The economic development effort that is bringing a $359 million investment and nearly 300 jobs to Anderson from Nestlé USA was realized through a coordinated effort between the city of Anderson, the Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (CED) and the State of Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).
Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith said a "blind" lead came more than a year ago to CED from IEDC with the code name "Project Echo". Representatives of Nestlé were searching for sites that would best suit their client. When 190 acres adjacent to the Flagship Enterprise Center at I-69 Exit 22 were identified, CED acted to acquire options on the necessary property.
The city of Anderson's ownership of its power, water and sewer utilities, plus a fiber optic network, allowed it great flexibility in compiling its incentive package. "Multiple city administrators worked countless hours to compile the city's incentive package," said Mayor Smith.
As to the local CED's role, Executive Director Mary Starkey said, "The Nestle project fits ideally within the mission of the Corporation for Economic Development: to plan and undertake activities leading to steady job growth, increasing economic diversity, and a strengthened employer base which enhance the quality of life of Madison County,"
She continued: "The selection of Anderson for Nestle's new facility showcases the advantages of an Anderson location in terms of transportation networks, quality workforce, and ability of local and regional partners, both public and private, to provide the service and amenities to attract of the world's premier companies."
Mayor Smith believes that today's announcement signals a diverse new economy for Anderson that was achieved through a great economic development partnership between the State of Indiana, the Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development and the entire staff of the city of Anderson.
Groundbreaking for the 880,000 sq. ft. Nestlé factory and distribution center is expected in August. The company has said that anticipated opening is spring of 2008. They expect to begin accepting applications for employment in 2007.
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