The Perry County Development Corporation functions to serve you from planning to execution of your project. Look to us for customized services designed to suit your project needs.
Formed in 1991 by area leaders to attract new business and investments to the county, the Perry County Development Corporation (PCDC) 812.547.8377, has proven a reliable and effective tool for developing businesses in Perry County.
The PCDC is ready to assist you in your business' growth or relocation. With more than 10 years of experience in aiding businesses with such projects, the PCDC knows what you need and expect and are ready to deliver.
The Perry County Development Corporation functions to serve you from planning to execution of your project. Look to us for customized services designed to suit your project needs.
Note: All services are free-of-charge and inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Chris Kinnett |
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Economic-development veteran Chris Kinnett joined the Perry County Development Corporation as its president and chief executive officer in June of 2007. Kinnett has more than 20 years of experience in economic development, including terms at the helm of the Johnson County Development Corp. and the Knox County Development Corp. Kinnett also served as treasurer of the Indiana Economic Development Association, a state-wide organization which strives to promote Indiana’s economic welfare. While serving other communities, Kinnett was responsible for the recruitment of domestic and foreign companies to Indiana and for developing innovative programs and partnerships to facilitate economic development activities. He also brings extensive port experience to the position, having served as director of the Indiana Port Commission in Jeffersonville and Mt. Vernon.
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As president and CEO of the PCDC, Kinnett works with area businesses to enhance their strengths and opportunities while continuing to work toward recruiting additional businesses to the Perry County community. In addition, he serves as the lead team member on the PCDC’s community enhancement efforts, which involve workforce education, residential recruitment and community branding. |
Carol Hagedorn |
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| Project Manager, Carol Hagedorn,joined the Perry County Development Corporation in January of 2003. Hagedorn’s duties include site selection assistance, marketing and advertising development, along with web site coordination.
A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Hagedorn majored in print journalism and minored in business law. She served as a reporter for multiple area newspapers before being introduced to the Perry County Development Corporation in 1992 while working with the Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the PCDC staff, job assignments included Communications Associate for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand and Marketing Director for Citizens National Bank (now Old National Bank).
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Hagedorn resides in Tell City with her husband Brett, and their children, Emily and Kyle. |
Perry County Development Corporation - Board of Directors |
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APPOINTED BY |
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT |
| *Clay Ewing President |
Tell City EDC | German American |
| *Don Etienne Vice President |
Service Sector | Southern Indiana Power |
| *J. B. Land Secretary/Treasurer |
Perry County Chamber of Commerce | Mulzer Crushed Stone |
| *Barbara Ewing | City of Tell City | Mayor, City of Tell City |
| *Pete Franzman | Perry County Council | Franzman Insurance |
| *Jon Hartz | Financial Sector | Old National Bank |
| Bill Borders | Manufacturing Sector | Lincoln Hills Developement Corporation |
| Jody Fortwendel | Perry County Commissioners | Jody's Barbershop |
| Eric Kehl | German American | German American |
| Kelly Malone | Fifthe Third Bank | Fifthe Third Bank |
| Guy Neil Ramsey |
Service Sector | Ramsey Development Corp. |
| Dianne Rudolph |
Tell City Common Council | Rudolph Family Dentistry |
| Joe Stuber | Perry County Memorial Hospital | Perry County Memorial Hospital |
*Denotes Executive Committee Members |
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“Provide leadership advocacy, marketing, community planning, and development to raise the per capita income of Perry County residents, retain and expand existing firms, attract new business.” Perry County Development proactively works to grow our regional economy through business attraction, retention and expansion; through encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs; and through providing government and workforce advocacy, business education, networking opportunities and other business services. In short, we look to lower your bottom line expenses while maximizing your income and overall quality of life. |
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Perry County is located in southwest Indiana. The county is bordered on the south by the Ohio River and the State of Kentucky.
Crawford County borders to the northeast; Dubois County is to the northwest; and Spencer County to the
west.
Perry County is one of the nine counties located in the area designated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development as Indiana Economic Growth Region 11.
