indiana 47374 

765-983-4769 

Fax: 765-966- 8956 

2011 

Annual Report

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

In 2011, the EDC of Wayne County participated in nine projects creating 

or retaining 165 jobs. Related payroll associated with these projects reached 

$5.7 million. Private investment as a result of these projects was over $26 

million. (For more information please see EDC Project Successes located on 

the following page of the annual report.) 

Retention and Expansion Projects 

Manchester Industries 

Manchester Industries is a paper converter located in Hagerstown. The EDC 

assisted the company in purchasing a new paper trimmer with automatic 

 

the company to increase business. The EDC provided an EDIT grant of $5,000 

used to assist with the purchase, installation, and set-up of the new paper 

trimmer. The company will retain 27 jobs. 

#1 Polymer Source 

#1 Polymer Source is a 

company specializing in 

recycling and reuse services. 

The EDC provided an EDIT 

grant of $5,000 to assist 

with the purchase of new 

equipment that included a 

toll grinding machine and 

dust collection system. 

To accommodate the new 

equipment the company had 

to raise ceilings, upgrade 

the lighting, widen door 

openings, upgrade existing 

electrical systems and 

construct a new truck dock. In addition, the company also purchased weight 

scales, a conveyer system, new grinder blades and a new fork truck investing 

a total of $119,500. As part of the project they will create 4 new jobs bringing 

their employment total to 8. 

Primex Plastics Corporation 

Primex Plastics expanded their 

accounting department, purchased 

new equipment and upgraded 

existing equipment at their 

Richmond facility, investing 

$3.8 million and creating 10 new 

jobs. The EDC provided an EDIT 

grant of $60,000 to assist with 

the project. The expansion added 

 

The company also purchased new 

lab equipment and an extruder. 

Upgrades to existing equipment 

included shears, conveyers, and 

blenders. Primex Plastics makes 

products for automotive, marine, 

RV, food and medical industries, 

as well as indoor/outdoor displays 

and signage. 

Silgan White Cap 

 

operating facilities in the Silgan system. The company manufactures metal and 

plastic caps for the food and beverage industry. The EDC provided an EDIT 

grant of $16,128 to assist with the purchase of new equipment that upgraded 

one of the company’s composite cap production lines. This upgrade allowed 

the company to further diversify their product line and expand their customer 

base. Three new jobs were created as a result of the project. New equipment 

included a new vertical curing oven, liner equipment and a conveyer system. 

Silgan White Cap is a FDA approved facility that manufactures food and 

beverage products globally. 

Grafcor, Inc. 

A division of Innomark Communications, Grafcor, Incorporated in Richmond 

received a $24,000 EDIT grant from the EDC to purchase and install new 

printing presses. Grafcor prints large format, point-of-sale (POS) displays 

for the global retail sector. The company invested $265,000 and retained 18 

jobs. The new equipment helped the company become more competitive in an 

increasingly competitive market. Among the products the company has done 

print projects for include food, apparel, auto parts, and housewares. Customers 

include Walmart, American Eagle, Gap, Aeropostale, and Abercombie and 

Fitch, among others. 

Vandor – Starmark Product Line 

Vandor Corporation expanded their 

Starmark funeral services line and their 

injection molding operation investing 

$2.7 million and creating 30 new 

jobs. The injection molding expansion 

allows the company to manufacture 

two-shot injection molded parts. The 

EDC provided an EDIT grant for 

$52,000 to assist with the purchase 

and installation of new equipment, as 

well as training for new employees. 

 

companies to locate in the Midwest 

Industrial Park. Starmark products 

have been marketed under the Vandor 

Corporation umbrella since 2004. Starmark provides products nationwide to 

the funeral service industry including funeral homes, crematories and a limited 

number of casket distributors. 

Osborn International 

Osborn International, a division of 

Jason Finishing Group, expanded 

by relocating a product line and the 

company’s IT Department to the 

Richmond facility. The company 

will invest $4.6 million and create 23 

new jobs bringing their employment 

total to 182 employees. The EDC 

provided an EDIT grant of $83,000 

to assist with the installation of 

equipment and renovations to 

the existing building. This is the 

second expansion for the company 

in two years. Osborn International 

manufactures wire, polishing buffs 

and maintenance brushes. Products 

 

cleaning, honing and polishing. Brushes are made for products ranging from 

brooms and paint brushes, to brushes used in manufacturing processes. 

Wayne Dairy Products, Inc. 

The EDC provided an EDIT grant of 

$200,000 to assist with an expansion 

project at Wayne Dairy Products, 

manufacturer of premium dairy products 

under the SMITH’S brand. The company 

will invest $12 million and create 11 new 

jobs. The EDIT grant will be used to assist 

with the installation of equipment for new 

 

packaging. Wayne Dairy produces a 

variety of co-manufactured products 

including ice cream, milk, eggnog, juices 

and drinks, as well as Ruggles premium 

brand ice cream. Milk for products 

is provided by local dairy farms over 

an eighty mile area. Wayne Dairy ships products as far as Texas. Richmond 

competed successfully with other Midwest locations for this expansion project.

New Investment 

C. R. England Global Transportation 

One of the nation’s largest refrigerated trucking companies and premier 

commercial truck driving schools, C. R. England Global Transportation, 

announced they would locate a new instructional facility in Richmond. The 

company located their facility in the Rose City Business Park, investing $2.2 

million and will create 35 new jobs. The existing building will be used for 

 

driving range and will potentially house a future Commercial Driver’s License 

(CDL) testing center. The EDC provided a $90,000 EDIT grant to assist with 

renovations to the existing building and land improvements, as well as training 

for new employees. The company announced it will use the grant money as 

well as match the grant for a total of $180,000 to provide residents of Wayne 

County coverage of tuition to attend C. R. England’s school with a six month 

driving commitment from the student. 

BY THE NUMBERS - EDC Project Successes 

In 2011, the EDC partnered with nine companies creating over $26 million in 

new, private investment in Wayne County. For every $1.00 of EDIT funding 

expended in 2011, $23.66 from the private sector was invested. Through these 

projects 165 jobs were projected to be created or retained. 

Projects Closed 

Jobs Created 

Jobs Retained * 

Related Payroll 

Private Investment 

EDIT Incentives 

EDIT Incentives per Job** 



(Incentives and Administration) 

Public/Private Leverage with 

Administration 

2009-2011 EDC PROJECTS 

2009 2010 2011 Total 

4 7 9 20 

77 138 120 335 

37 54 45 136 

$3,477,970 $5,771,724 $5,701,242 $14,950,936 

$3,477,970 $40,689,000 $26,778,239 $78,927,239 

$569,195 $645,725 $535,128 $1,750,048 

$4,993 $3,363 $3,243 $3,866** 

$1.00/$20.13 $1.00/$63.01 $1.00/$50.04 $1.00/$45.10 

$1,378,341 $1,333,254 $1,132,000 $3,843,595 

$1.00/$8.31 $1.00/$30.52 $1.00/$23.66 $1.00/$20.53 

Graph shows data collected on projects, incentives and investment for 2009, 2010 and 2011. 

*Claimed only if there was a threat of losing the company. 

INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT 

MARKETING 

Technological advances in electronic marketing provide more and more 

opportunities to target and track efforts. In 2011, the EDC took major strides to 

begin incorporating electronic marketing into its marketing strategy to promote 

Wayne County as a great place to do business. Information gathered through 

 

audiences for the EDC continue to be site consultants and company site location 

decision makers in targeted industry sectors. Those sectors include plastics; 

metal stamping and fabrication; alternative and renewable energy component 

manufacturing; distribution and logistics; and food processing. 

Website – Homepage Redesign 

With site selectors and company site location representatives in mind, the 

homepage for the EDC’s website was redesigned. The new look incorporates 

 

of available sites and buildings and by clicking on the respective icon, more 

information is provided about the chosen site or building. Testimonials from 

local business owners and managers provide information about why Wayne 

County is a great location for their company. A toggle bar provides the ability to 

control any of these features, as well as to switch to a map showing the location 

of Wayne County within the United States. Additionally, easy access has been 

provided to the Building and Sites Database for searches based on a visitor’s 

 

Food Processing Micro-Site Campaign 

Using both direct mail and electronic marketing, the EDC reached out to 

nearly 5,000 food processing or related companies. Visually strong artwork 

 

Wayne County and Indiana. The postcards directed the recipient to a specially 

designed micro-site providing detailed information and data on why Wayne 

County is a good location for food processors, as well as testimonials from food 

related companies already located in Wayne County. By industry standards 

for electronic marketing the initial results were encouraging. In addition, the 

campaign itself received media coverage from the Chicago Tribune and the 

Building Indiana News Blog, as well as other local media outlets. The campaign 

ran from October to December in 2011. From the postcard mailing list targeted 

at food processors, the micro-site saw 389 unique visits, of which 82.52% of 

 

Phase II – Midwest Industrial Park 

Work on Phase II of the Midwest Industrial Park, which began in 2010, continued 

 

Development Corporation responsible for economic development for the State of 

 

included the collaboration of the City of Richmond, the Richmond Redevelopment 

Commission, Richmond Common Council, the Wayne County Drainage 

Board and the Wayne County Commissioners, as well as the EDC. Due to the 

cooperation and work by these various entities, ground was broken in 2012 to 

begin construction on roads, utilities and stormwater detention. Once construction 

 

space adjacent to Interstate 70, and with rail access, to market for new and existing 

business investment. 

PARTNERS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 


Centerville 

East Germantown 

Economy 

Hagerstown 

Milton 

Mount Auburn 

Richmond 

Whitewater 

Wayne County

Letter From The Chair 

2011 was an exciting year for 

the EDC in that we were able to 

partner with nine companies in their 

expansion and/or retention projects 

as well as one new attraction project. 

These companies have projected 

investments of over $26 million and 

are responsible for the retention and 

creation of 165 jobs. 

Existing business is the life blood 

of any community and we want 

to express our sincere thanks and 

gratitude to these companies for 

their efforts and beliefs in the Wayne 

County community: 

We were also very pleased to announce that a new company, C.R. England Global 

Transportation, has decided to locate a training facility in the Rose City Business 

Park. C. R. England trains commercial truck drivers, a much needed skill set not 

only in our community, but in the nation. There are several other projects that we 

are working on, but economic development does not have overnight success. It 

may take a year or two, and perhaps even longer, for a project to unfold. 

In 2011 we undertook a number of marketing initiatives: 

 

 

 

 

 

industry targets. Using both direct mail and electronic marketing, we reached out 

to nearly 5,000 food processing or related companies. Preliminary results were 

encouraging 

 

website is dedicated to meet site selector needs. 

During 2011 work continued on Phase II of the Midwest Industrial Park. 

 

Redevelopment Commission, Wayne County Commissioners, and the Wayne 

 

 

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held and construction of roads and 

infrastructure is underway. 

 

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. As with any new venture, it had its 

ups and downs. But Tim, through many hours of hard work and dedication, has 

shown that both organizations can succeed. 

The general public, for the most part, does not realize the time and effort that 

goes into economic development. That it’s imperative we have paid professionals 

 

might be able to bring that new business to our community, and in addition, who 

stays in contact with the existing business community to understand their needs 

as well. With that said, it has been my pleasure to have worked with Tim Rogers 

who is the utmost professional. It also takes a hard working and dedicated staff 

to succeed and we had that in Valerie Shaffer, Renee Doty, Norene Groth and 

Brittany Pennington. Thanks to you all for a great year. 

Unfortunately, near the end of 2011 we said good-bye to Valerie Shaffer, who 

took a position with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Norene 

Groth, who took a position with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. 

We welcome new Vice President of Business Development, Jeana Davis and new 

Development Coordinator, Alaina Geres to the EDC staff. 

 

community - be sure, in some fashion, we are all involved in economic 

development in the way we project our attitude, be it positive or negative. So 

 

It has been my pleasure to have had the opportunity to chair the 2011 EDC Board 

of Directors for this hard working, community-minded organization. 

Gary Hackman, Chairman 2011 

EDC Board of Directors 

and their Appointing Entities 

2011 

Chair – Gary Hackman (City of Richmond, Mayor) 

Vice Chair – Steve Holman (Wayne County, Commissioners) 

 

Secretary – Mark Smith (Centerville) 

Past Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

 

Kyle Clark (Wayne County, Commissioners) 

Nancy Green (City of Richmond, Mayor) 

Brett Guiley (City of Richmond, Common Council) 

Jim Cohen (Cambridge City) 

Chad Semler (Hagerstown) 

Bob Powell (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

Tracie Robinson (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

2012 

Chair – Mark Smith (Centerville) 

Vice Chair – Tracie Robinson (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

 

Secretary – Jim Cohen (Cambridge City) 

Past Chair - Gary Hackman (City of Richmond, Mayor) 

 

Lee Elzemeyer (Wayne County, Commissioners) 




Chris LaMar (Hagerstown) 


Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

EDC Staff 

Tim Rogers – President/CEO 

Jeana Davis – Vice President of Business Development 

 

Alaina Geres – Development Coordinator 

Brittany Pennington – Administrative Assistant

Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County 

2010 

Annual Report 

www.edcwc.com 

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

The EDC of Wayne County continued to partner with our existing 

businesses in 2010 working with 7 companies in expansion or retention 

projects. The EDC was also happy to announce the location of a 

new business in our community. Perpetual Recycling Solutions will 

locate in the former General Aluminum building. 

J. M. Hutton Company ~ J. M. 

Hutton was outsourcing segments 

of their work to companies 

outside of Wayne 

County when they saw an opportunity 

that would allow 

them to expand and create 

new jobs by bringing that 

work in house. They needed 

new equipment and additional 

space. The EDC provided 

an EDIT grant of 

$18,080 to assist with the 

purchase of a new building 

and necessary equipment. The company invested over $675,000 in the 

project and will create 11 full-time jobs. J. M. Hutton has the distinction of 

being the oldest casket manufacturer in the U.S. operating out of the same 

location and under the same name since its inception. 

Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC ~ Following a lengthy search using 

a site selection consultant, Perpetual Recycling Solutions announced 

they would be making Richmond their home for a new, state-of-the-art 

plastics recycling company. The company will locate in the former 

General Aluminum building that was vacated in 2008. The EDC provided 

an EDIT grant of $350,000 and the City of Richmond provided an 

EDIT grant of $125,000, both to be used to reimburse the company for 

expenses related to the purchase of machinery and equipment, as well 

as the purchase and renovation of real estate. The company will invest 

$25 million that will include improvements to the 100,000 square foot 

building and will create 55 new jobs by 2012 with an annual payroll of 

$2 million. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation also 

provided up to $550,000 in performance-based tax credits and up to 

$50,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. 

Perpetual Recycling Solutions recycles plastic food and beverage 

containers into FDA grade clean flake for re-use by food and beverage 

container manufacturers. When completed, the plant will be capable 

of converting over 130 million pounds of previously landfilled 

food and beverage containers, which is the equivalent of 

1 billion plastic bottles. 

Transilwrap Company, Inc. ~ If 

you’ve eaten at a restaurant, 

bought plants for your garden or 

used a snow board there’s a good 

chance you’ve come in contact 

with something made from 

Transilwrap’s Richmond facility. 

When the company had an 

opportunity to expand their 

product line, the EDC provided 

an EDIT grant of $45,000 to assist 

with the purchase of new 

equipment and training of new 

employees. The company invested 

$2.5 million and will 

create 10 full-time jobs. Transilwrap’s 

Richmond facility manufactures 

laminates and extrusion 

coatings for a diverse number of products on a global scale. Additionally, 

the company specializes in holograms, transferable or ultraviolet ink 

receptive and lamination films. The company also has a green line of 

products that are biodegradable. Richmond’s facility is among the largest 

out of 9 other locations in the United States and Canada, with 

headquarters in Franklin Park, Illinois. 

B & F Plastics, Inc. ~ When the 

opportunity to purchase B & F 

Plastics arose, a local management 

group sought to purchase 

the plant where over 50 people 

are employed providing a 

payroll of nearly $2 million. If 

unsuccessful, the group knew 

the company’s assets could be 

separated and sold at auction, 

ultimately resulting in the 

company’s closure and a loss of 

the existing jobs and investment. 

The EDC provided an 

EDIT grant of $200,000 to assist the local management group in their 

efforts to purchase the company and keep the operations and the existing 

jobs in Wayne County. Additionally, with the purchase of the 

company, over 20 new jobs are being created. B & F Plastics opened as a 

screen printing company focused on signs and displays. Shortly after 

opening, the company began producing their own substrate and custom 

compounded materials that are used in a wide range of industries including 

recreation and RV, construction, office supplies, automotive and 

truck products, and gardening and agriculture supplies among others. 

Reel Options, Division of Vandor ~ The 

Reel Options brand was developed by 

Vandor in 2000. Reel Options was created 

to manufacture packaging reels injection 

molded from reprocessed plastic, 

primarily for the electrical conductor, 

wire and cable and cordage and hose 

industries. The company wanted to 

expand its product line by offering 

plywood reels and utility spools. The 

EDC provided an EDIT grant of $15,640 

to assist with the installation of new 

equipment and the training of new 

employees. The company invested 

$975,000 and will create 16 full-time 

jobs. 

Hagerstown Plastics ~ Hagerstown Plastics, located in Richmond, saw an 

opportunity to expand their business through the expansion of another 

company. When Tiedemann-Bevs Industries built a new facility in the Midwest 

Industrial Park, their former location became available. Hagerstown 

Plastics needed a larger space to be able to run multiple machines and increase 

overall efficiency which would then allow them to bring in new 

work. The company manufactures a wide range of injection molded products 

as well as other services. The company invested $260,000 and will create 

6 new, full-time jobs. The EDC provided an EDIT grant of $6,825 to 

assist with the purchase and renovation of the new facility and to train new 

employees. The company will use the smaller building for warehousing. 

Elevator Equipment Company ~ This 

company was awarded a three-year 

contract, with the possibility of renewal 

at the end of the term, to manufacture 

quality hydraulic jacks for a 

major elevator equipment manufacturing 

company. As a result, the company 

needed new machinery, to hire 

14 full-time employees and invested 

$150,000. The EDC provided an EDIT 

grant of $10,180 to assist with the purchase 

and installation of new equipment 

and the training of new 

employees. The company manufactures hydraulics for the passenger and 

freight elevator industry and serves various markets throughout the 

United States. They provide elevator components, control valves, and elevator 

systems for passenger and freight customers as well as manufacturing 

services.

By the Numbers - EDC Project Successes 

In 2010 the EDC partnered with 8 companies creating $40,839,000 in 

new, private investment. For every $1.00 of EDIT funding expended in 

2010, $30.50 from the private sector was invested. Through these projects, 

193 jobs are projected to be created or retained. 

Projects Closed 

Jobs Created 

*Jobs Retained 

Related Payroll 

Private Investment 

EDIT Incentives 

2009-2010 EDC PROJECTS 

2009 2010 Total 

4 8 12 

77 139 216 

37 54 91 

$3,477,970 $5,794,604 $9,272,574 

$11,460,000 $40,839,000 $52,299,000 

$569,195 $650,725 $1,219,920 

Public/Private Leverage $1.00/$20.13 $1.00/$62.76 $1.00/$42.87 


(Incentives and Administration) 

$1,378,341 $1,338,254 $2,716,595 


with Administration 

$1.00/$8.30 $1.00/$30.50 $1.00/$19.25 

Graph shows data collected on projects, incentives and investment for 2009 and 2010. 

* Claimed only if there was a threat of losing the company. 

MARKETING 

Work on the target industry report was wrapped up at the end of 2010. 

The EDC will market our community to 4 specific industries identified in 

the target report as good matches for Wayne County. Those industries 

include: food processing, distribution and logistics, alternative energy 

component manufacturing, specifically the wind industry, and metal fabrication 

for the transportation industry. The EDC will also market to the 

plastics industry, which is an active cluster in Wayne County. Marketing 

will include a personalized URL campaign, trips to related site selection 

firms and companies with potential expansion plans, and targeted industry 

conferences. 

Marketing Materials: 

Website – During the coming year the EDC will make some design 

changes to the homepage of the website. The revisions are designed to 

create a more user friendly experience. The EDC will also work with 

IronGate Creative from Hagerstown to create a mobile version of the 

website to allow the site to be easily accessed from smart phones. 

Fact Book Map – A map of Richmond and Wayne County was designed 

exclusively for the EDC and highlights the features important 

to site selectors. The map is designed to be either a component of the 

Fact Book or to be used as a stand-alone piece. 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Milton Wastewater Treatment Project 

Milton broke ground on 

the construction of their 

wastewater project in 

2010. The town received 

over $5 million in grant 

funding from the 

Community Development 

Block Grant program as 

well as the State Revolving 

Loan program. Work 

has been continuing and 

the project is slated for 

completion in the summer of 2011. Funding from the two state programs 

will help keep monthly rates for residents down to around $65 and the 

water quality for residents in the town will be greatly improved. 

Phase II Development for the Midwest Industrial Park 

Throughout 2010 the EDC 

worked with the City of Richmond 

to prepare Phase II of the 

Midwest Industrial Park for development. 

Efforts included 

subdivision of the 166 acre 

parcel into smaller lot sizes that 

are more adaptable to the needs 

of developers as well as 

determining the location of a 

potential rail spur, roads, utility 

lines and retention ponds. 

These efforts will also aid in 

seeking shovel ready certification 

from the Indiana Economic 

Development Corporation. 

Print Ads – The above ad ran in Site Selection Magazine, the official 

publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council, which the 

EDC is a member. The ad features personal testimony from local business 

owners and was placed in a special shovel ready section of the 

magazine highlighting Wayne County’s shovel ready certified park. 

EDC E-News Update – The EDC continues to provide a quarterly electronic 

newsletter that includes information regarding company activity, 

important information for businesses, cost of living data and 

available properties. To sign up to receive the newsletter go to 

www.edcwc.com and click on the EDCWC E-News Updates link. 

PARTNERS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 


Centerville 

East Germantown 

Economy 

Hagerstown 

Milton 

Mount Auburn 

Richmond 

Whitewater 

Wayne County

Letter From The Chairman 

In 2010, the EDC continued creating employment for Wayne County by helping existing business 

and looking for new business opportunities. Staff was focused under Tim Rogers’ direction 

as he settled into his second full year. Tim and Valerie Shaffer continued to meet with employers 

around the county to make sure we were serving all business needs. This helped us work 

with companies in the county including: 

• JM Hutton - grant to assist in expansion 

• Reel Options (Vandor) – grant to expand capacity 

• Hagerstown Plastics – grant to increase efficiency leading to an increase in business 

• Elevator Equipment Company - grant to assist in expansion 

• Transilwrap – grant to bring in new equipment, expand their facilities and business 

• B & F Plastics - grant to transition into new ownership and keep a core business from 

relocating outside the county and state 

A new business, Perpetual Recycling Solutions, has the potential to be a great corporate 

partner. We need a company like Perpetual that focuses on the Community and its Citizens 

with employment opportunities, new construction and state-of-the-art equipment. Upon 

completion, Perpetual will establish an environment of a community friendly business and 

sustainability that will lead all Americans. 

One of our major undertakings was the completion of the EDC Marketing Plan. This plan will allow the staff and directors to 

stay focused in the future. Our major market focuses are: 

• Marketing our target industries as identified by the recent target industry analysis. 

• Creating a higher profile for Wayne County through increased use of electronic media. 

• Strengthening the message that Wayne County is a great place to do business. 

At the end of 2010, the EDC entered into a relationship that will provide centralized leadership in Wayne County economic 

development and business support. The contractual relationship with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is a good 

step to focus on fiscal responsibility and communication between community leaders and business. Both boards stressed equity 

and responsibility between the organizations while carefully weighing the individual goals of each. We finalized this contract at 

the start of 2011. 

It was a pleasure to work with Tim, Valerie, Renee Doty and Norene Groth. Renee’s work in community affairs, communication 

responsibilities and searching for new grant opportunities will give us access to avenues not yet recognized. Norene’s office 

management, training and financial responsibilities continue to help the everyday activities and fiscal responsibility the 

community expects. We also need to recognize key sponsors that help our educational development. We want to thank Hoosier 

Energy, Whitewater Valley REMC and Indiana Municipal Power Agency for their continued support of training through 

Economic Development Institute classes. This builds a strong background that will pay dividends. 

As a community we need to be proud of our past and future. This is a great community that works hard and is a great place to live. 

Thank you for allowing me to lead the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County in 2010. 

Kevin Ahaus, Chairman 2010 

EDC Board of Directors 

and their Appointing Entities 

2010 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) 

Past Chair – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County, Council) 

Board 

Donna Spears (City of Richmond, Mayor) 


Roger Kem (Cambridge City) 

Mark Smith (Centerville) 



Rhett Baumgartner (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

2011 Officers 

Chair – Gary Hackman (City of Richmond, Mayor) 

Vice Chair – Steve Holman (Wayne County, Commissioners) 

Treasurer – Jeff Jackson (Wayne County, Council) 

Secretary – Mark Smith (Centerville) 

Past Chair – Kevin Ahaus (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

Board 




Jim Cohen (Cambridge City) 



Tracie Robinson (Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce) 

EDC Staff 

Tim Rogers, President/CEO 

Valerie Shaffer, Vice President of Business Development 

Renee Doty, Manager of Community Affairs 

Norene Groth, Development Coordinator 

Brittany Pennington, Administrative Assistant

Additional 

Information 

Additional 

Information

Client 

Requests 

Client 

Requests

Maps 

Maps

Map the Possibilities

R A N D O L P H 

C O U N T Y 

F A Y E T T E C O U N T Y H E N R Y C O U N T Y 

INDIANAPOLIS 

(73 MILES) 

Dublin 

N 

Mount 

Auburn 

Cambridge 

City 

Hagerstown 

1 

Milton 

C&NC Railroad 

Exit 137 

Gateway 

Industrial 

Park 

East 

Germantown 

1 

35 

Nettlecreek 

Business Park 

Norfolk Southern Railroad 

Economy 

38 

Greens 

Fork 

Midwest 

Industrial Park 

Centerville 

Northwest 


CINCINNATI, OH 

(60 MILES) 

F A Y E T T E C O U N T Y U N I O N C O U N T Y 

Exit 145 

35 

Exit 149 

27 

Fountain 

City 

Richmond 

27 

Earlham 

College 

Exit 151 

IU East / 

Ivy Tech 

Purdue 

Reid 

Hospital 

Whitewater 

227 


Eastern Indiana 


Indiana Eastern Railroad (CSX) 

Exit 153 

Boston 

DAYTON, OH 

(40 MILES) 

Richmond 

Municipal 

Airport 

Exit 156 

STATE OF OHIO 

P R E B L E C O U N T Y D A R K E C O U N T Y 

Wayne County’s location provides a 

number of different alternatives for 

distribution and transportation 

strategies. There are multiple 

interchanges that provide direct 

access to I-70. The county is 

connected to several other interstates 

through I-70 that include I-65 and 

I-69 in Indiana and I-74 and I-75 in 

Ohio. Norfolk Southern’s main line, 

plus short lines C & NC and Indiana 

Eastern Railroad, offer additional 

supply chain alternatives. 

The county is located in close 

proximity to three international 

airports located in Dayton and 

Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Indianapolis 

providing several air travel options. In 

addition, the Richmond Municipal 

Airport offers another choice for 

business travelers who wish to fly 

directly into Wayne County. 

Wayne County has five established 

and successful industrial parks with 

greenfield sites available. Each park is 

in close proximity to I-70 as well as 

several major state routes. 

Several industry sectors have 

successfully located in Wayne 

County including plastics, distribution 

and logistics, food processing, 

transportation equipment and metal 

fabrication. New attraction efforts will 

build on existing industry sectors as 

well as target the alternative energy 

component manufacturing sector. 

For more information visit our 

website at www.edcwc.com. 

LEGEND 

Interstates 

US Highways 

State Roads 

Streets 

Railroads 

Rivers 

Cardinal Greenway Trail 

Incorporated Areas 

Industrial Parks 

0 0.25 0.5 1 

Miles

Centerville Rd 

38 

35 

Union Pike 

Richmond 

Exit 151 

Indiana 

227 


Round Barn Rd Round Barn Rd 

INDIANAPOLIS 

(73 MILES) 

Midwest 

Industrial 

Park 

Gaar-Jackson Rd 

College Corner Rd 

Test Rd. 

Crowe Rd 

Salisbury Rd 

Salisbury Rd 



Fairgrounds 

Industries Rd 

Peacock Rd 

Rich Rd 

SW A St 

Abington Pk 

Exit 149 

Northwest 

Industrial 

Park 

NW 11 St. 

Williamsburg Pk 

Progress Dr 

NW L 

Indiana Ave 

SW A St 

Earlham 

College 

NW 5th St. 

Main Street 

Abington Pk 

Sheridan 

Liberty Ave 

Hub Etchinson Pky 

Test Rd 

Industries Rd 

Ft. Wayne Ave 

Chester Blvd. 

27 

IU East / Ivy Tech 

Purdue 

Reid Hospital 

North A St 

South A St. 

Middleboro Pk 

South A St. 


Middle Fork Whitewater River 

South 23 Street 

Glenn 

Miller 

Park 

Wernle Rd 

South L Street 

Exit 153 

Garwood Rd Hayes Arboretum Rd Reservoir Rd 

Woodside Dr 

Gravel Pit Rd 

121 

Eastern 

Indiana 

Industrial 

Park 

Hodgin Rd 

Industrial Pkwy 

Greenmount Pike 

New Paris Pk 

DAYTON, OH 

(40 MILES) 


Roby Ln 

Exit 156 

STATE OF OHIO 

N 

27 

Straightline Pk. 

227 

Boston Township Line Rd 


(60 MILES) 

Richmond 

Municipal 

Airport 

Richmond is home to four institutions 

of higher education which provide a 

wide array of learning and training 

opportunities. These include: Earlham 

College, Indiana University East, Ivy 

Tech Community College and Purdue 

University College of Technology. 

Wayne County is home to a new, $330 

million, state-of-the-art medical 

facility. Reid Hospital and Health 

Care Services is a 233-bed facility 

sited on a 100 acre medical campus. 

Comfort and a healing environment 

were major factors in the design. Reid 

serves a 7-county area in both Ohio 

and Indiana. 

The Whitewater Gorge Trail takes 

walkers and bikers through 

Richmond’s rich history featuring 

unique fossils and the famous 

Starr-Gennett Recording Studio. The 

Walk of Fame, a series of mosaic, cast 

bronze tiles is embedded in the trail 

which celebrates many of the 

recording legends who visited 

Richmond to make records. This trail 

connects into the 60 mile long 

Cardinal Greenway which is part of 

the American Discovery Trail that 

traverses the United States. 

A number of different historical, 

cultural and entertainment options 

can be found throughout Richmond 

and Wayne County including the 

Wayne County Historical Museum, 

the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 

Richmond Civic Theater and the 

Richmond Art Museum. 

Farmer’s markets and festivals are 

plentiful throughout the county through 

the summer into the fall. Year round, 

Wayne County has a number of 

shopping opportunities ranging from 

malls and plazas to the famous Antique 

Ally and many fine specialty shops. 

For more information visit our 

website at www.edcwc.com. 

LEGEND 

Interstates 

US Highways 

State Roads 

Streets 

Railroads 

Rivers 

Gorge Trail 




0 0.25 0.5 1 

Miles

We’ve Mapped the Possibilities 

Wayne County is conveniently 

close to these major cities: 

Ann Arbor......... 245 miles 

Chicago............. 240 miles 

Cincinnati ......... 79 miles 

Cleveland.......... 265 miles 

Columbus.......... 125 miles 

Dayton............... 65 miles 

Detroit ............... 255 miles 

Fort Wayne....... 110 miles 

Indianapolis ..... 65 miles 

Lexington.......... 165 mile 

Louisville........... 170 miles 

Chicago 

Illinois 

Michigan 

Ann Arbor 

Ft. Wayne 

65 

Indiana 

69 

WAYNE COUNTY 

Indianapolis 70 

Lexington 

Detroit 

Cleveland 

Cincinnati 

Ohio 

Columbus 

Springfield 74 

70 

Dayton 

St. Louis 

Louisville 

74 

65 

Kentucky 

75 

75 

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R A N D O L P H C O U N T Y 

Indiana 

F A Y E T T E C O U N T Y H E N R Y C O U N T Y 

INDIANAPOLIS 

(73 MILES) 

Dublin 

N 

Mount 

Auburn 

Cambridge 

City 

Hagerstown 

Milton 

F A Y E T T E C O U N T Y 

1 

Exit 137 

1 

Gateway 

Industrial 

Park 

East 

Germantown 

35 

Nettlecreek 

Business Park 


Economy 

38 

Greens 

Fork 

Exit 145 

Midwest 


Centerville 

Exit 149 

27 

Fountain 

City 

Richmond 

27 


(60 MILES) 

U N I O N C O U N T Y 

Earlham 

College 

Exit 151 

IU East / 

Ivy Tech 

Purdue 

Reid 

Hospital 

Whitewater 

227 


Exit 153 

Eastern Indiana 


Boston 

DAYTON, OH 

(40 MILES) 

Richmond 

Municipal 

Airport 

Exit 156 

STATE OF OHIO 

P R E B L E C O U N T Y D A R K E C O U N T Y 

LEGEND 

Interstates 

US Highways 

State Roads 

Streets 

Railroads 

Rivers 




0 0.25 0.5 1 

Miles


35 

Richmond 

227 

38 

Indiana 

Union Pike 

Exit 151 


Round Barn Rd Round Barn Rd 

INDIANAPOLIS 

(73 MILES) 

Midwest 

Industrial 

Park 

Gaar-Jackson Rd 

College Corner Rd 

Test Rd. 

Crowe Rd 

Salisbury Rd 

Salisbury Rd 



Fairgrounds 

Industries Rd 

Peacock Rd 

Rich Rd 

SW A St 

Abington Pk 

Exit 149 

Williamsburg Pk 

Progress Dr 

NW 11 St. 

NW L 

Indiana Ave 

SW A St 

Earlham 

College 

NW 5th St. 

Main Street 

Abington Pk 

Sheridan 

Liberty Ave 

Hub Etchinson Pky 

Test Rd 

Industries Rd 

27 

IU East / Ivy Tech 

Purdue 

Reid Hospital 

North A St 

South A St. 


Middleboro Pk 

South A St. 

Middle Fork Whitewater River 

South 23 Street 

Glenn 

Miller 

Park 

Wernle Rd 

South L Street 

Exit 153 

Garwood Rd Hayes Arboretum Rd Reservoir Rd 

Woodside Dr 

Gravel Pit Rd 

Hodgin Rd 

121 

Eastern 

Indiana 

Industrial 

Park 

Industrial Pkwy 

Greenmount Pike 

New Paris Pk 

DAYTON, OH 

(40 MILES) 


Roby Ln 

Exit 156 

STATE OF OHIO 

LEGEND 

Interstates 

US Highways 

State Roads 

Streets 

Railroads 

Rivers 

Gorge Trail 



N 

Straightline Pk. 

227 

Boston Township Line Rd 


0 0.25 0.5 1 

Miles 


(60 MILES) 

27 

Richmond 

Municipal 

Airport

500 South A Street, Suite 2 

Richmond, Indiana 47374 

United States 

Phone 765.983.4769 

Fax 765.966.8956 

www.edcwc.com

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