Warren County LEDO lends support to established companies by providing information and support relative to workforce training. LEDO also supports local, state, and federal initiatives for expansion of employment and technology enhancement.
Because of our strong basis in agriculture, an ongoing emphasis is focused upon the agricultural community, particularly mid- sized and niche oriented farming operations, to develop new agriculture-related industries.
New business attraction is supported by placing a priority on local incentives such as tax abatement and low interest business loans. The Warren County Redevelopment Commission was established to enable the creation of TIF districts, with particular focus to strengthening infrastructure in the West Lebanon area.
Warren County places a priority on maintaining strong business relationships at the State agency level to maximize local opportunity for new business attraction.
The LEDO was formed in 2001 and is supported by county funding with other financial support coming from grant opportunities. Warren County LEDO is a not for profit organization and was originally charged with supporting local business with a focus towards available and affordable job training to enhance employment opportunities.
To date, much has been accomplished towards these priorities. The LILLY Endowment, USDA, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) have awarded funds supporting the community Learning Center and development of a 70 acre industrial park near Williamsport. New Economic Development Areas have been established near West Lebanon to enable additional development. Additionally, a CAPE (Community Alliance to Promote Education) grant totaling five million dollars has provided the groundwork for num
