The Washington County Economic Growth Partnership is committed to recruiting new business to the county, as well as promoting the retention and expansion of existing industry. We are organized as a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization, which has both public and private funding partners. The Washington County Board is comprised of senior-level leadership from several organizations across the county, private companies, and governmental entities.
Promoting Regional Growth
Since our inception, we have fostered the growth of dozens of new and expanding businesses, providing personalized assistance in identifying sources of business capital; connecting businesses with educational, workforce development, supply chain, and other resources; and matching relocating and expanding companies’ needs with available properties.
Washington County Economic Growth Partnership was one of the founding partners of Radius | Indiana, which consists of eight counties (Crawford, Davies, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, and Washington), as well as NSWC Crane, working together to retain, attract, and foster new business growth in the South Central Indiana Region.
J.F. Helsel Commerce Center
Washington County has developed a 140-acre Industrial Park at the east edge of the City of Salem, the county seat. The infrastructure is in place to make it a suitable location for a variety of industries, large and small, specializing in manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.
Our offices are located in Salem, IN at:
WCEGP
1707 N. Shelby Street
Suite 109
Salem, IN 47167
Driving directions to the WCEGP office:
From the North or South: approach Salem, IN on Hwy 135. At the intersection of Hwy 135 and 56 turn west. Drive to Shelby St., turn north (right). Drive to the Washington County Learning Center/YMCA complex. The office is located in the Learning Center.
From the East: Take Interstate 65 to the Scottsburg, IN exit. Exit and go west on Hwy 56 to Salem,IN. In Salem, stay on Hwy 56 west to Shelby St., turn north (right). Drive to the Washington County Learning Center/YMCA complex. The office is located in the Learning Center.
From the West: Enter Salem, IN from Hwy 56 and 60 going east. Drive to Shelby St., turn north (left). Drive to the Washington County Learning Center/YMCA complex. The office is located in the Learning Center.
Contact us today to learn how
Washington County can help you grow your business
