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Luncheon to Examine Elkhart Economy
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon later this month focusing on how the area is responding to the economic downturn. Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County President Dorinda Heiden-Guss is expected to address local job creation efforts, recent success stories and how economic development activities have been affected by national media. The community was hit hard by the recession, with many manufacturers laying off workers or closing.
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Press Release
Elkhart, Ind. -- The nation is watching Elkhart’s economy. How are we performing? The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will explore that question with Dorinda Heiden-Guss, President of the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County, Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at Christiana Creek Country Club, 116 W Bristol Street in Elkhart.
Heiden-Guss will describe the impact of the economic downturn, and two Presidential visits, on local job creation efforts. She will share how local economic development activities have been affected by the national media spotlight and elusive promise of federal stimulus money.
Attendees will also learn about recent successes in attracting companies to locate or expand in Elkhart County.
This meeting is open to the public and includes lunch. Registration is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Interested people should call the Chamber, 574-293-1531 or visit www.elkhart.org.
The Economic Development Luncheon is hosted by the Chamber Economic Development Council. This Council is engaged in many activities to remove barriers to job creation in the community.
Source: Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
