The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is the state’s preeminent public-private partnership, charged with helping launch businesses and driving economic development across the state.
The Indiana Secretary of Commerce and the governing body, a 9-member board chaired by Governor Mike Braun, manages many initiatives including, but not limited to, performance-based tax credits, workforce-training grants, innovation & entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance and talent attraction & retention efforts.
Train incumbent workers to support high-value, high wage jobs
Support business needs and proactively pursue investments that support existing Hoosier companies to thrive in Indiana
Support current and aspiring business owners on Main Street in Indiana
Activate a vision, strategy and plan for activating core strengths on a regional basis
Chris King is a dynamic engineer and accomplished business leader with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects. As Executive Vice President of Runnebohm Construction and owner of Surge Development, Chris brings deep expertise in land entitlement, infrastructure planning, project development, and construction management. His work spans transformative initiatives that deliver long-term value and support sustainable, strategic growth in communities of all sizes.
In addition to his professional leadership, Chris plays an active role in shaping economic development at the local and regional levels. He currently serves as President of the Shelby County Development Corporation and participates in several economic development organizations throughout Indiana. In these roles, he works closely with business and government leaders to attract investment, expand infrastructure capacity, and strengthen workforce development efforts.
Chris brings a practical, community-first perspective to the state’s economic development strategy. His combined experience in engineering, construction, and civic leadership reflects a deep commitment to building resilient communities, enhancing Indiana’s economic competitiveness, and ensuring that opportunity is accessible in every corner of the state.
Chris King is a dynamic engineer and accomplished business leader with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects. As Executive Vice President of Runnebohm Construction and owner of Surge Development, Chris brings deep expertise in land entitlement, infrastructure planning, project development, and construction management. His work spans transformative initiatives that deliver long-term value and support sustainable, strategic growth in communities of all sizes.
In addition to his professional leadership, Chris plays an active role in shaping economic development at the local and regional levels. He currently serves as President of the Shelby County Development Corporation and participates in several economic development organizations throughout Indiana. In these roles, he works closely with business and government leaders to attract investment, expand infrastructure capacity, and strengthen workforce development efforts.
Chris brings a practical, community-first perspective to the state’s economic development strategy. His combined experience in engineering, construction, and civic leadership reflects a deep commitment to building resilient communities, enhancing Indiana’s economic competitiveness, and ensuring that opportunity is accessible in every corner of the state.
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