PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy has selected four economic development organizations in southern Indiana for inclusion in its 2025 Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment to Indiana.
“This program gives our local economic development partners the tools they need to showcase the strengths of their communities – both at home and on the national stage,” said Erin Schneider, managing director of economic development at Duke Energy. “It’s just one of the many ways we’re helping influence growth in the state to build competitive, thriving communities.”
Partnership Program grant funds can be used to support a wide array of marketing initiatives, including trade show attendance, website redesign, promotional materials, and presentations or tours to introduce prospective companies and site selectors to a community.
To qualify for program consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth. Grant amounts varied depending on the size and scope of the project.
This year, grants were awarded to the following southern Indiana organizations:
One Southern Indiana – $5,000
Grant funds will support the implementation of a new, state-of-the-art customer relationship management system. This system will serve as a centralized hub for managing community projects, tracking incentive programs and analyzing economic impact. It will provide comprehensive reporting, site selection services, incentive advisory and compliance management tools to streamline operations and drive economic development.
Orange County Economic Development Partnership – $2,000
Grant funds will support marketing efforts for talent attraction as part of French Lick’s Klondike workforce housing development.
Pike County Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
Grant funds will support social media content development and management for the organization, as well as the production of a 90-second promotional video.
Southwest Indiana Development Council – $5,000
Grant funds will support the Southwest Indiana Development Council’s membership with the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council and foreign direct investment marketing efforts.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 910,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.
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