Duke Energy has awarded $90,000 to 18 Indiana economic development groups, including three organizations from Hamilton County, for the 2021 Marketing Partnership Program. Each group was awarded $5,000.
Hamilton County economic development organizations receiving the 2021 grants include:
- City of Fishers Economic Development Office
- City of Noblesville Economic Development Office
- Invest Hamilton County
“Duke Energy is committed to strengthening collaborative efforts with our local and regional economic development partners,” said Erin Schneider, Indiana director of economic development for Duke Energy. “These grants provide those partners with resources to fund marketing and strategic efforts that result in new jobs and investments in the communities we serve.”
To qualify for program consideration, each applicant must submit a plan that has a direct impact on the community’s economic growth and supports Duke Energy’s economic development goals. Grant funding does not include travel, lodging, food and beverage and entertainment expenses.
Examples of how these grants may be used include:
- Opportunities to increase awareness of a community or region’s economic development strategies and product availability
- Tours and special events to promote business sites and communities
- Marketing campaigns and promotional materials