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KEDCO shifts to retention, unveils countywide jobs feed and four small‑town housing efforts
Summary
KEDCO told the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission it will emphasize business retention in 2026, launch a countywide job feed with Rolly Jobs on the KEDCO website, and advance four housing efforts (Claypool, Pearson, Mentone, South Shore) while avoiding TIF where SB 1 makes it less secure.
KEDCO representatives told the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission that 2026 will focus on business retention, workforce support and targeted housing projects rather than aggressive new-company attraction.
"'26 is gonna be a little bit different than '25," KEDCO said, citing recent local acquisitions and a desire to let newly arrived employers settle before pursuing further attraction. The organization highlighted the county's concentration in orthopedics and said it is working to sustain a multi‑generational workforce pipeline.
KEDCO announced a partnership…
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