KLA Cadets Get An Overview Of Economics In Kosciusko County
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.
SYRACUSE - On Jan. 21, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited the Syracuse Community Center where they learned about the economics of Kosciusko County, according to a news release from KLA.
Dr. John Teevan presented an overview of both the history and current state of economics in Kosciusko County. The economic growth in Kosciusko County has followed what Teevan described as the economic pyramid of growth, moving from an agriculture and textile-based economy, through manufacturing, and into an education, technology and knowledge-based economy. Teevan said that a continued focus on research and development, finance and medical services, which are at the top of the pyramid, is the key to continued economic success, the release states.
Rob Parker, president and CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation, presented on how chambers of commerce serve businesses in the community by providing business counseling and education, advocacy at the state government and networking. Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization with the mission to be the voice of members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in the community.
David Findlay, CEO of Lake City Bank, presented on macro-economics with a focus on banking. Lake City has been in business for over 150 years and started in Warsaw. Findlay explained how local banking matters to community development through a commitment to investing in the community. Banks provide a safe place for depositors to keep their money and they also provide loans to help businesses expand in the community, the release states.
The next KLA session will cover healthcare in Kosciusko County at the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital administration classroom on Feb. 4.
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy is in its 43rd year of service to the county. As an independent 501(c)3 organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a wide variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County.
For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org
SYRACUSE - On Jan. 21, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited the Syracuse Community Center where they learned about the economics of Kosciusko County, according to a news release from KLA.
Dr. John Teevan presented an overview of both the history and current state of economics in Kosciusko County. The economic growth in Kosciusko County has followed what Teevan described as the economic pyramid of growth, moving from an agriculture and textile-based economy, through manufacturing, and into an education, technology and knowledge-based economy. Teevan said that a continued focus on research and development, finance and medical services, which are at the top of the pyramid, is the key to continued economic success, the release states.
Rob Parker, president and CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation, presented on how chambers of commerce serve businesses in the community by providing business counseling and education, advocacy at the state government and networking. Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization with the mission to be the voice of members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in the community.
David Findlay, CEO of Lake City Bank, presented on macro-economics with a focus on banking. Lake City has been in business for over 150 years and started in Warsaw. Findlay explained how local banking matters to community development through a commitment to investing in the community. Banks provide a safe place for depositors to keep their money and they also provide loans to help businesses expand in the community, the release states.
The next KLA session will cover healthcare in Kosciusko County at the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital administration classroom on Feb. 4.
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy is in its 43rd year of service to the county. As an independent 501(c)3 organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a wide variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County.
For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org