Grant County Economic Growth Council Inc.
Grant County Economic Growth Council Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROMOTE A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY IN GRANT COUNTY THAT ATTRACTS AND EMPOWERS BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION.
About
THE GROWTH COUNCIL RECOGNIZED 88 LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR THEIR INVESTMENT IN GRANT COUNTY AT THE ANNUAL 2019 INVESTOR'S LUNCHEON. THE GROWTH COUNCIL FACILITATED COMMUNITY PITCH NIGHT, A SHARK-TANK STYLE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETITION IN DOWNTOWN MARION. 22 ENTREPRENEURS APPLIED AND 3 WERE SELECTED TO PITCH THEIR BUSINESS CONCEPT TO A LIVE AUDIENCE OF OVER 200 PEOPLE. THE GROWTH COUNCIL ASSISTED THE CITY OF MARION IN APPLYING FOR THE MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM TO IN-FILL THE STEAM TUNNELS AND REPAIR THE SIDEWALKS ALONG 3RD TO 5TH STREET OF DOWNTOWN MARION. THE GROWTH COUNCIL BROUGHT THE COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETITION, I69, TO GRANT COUNTY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS HISTORY. INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GRACE COLLEGE, AND HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATED AND COMPETED TO DEVELOP A FOR-PROFIT SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM OF INCREASING WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION. LOCAL RESTAURANTS CATERED THE EVENT AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS SPOKE AS INDUSTRY EXPERTS. THE GROWTH COUNCIL WORKED WITH THE CITY OF MARION AND OTHER LOCAL PARTNERS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE DNR'S NEXT LEVEL TRAILS GRANT. THE FEATURED PROJECT WAS TO CONNECT THE CARDINAL GREENWAY TO THE MISSISSINEWA RIVER WALKWAY. THE GROWTH COUNCIL RETOOLED THE GRANTS FOR GRADS PROGRAM-THE DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-TWEAKING THE MISSION OF THE PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON HELPING EMPLOYERS RECRUIT TALENT, AND ULTIMATELY, RENAMING THE PROGRAM: GRANT'S GOT TALENT. THE NEW PROGRAM GUIDELINES TARGET INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN GRANT COUNTY'S FASTEST GROWING INDUSTRY SECTORS, WHILE GIVING EMPLOYERS A CHANCE TO MATCH FUNDS. 6 EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS WERE ASSISTED BY THE GRANT'S GOT TALENT PROGRAM. THE GROWTH COUNCIL COLLABORATED WITH WORK ONE, MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE MARION-GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND GAS CITY AREA CHAMBER TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY COMMUNITY JOB FAIR IN WHICH EMPLOYERS CONNECT WITH JOB SEEKERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To promote a vibrant, sustainable economy in grant county that attracts and empowers business growth and innovation.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To promote a vibrant, sustainable economy in grant county that attracts and empowers business growth and innovation.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as IN.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 301 S ADAMS ST, MARION, IN, 46952.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 3 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$36,003.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $193,838 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $18,746 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.