THE POWER OF
SMALL BUSINESS
INNOVATION TO
TRANSFORM
7 TOOLS TO START OR GROW A SMALL BUSINESS
INITIATIVES
Wabash Economic Growth Alliance, Inc., WEGA, is a private, 501c3 non-profit, focusing on economic development in rural communities.
Today’s economic growth efforts are more competitive than ever. Most growing communities have strategic plans and full programs of initiatives to compete in the marketplace. Achieving sustainable growth is a long-term effort that takes many years of investment to foster. In this environment rural communities require similar plans and programs to remain viable. We believe, in the age of workplace mobility, rural communities are the best places to live and work. They are, in fact, one of Indiana’s untapped competitive advantages. With strategic investment thousands of small towns can become centers of economic growth.
We are innovating grass roots tools to help foster growth in Fountain County, Indiana and the surrounding region.
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Small Businesses are the lifeblood of rural communities. Investing in the next generation grows competitiveness, cultural attraction and economic stability.
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Planning next generation Housing provides for a growing workforce, improved quality of life and stronger overall economy. Quality solutions are key to market stabilityt.
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Growing options for Childcare supports working parents and helps child literacy and social growth.
Providing childcare options helps attract young families.
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Revitalizing Downtown improves quality of life, provides for social connection and fosters community indentity.
It is also supports and grows small businesses.
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Promoting Tourism improved cultural attraction. It promotes quality of life, workforce development, and economic diversity
STATUS
1. WEGA’s Regional Business Incubator is in various stages of building development. First phases open late 2024.
2. Initial next generation housing solutions are under construction. A strategy is in place to meet the projected market demand. Additional solutions are ongoing.
3. Childcare solutions are in development. Specific projects are to be determined.
4. Revitalizing downtowns will start with the Attica 200 Block Enhancement Project spring of 2024.
5. Promoting Tourism is in early development.
Our best journeys are with others.
We love to collaborate.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Wabash Economic Growth Alliance (WEGA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, mental or physical handicap, marital status, familial status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an indiavidual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.