Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance

06/11/2026

🚂 The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County is proud to have led the local effort to achieve Gold REDI (Ready for Economic Development Investment) Certification for a Norfolk Southern-served industrial site in South Muncie. This nationally recognized designation signals the site is prepared for large-scale industrial development and investment. The certification highlights the site's strong infrastructure, transportation access, workforce availability, and development readiness.

“In today’s competitive industrial market, speed and certainty drive location decisions,” said Traci Lutton, Vice President of Economic Development. “Achieving Gold certification mitigates risk, accelerates timelines, and positions Delaware County as a rail-served community ready for industrial investment.”

This achievement strengthens Muncie's position as a competitive destination for advanced manufacturing, logistics, food processing, and other industrial opportunities. With direct rail service, access to major transportation corridors, and a regional workforce of more than 1.4 million people within a 60-minute drive, the site is well-positioned to attract future jobs and investment.

Congratulations to the partners who helped make this designation possible and continue to advance economic growth in our community.

By Katie Byrd— MUNCIE, IN—A Norfolk Southern-served industrial site in Muncie, Indiana has earned Gold REDI Site certification, positioning the site to attract future investment and jobs to the region. Indiana has the highest concentration of manufacturing employment on a per capita basis, twi

05/19/2026

We were proud to attend the nation’s premier event focused on attracting foreign direct investment and fostering economic growth across the United States. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and SelectUSA, the summit brought together thousands of business leaders, investors, and economic development organizations from around the world to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment.

Throughout the summit, we had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, participate in discussions on innovation and economic development, and showcase the strengths and opportunities our community has to offer. Events like this are invaluable for building relationships, gaining insight into global investment trends, and positioning our region for future growth.

We’re excited to bring back valuable insights and connections that will help support continued growth and investment in our community!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our very own Gina Caravaglia on completing the Indiana Economic Development Course through Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute! This International Economic Development Council (IEDC) accredited course serves as a foundational step toward the Certified Economic Developer (CEeD) designation.

The course spans the full scope of economic development practice, from business retention and expansion to site selection, workforce development and more. All areas are central to the work we do for the Muncie-Delaware County community every day.

05/04/2026

We’re honored to be recognized by International Economic Development Council as one of the few organizations maintaining Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) status for 25+ years. This milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to excellence, accountability, and delivering real results for the Muncie-Delaware County community!

As IEDC commemorates its 100th anniversary, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization program.

🎉 Please join us in celebrating the EDOs that have maintained this gold-standard accreditation for 25 years or more, demonstrating a long-term commitment to excellence and high performance.

✅ Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance
✅ Huntington Area Development Council-HADCO
✅ Tyler Economic Development Council
✅ Laredo Edc
✅ Beacon Council

Learn how your organization can join the ranks of these exemplary EDOs: https://www.iedconline.org/pages/aedo/

04/21/2026

The Alliance team had a great BRE visit with Clearline USA last week! They're turning recycled tires into durable parking blocks that last for years. We love seeing the innovative work happening right here in our community!

04/16/2026

We’re excited to share another win for Delaware County!

A national packaging material sorting and storage company, Sort Pro Holdings, has chosen to locate its Indiana operations right here in our community—bringing new investment and momentum to our local economy.

At the Economic Development Alliance, we’re proud to help connect businesses with opportunities that make sense for their operations while strengthening our community for the future.

More growth. More investment. More opportunity.

By Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County— MUNCIE, IN – The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County has announced that Sort Pro Holdings has located in 56,000 square feet at the former Marsh Supermarket warehouse at 9511 West Depot Street, Yorktown, Delaware Coun...

03/09/2026

We might have found the most fun business in Delaware County!

The Alliance team recently toured A-1 for Fun and Vista Event Rentals, LLC as part of our BRE (Business Retention & Expansion) program.

Do you need a Star Wars 50' Obstacle Course, a Mechanical Hog, or a Human Gyroscope? You can rent all of that and more at Indiana’s largest inflatable and event rental company!

03/05/2026

Last week, our team was out on the road for a few great BRE visits! We connected with Jones Brothers Trucking - Muncie and Arrowhead Plastic Engineering, Inc. to learn about their business and build relationships.

We're proud to support the businesses that keep Muncie and Delaware County moving and growing!

02/12/2026

We’re proud to share that we have been selected to participate in the Future Ready Sites Accelerator program.

The Economic Development Alliance proposed a site for consideration and worked closely with partners to position Muncie-Delaware County for this opportunity. This selection reflects the strength of our local collaboration and our continued focus on preparing competitive, development-ready sites.

We are grateful to Indiana Michigan Power for this opportunity!

The Future Ready Sites Accelerator program is designed to increase the number of vetted sites prioritized for manufacturers, streamline the site readiness process, and position sites for competitive national site selection and development, the utility said.

12/13/2025

Alliance staff had a fantastic time at the Indiana Economic Development Association Annual Conference! Great insights on growing local economies, building talent pipelines, and building a stronger future for our state. Thanks to the speakers and organizers for an inspiring event.