Josiah White's CEO Opportunity Profile

LOCATION
WABASH, INDIANA
Wabash established itself as a forward-thinking city long ago, gaining fame in 1880 as the world’s first
municipality to adopt electric lighting. For the next century, the city’s downtown thrived, fueled by a
robust manufacturing economy.
Wabash won Stellar Community status in 2014, gaining access to $1.3 million in matching funds for
revitalization, fueling the transformation of 23 historic buildings downtown and resulting in an
estimated $25 million in private investment.
Today, the National Register-listed commercial district includes a restored
boutique hotel, the Honeywell Center (conference and entertainment venue),
a restored movie theater complete with a third floor ballroom and meeting
rooms, small specialty shops, trendy residential lofts, and a number of
great restaurants and cafés. Wabash has become a model of revitalization
that capitalizes on heritage. Selected to host Indiana’s statewide
preservation conference in 2017 showcasing the lively, thriving
downtown, Wabash is a charming combination of history and
innovation. Wabash Marketplace won Indiana Landmarks’ 2018
Servaas Memorial Award recognizing outstanding achievement in
preservation.
Blending a community pathway, river recreation, canal history, and
land conservation, the Wabash River Trail (WRT) runs from Wabash
to Lagro. Following the Wabash River for seven miles, the WRT
creates trailheads, provides opportunities for fishing, canoe access to
the river, scenic overlooks, and more.
The beautiful Honeywell Public Golf Course provides challenging
and affordable golf for all. Designed by the world-renowned golf
course architect Arthur Hills, the Course is owned and operated
by the Honeywell Public Golf Course Agency, an entity created
through the joint efforts of the City of Wabash and The
Honeywell Foundation.
COST OF LIVING
Although housing may be provided to the new CEO as part of
the package, the cost of living in Wabash is 71% of the
nationwide average.
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Venues
In addition to the block-long arts
complex with a 1,500-seat theater, art
gallery, and restaurant, Honeywell
manages Eagles Theatre, Charley Greek
Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic home, the 13-
24 Drive In, and more.