Economic Development that Works

The good news is that New Albany has hired a full-time economic development director. The bad news is that it isn't as simple as just hiring an economic development director.

It's worth taking a look at the economic develpoment organization that the city of Fort Wayne, IN has put in place, Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance.

"The Alliance was created as a result of the collaboration of Allen County, the City of Fort Wayne and the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, but it will operate independently as neither a unit of government nor of the Chamber. The Alliance, a not-for-profit entity, is contracted to deliver the community's message as a coordinator of information and resources. The mission of the Alliance is to speak with one consistent, informed and empowered voice to businesses about the benefits of a location in this community."

Check out Fort Wayne's website. Click on "For Businesses". In addition, to reading about The Alliance take a look at how the website promotes Fort Wayne to businesses interesting in locating there.

http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/