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June 2022

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CARROLL COUNTY Ind. – Leadership Carroll County is being relaunched after being dormant for nearly seven years.  The community leadership program has been revamped with a more robust and diverse curriculum, aimed at equipping the community with the necessary skills to meet today's challenges, according to Julia Leahy, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce executive director.

In addition to the curriculum changes Leadership Carroll County will engage elected officials, educational leaders, and local businesses throughout the program to better understand the community's challenges and opportunities.

"It is exciting to see the revitalization of Leadership Carroll County. We should never take lightly the importance of developing the current and emerging leaders in our community.  Re-launching this program is the first step in a more functional, efficient, and prosperous Carroll County," said Jake Adams, executive director of the Carroll County Economic Development Corporation.

The new Leadership Carroll County is a partnership between Carroll County Economic Development, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Camp Tecumseh YMCA, and the Family Health Clinic.  The programs revitalization would not have been possible without initial funding from the Carroll County Community Foundation.

"We recognize the need for a leadership program in Carroll County," Leahy said.  "This will be important as we continue to grow and develop new talent in our communities.  We greatly appreciate the Carroll County Community Foundation for its continued commitment to our community."

The nine-month program will kickoff August 17th with a full day schedule. After that, courses will be held for half a day once a month through May when graduation will be held.

Individuals interested in participating or learning more about Leadership Carroll County should reach out to any of the partner organizations or go to https://www.leadershipcarrollcounty.com and fill out the contact form.


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December 29, 2020

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The Carroll County Economic Development Corporation has named Jake Adams as its new Executive Director. Adams who has served North Central Indiana recently within Ivy Tech Community College, is excited about the opportunity to serve his home community. “It is certainly a dream come true,” stated Adams. “I have been able to participate in some amazing work for the college and the state during my tenure, and I am confident that we will accomplish many more goals right here in Carroll County.”
Jake Adams, CCEDC Exec. Dir.According to Bret Rinehart, the Carroll County Economic Development Corporations Board President, “Adams brings an extensive knowledge of workforce and economic development with him and has a successful track record of leadership throughout the region. We look forward to having him work with the Board of Directors in 2021 and to the new energy he will bring to the organization”

Not only is the local community excited about hiring Adams, but Steve Eberly, Executive Director of Hoosiers For Renewables said, “As a former member of the economic development community, I am so pleased for Carroll County, and frankly for Indiana, to welcome Jake Adams as the new Executive Director of Economic Development for Carroll County.”

The hiring of Adams also caught the attention of State Senator Stacey Donato who stated, “Having worked with Jake over the last few years, I am confident his hiring will be a great asset to communities across Carroll County.” Sen. Donato added, “Now more than ever we must work to advance economic initiatives to combat the negative impact COVID-19 has had on our district and across much of Indiana. As a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology, I look forward to working with Jake to further economic interests in our part of the state.”

Brian Anderson, Economic Development & Public Relations Director for Wabash Valley Power Alliance said of Adams hiring, “WVPA is excited to work with Jake Adams as the new Executive Director of the Carroll County EDC. Mr. Adams is well known in the Carroll County community, and throughout this region of Indiana. We've previously crossed paths with Mr. Adams in economic and workforce development and believe he will prove invaluable in his new position at the Carroll County EDC. We look forward to working with Mr. Adams in 2021 and beyond.”

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September 28, 2020 – Delphi, Indiana. Mayor Anita Werling today announced the appointment of Dr. Gregory Norman to the Carroll County Economic Development Corporation board as one of the City of Delphi’s three representatives. Norman and Miller Eye Care is a mainstay business in Delphi since 1982, now with branches in Lafayette, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, and five other locations. He has served on the boards of the Carroll County Community Foundation, Delphi Rotary, Delphi Preservation Society, Oracle Club, and other not-for-profit organizations. Dr. Norman is immediate Past-President of the Indiana Optometric Association and an officer in the Indiana University School of Optometry Alumni Association. In 2015, Dr. Norman received the Samuel Milroy Award for service to the community from the Greater Delphi Chamber of Commerce.

“Greg Norman has the business acumen, community involvement, and leadership experience that I was seeking for this appointment,” Werling stated. “He will join Delphi’s other representatives—Joe Mayfield and Ken Walton—at this critical juncture for the Carroll County Economic Development Corporation as it seeks a new executive director and with several exciting prospects on the horizon.”

Additional information about the City of Delphi may be found at www.cityofdelphi.org or by contacting Anita Werling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information about the Carroll County Economic Development Corporation may be found at www.carrollcountyedc.com.

The Carroll County Economic Development Corporation is a private, not-or-profit, corporation leading the county's economic development strategy to add  more jobs and diversify the local economy while enhancing the area's unique natural and cultural environments. The EDC is a catalyst for creating a vibrant economy that is sustainable and globally competitive.