The Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation (THEDC) is focused on recruiting new business to the community and supporting the needs of existing businesses. With our extensive in-depth business development experience, the Terre Haute EDC is the area's single best resource for your company. Our team is adept in helping businesses explore opportunities, overcome difficulties and make winning decisions.
Our Blueprint
In pursuit of sustainable job-creation and investment in Terre Haute, we closely work with public and private sector partners at the local, state and regional levels. As a non-profit public-private partnership, the Terre Haute EDC operates under contract with both city and county governments, while receiving financial support from private companies. Governed by a member-board of business and industry leaders, the Terre Haute EDC proudly serves as Terre Haute's local economic development organization, committed to serving all those looking to invest in, visit or do business with us. We provide free, confidential site selection services that include:
- Custom research and demographic information
- Comprehensive labor market and community information
- Site search and site selection assistance
- Economic incentive coordination with local and state agencies
- Coordination for workforce training and recruitment
Learn More:
Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation
900 Wabash Avenue, Suite 200
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Ph: 812-234-2524
Fax: 812-232-6054
Email: info@terrehauteedc.com
Steve Witt, President
Steve has worked in the economic development arena in Terre Haute and Vigo County for nearly 30-years. He works closely with the Terre Haute EDC's Board of Directors and local elected officials to formulate and implement the community's economic development efforts. Steve also works closely with state level officials. He also oversees the County Redevelopment Department. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Indiana State University. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute.
Office: (812) 234-2524
Email: switt@terrehauteedc.com
Claudia M. Tanoos, Vice President
Claudia is an active senior-level economic development leader with a successful track record in business development for both public and private sectors. She specializes in developing and implementing effective business retention and expansion programs. She has a strong community engagement through her outreach with several area organizations. Claudia earned a degree in Journalism with a Minor in Criminology from Indiana State University and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute.
Mobile: (812) 208-3438
Email: ctanoos@terrehauteedc.com
Working together to create a strong competitive edge that attracts companies, jobs and people is the goal of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation, the City of Terre Haute, Vigo County and private entities. Our public-private, not-for-profit organization gives us the edge we need to compete in a global economic development world.
Many of the area's top companies realize the best way to get connected is through their investment and participation in the Terre Haute EDC. An investment in us is an investment in the greater West Central Indiana area. We thank and acknowledge the following businesses and organizations for their valued partnership, without whom our global competitiveness would not be feasible.
Primary Members
(* Denotes Executive Committee)
Mark Unger, Chairman*
Freitag-Weinhardt
Greg Gibson, Chairman Elect*
ReTec
David Baker, Vice Chairman*
Indiana American Water
Roberto Bohrer, Secretary/Treasurer*
Steel Dynamics Inc.
Luke Terry, Chairman*
Hux Management Services
Mayor Duke Bennett*
City of Terre Haute
Dr. Lea Anne Crooks*
Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley
Commissioner Chris Switzer*
Vigo County
David Templeton*
Glas-Col
Jeff Hogue
Cassie Hoggatt
ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, LLC
Brian Stewart
B&S Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Daniel Egge
Brampton Brick
Adam Huston
Casey’s Distribution Center
Jennifer Isbell-Scott
Andy Theisz
CenterPoint Energy
Brent Smith
Andrew Nickless
Crown Electric
Tim Dora
Kevin Lewzader
Dora Brothers Hospitality Group
Rick Burger
Duke Energy
Brian Harris
Casey Schroeppel
Elanco Animal Health
Steve Danielson
Pat Carney
Epic Insurance
Jamie Amodeo
First Farmers Bank & Trust
Norm Lowery
First Financial Bank
Lance Gassert
John Collett
Garmong Construction
Matthew Johnson
Great Dane Trailers
Pete Goda
Greenleaf, Inc.
Melvin Burks
Dr. Danny Tanoos
Hamilton Center
Larry Yargus
Meg Steward
Hannig Construction
Keith Cyr
Faith Hixson
Hearthside Food Solutions
Andy Hendricks
Hendricks & Company
Dr. Deborah Curtis
Indiana State University
Charles Thurston
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Josh Zuerner
Joink, LLC
Daniel Conley
Milestone Contractors South, LLC
Dan Gmelich
Robert Smith
Old National Bank
Kevin Cauble
Brian Dorsett
Mark Fuson
Scott Jeager
Terry Mace
Michael Tom
Max Watson
Participating Terre Haute New Car Dealers
W. Eric Volkmann
Jim Nichols
Prospect Bank
Kenny Depasse
Republic Services of Indiana
Grant Bradley
Revolution Company
Rob Coons
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Earl Elliott
Sackrider & Company
Brennan Randolph
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Andy Volkl
Saturn Petcare
Dr. Jihad Douglas
Tom Denny
Select Genetics
Chad Bolin
Heather Strohm
Sony DADC USA
Tyler Dinkel
Sycamore Engineering
Lee Matheson
Christine Marlowe
Fredia Haviland
Taghleef Industries
Mark Casanova
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Dave Pluckebaum
The Corradino Group
Bart Colwell
The Hometown Savings Bank
Paul Thrift
Thompson Thrift
Luciano Faris
Yasher Kazemi
ThyssenKrupp Presta
Steven Holman
Matthew Nealon
Union Health
Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard
Vigo County
Commissioner Mike Morris
Vigo County
Lisa Lee
Mike Smith
Western IN Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Tom Nowaskie
Leslie Beard
WIN Energy
Associate Members
Kristin Craig
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce
Curtis DeBaun
Terre Haute City Council
Dave Patterson
Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jeff Hauser
Terre Haute Regional Airport
Todd Thacker
Vigo County Council
Kristi Howe
Vigo County Public Library
Dr. Chris Himsel
Vigo County School Corporation
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