About DCEDI
The Dearborn County Economic Development Initiative (DCEDI) was created in 2004 as a nonprofit (501-c-6) Indiana corporation. The corporation is a partnership of the local business community and the various city/county governments in Dearborn County. The Board of Directors is comprised of the funding partners contributing at a designated level. The officers of the corporation are elected annually by the board.
Dearborn County Economic Development Initiative (DCEDI) is the primary economic development marketing agency and the primary entity for the retention and expansion of existing businesses in Dearborn County. Funding for DCEDI is a unique blend of private contributions with public sector service contracts to create a joint economic development program for the county.
Dearborn County Economic Development Initiative (DCEDI) markets and promotes Dearborn County, on a national and international basis, as a location for new or expanding manufacturing projects; office projects; large commercial and service projects; and, large retail and recreation projects. DCEDI provides assistance to local companies that are expanding their operations. DCEDI also works with the local communities to develop the resources and infrastructure to support its economic development programs. DCEDI also plays a supportive role for other public agencies and private development companies engaged in a common mission.
The Goals
Dearborn County Economic Development Initiative (DCEDI) has as its primary goal the creation of new "wealth" in Dearborn County through the creation of new, diversified job opportunities; the creation of new revenue opportunities for local governments; the general growth and expansion of the area economy.
Executive Committee
Chairman - William F. Ritzmann, United Community Bank
Secretary - John Maxwell, Maxwell Construction Co.
Treasurer - Peter V. Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital
Member - James Helms, Ivy Tech Community College
Member - William Cunningham, City of Lawrenceburg
Executive Director / COO - Michael Rozow, Jr.
Board of Directors
Jeff Bittner, Indicom
John Stenger, Lawrenceburg Gas Co.
Dave Alig, Town of St. Leon
Charlie Fehrman, Dearborn County Council
Ron Fischer, US Bank
Scott Fortner, Town of Dillsboro
Donnie Hastings, City of Aurora
Doug Hedrick, City of Greendale
Nisa Hensley, Duke Energy
Darryl Howe, Star One Realtors
Grant Hughes, Facilities Construction Mgmt.
Tom Kent, Kent, Inc.
Deann Lillie, Peoples Community Bank
Dave Lorey, Dearborn County CV&T Bureau
Ken Maddin, Century 21 Home Team
Bryan Messmore, Dearborn County Administrator
Chip Perfect, Perfect North Slopes
Dr. John Rahe, Dearborn County Redev. Comm.
Mark Rosenberger, Bayer-Becker Engineers
Mike Rozow, Dearborn County Chamber
Jeff Tucker, Tucker Homes
Ed Westmeyer, MainSource Bank
Other Investors
Joe Awad, Register Publications
William Backman, Aurora Casket Co.
Richard Craig, Southeastern Beverages
Terry Crouch, The Survey Company
Tom DeVille, DeVille Pharmacy
Ed Fischer, Dearborn Savings Association
Henry Fischer, Fischer Homes
Bob Hrezo, Hrezo Engineering
Tom Kohorst, Messer Construction
James Lemon, Friendship State Bank
Lisa Lehner, Wood, Lamping & Lehner
Dave Lorey, Lorey-Schwier
Sharon Morris, SPRINT
Joe Mrak, RQAW Corporation
Barry Nanz, Trade & Industrial Supply
Omar Nuseibeh, Midwest Data
Dave O'Mara, Dave O'Mara Contractor
Donald Patterson, Merchants Bank
Carl Petty, Aurora Lumber Co.
Marty Pieratt, Pieratt Communications
Don Richey, Comcast
Paul Rohe, Paul H. Rohe Co.
Brad Rupel, Rupel Development Corp.
Richard Schmidt, Schmidt Builders
Garry Setters, All Rite Ready Mix of Indiana
320 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Toll Free: 800-322-8198
Fax: 812-537-0845
Email: MRozow@dearborncountychamber.org
