Who we are

Our Mission

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.

Learn more about the board and board meetings

Our Pillars

Upskill the Hoosier Workforce

Train incumbent workers to support high-value, high wage jobs

Strengthen Existing Indiana Businesses

Support business needs and proactively pursue investments that support existing Hoosier companies to thrive in Indiana

Accelerate Main Street Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Support current and aspiring business owners on Main Street in Indiana

Power Indiana's Sector Strengths Regionally

Activate a vision, strategy and plan for activating core strengths on a regional basis

OUR LEADERS

George Thomas

Aug 5, 2025, 11:06 AM
Title : George Thomas
Person name : George Thomas
Person title : Board Member
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George Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of Viaggio Marine.
George Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of Viaggio Marine. Viaggio manufactures pontoon boats and distributes them through a dealer network throughout North America, including Canada.
George Thomas

IEDC BOARD MEMBERS

George Thomas

Aug 5, 2025, 11:06 AM
Title : George Thomas
Person name : George Thomas
Person title : Board Member
Linked in profile :
Ordinal :
George Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of Viaggio Marine.
George Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of Viaggio Marine. Viaggio manufactures pontoon boats and distributes them through a dealer network throughout North America, including Canada.
George Thomas

 

 

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