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In addition to changes in population demographics, we are becoming a more knowledge-based economy. Allen County’s exportable base of largely manufacturing jobs
has remained relatively flat since 1970, fluctuating around 70,000 to 80,000. Meanwhile, non-exportable jobs have increased significantly during this time period from
around 55,000 to 140,000. This necessitates the need for a broadening of approaches to meet the needs of our 21st Century economy. Our proposed strategies will
help cultivate a local living economy that helps to both attract and retain people to live and work in our region, provide opportunities for small business cultivation and
growth, and pave a path for continued significance in automated manufacturing leading to increased per capita income.

The greatest impact we foresee as a result of East Allen’s Rural Revival Plan to date is that an effective and sustainable rural regional model is emerging. Nearly thirty
years of public and private collaboration, solid community engagement and planning, 21st Century economic strategies, and well-developed activities have sharpened
our skills to engage as one of the first Indiana Regional Stellar designees.
The greatest
impact we foresee We present this plan to you outlining more than $17 million in proposed Stellar projects and a total portfolio of more than $60 million dollars. This plan has received the
as a result of unanimous endorsement of each of our town and city council members, the Allen County Commissioners, and the Allen County – Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board
through approved resolutions of funding. Please contact Kent Castleman, President of the NewAllen Alliance, at (260) 348-2973, kentcastleman@gmail.com or Kristi
East Allen’s Rural Sturtz, NewAllen Rural Liaison, at (260) 693-9684, kristi@sturtzpmg.com regarding the submission of this application.
Revival Plan is that
an effective and On behalf of the communities of East Allen, thank you for the opportunity to submit this application to the State of Indiana!
sustainable rural
regional model is
emerging.
Kent Castleman Nelson Peters Therese Brown
NewAllen Alliance President Allen County Commissioner Allen County Commissioner

Linda Bloom Terry McDonald Joe Kelsey
Allen County Commissioner Mayor of the City of New Haven Mayor of the City of Woodburn

Paul Steffens Wilmer DeLagrange Don Gerardot
Leo-Cedarville Town Council President Grabill Town Council President Monroeville Town Council President

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