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Press release from the Northeast Indiana Foundation:<\/p>\n

Regional Visioning Coordinating Group Holds First Meeting<\/strong>
\nLeaders working toward common vision for regional economy<\/em><\/p>\n

A diverse group of leaders from across the 10-county northeast Indiana region today held its first meeting to begin the process of developing a vision aimed at shaping the vitality of northeast Indiana’s regional economy.<\/p>\n

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The Coordinating Group will work on immediate and long-term strategies to produce a vision – called Vision 2020 — that focuses on the following key objectives; competitive business climate, 21st century talent, quality of place, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Keith Busse, President and CEO, Steel Dynamics and Mike Packnett, President and CEO, Parkview Health serve as co-chairs of the Vision 2020 Coordinating Group.<\/p>\n

“We are excited to begin this journey as we work together to develop a strategy and a vision for how northeast Indiana can become an economic development leader. Today’s meeting was a valuable session and provided a framework for where we stand as a region and where we need to be headed,” said Packnett. “This is the right time to start this process. We are pleased to have leaders from several different sectors working toward a common vision to enhance our region.”<\/p>\n

“This is a tremendous opportunity to work collaboratively at a time when economic growth and our area’s viability and vitality are at a turning point,” said Busse. “This visioning initiative will better position northeast Indiana to take the necessary steps to make a positive difference.”<\/p>\n

Vision 2020 Coordinating Group members:<\/p>\n