Building Leaders for LaGrange County’s Future
This month, we proudly launched the third year of Leadership LaGrange County—a program that continues to grow in strength, purpose, and impact since the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation re-imagined it in late 2021. What began as a revitalized vision for cultivating local leadership has now evolved into a dynamic, collaborative experience. This year, we’ve joined forces with the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce to deliver a thoughtfully designed curriculum focused on both personal and professional development. The 2025 cohort, made up of fifteen individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds—business and banking, healthcare, entrepreneurship, [...]
Leadership LaGrange County 2025 Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for Leadership LaGrange County 2025, an initiative led by the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) and the LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce. This leadership development program is designed to equip local professionals with the skills, connections, and knowledge needed to strengthen LaGrange County’s workforce and community. Leadership LaGrange County 2025 will run from May through December, with sessions held on the third Friday of each month at rotating locations throughout the county. The program will begin with a full-day summit in May, followed by six focused sessions from June [...]
Growing Together: A Column from LaGrange County EDC
In September 2024, the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) was appointed by the LaGrange County Commissioners and County Council to oversee the implementation of LaGrange County Together, the county’s comprehensive plan. Developed with extensive community input, the finalized plan includes 75 recommendations across five key areas: Land Use and Development, Local Economy, Natural Environment, Roadways and Infrastructure, and Quality of Life. To support these efforts, LCEDC created a new position dedicated to community development, allowing me, Emilee Buller, to focus on overseeing both the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Investment Plan. As part [...]
Gaff tapped as LaGrange County Together Director
Darci Stanner Gaff has been hired as the director for LaGrange County Together, a countywide collaboration to develop a bold, comprehensive plan for the growth and prosperity of the communities of LaGrange County. The LaGrange County Commissioners approved Gaff’s contract position in December 2023 to aid with the implementation of the county’s comprehensive plan. Gaff will work with LaGrange County organizations to lead implementation efforts. Read the rest of the article at The News Sun.
