Our Mission
Wabash Economic Growth Alliance, Inc., WEGA, is a private, non-profit, focusing on economic development in rural communities. We seek to improve economic access and competitiveness for rural residents and businesses. Rural communities are some of the best places to live and work in Indiana. It is our intent to celebrate rural life and foster growth for the next generation.
Today’s economic development 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.
To this end, we are innovating grass roots tools to help foster growth in Fountain County, Indiana and the surrounding region.
We serve as a strategist for rural communities seeking economic growth.
We serve as a resource for new and existing businesses.
We serve as an accelerator for developers and investors committing to build.
We serve as a trusted partner for philanthropists seeking an inspired middle class.
Leadership
Executive Director
Rod Bannon
Attorney
Miriam E. Robeson
Robeson Law, LLC
Accountant
Brittany Jones
Girardot Strauch & Co, CPA
Grant Administrator
Anita Danke
aTd Stuff
President
Bill Glass
Director of Operations
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Attica, IN
Vice President
Jason Fruits
Owner
Old 55 Distillery
Newtown, IN
Treasurer
Sharon Negele
Indiana State Representative
District #13
Attica, IN
Secretary
Renée McKee
Assistant Director
Purdue Extension (retired)
Attica, IN
Member
Tom Craft
Plant Manager
Fountain Foundry
Veedersburg, IN
Member
Tania Grimes Ed. D.
Superintendent
Southeast Fountain School Corp.
Veedersburg, IN
Member
Brandon Ricketts
Owner
Ricketts Electrical LLC, Max Fitness Center
Covington, IN
Member
Gary McGrady
Owner
Hillsboro Hardware Lumber & Farm Supply
Hillsboro, IN
Non-voting Member
Jeff Fishero
Council Member
Fountain County
Kingman, IN
Non-voting Member
Brenda Hardy
Commissioner President
Fountain County
Covington, IN
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Future Offices
WEGA Building
202 S Perry St
Attica, IN 47918
Fountain County Annex
1126 Liberty St
Covington, IN 47932
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WEGA is a 501c3 nonprofit. We work with local taxing jurisdictions, State and Federal grant agencies, and the business community however many initiatives require considerable funding and multiple sources.
Adjacent is a sponsorship guide to better explain our current needs. All sponsorship donations go directly to the initiative of your preference. We do not use these funds for WEGA management.
Levels
Bronze: $500
Silver: $2,000
Gold: $5,000
Platinum: $15,000
