Kosciusko Development Inc. discussed its future during its quarterly meeting Wednesday afternoon.
With the impending departure of Joy McCarthy-Sessing, KDI's president, the board discussed how to move forward in 2010 and beyond.
McCarthy-Sessing held the dual role as president for both KDI and the Chamber of Commerce."I think it needs to be a separate, full-time job," said McCarthy-Sessing when asked her input. "I think there needs to be a full-time person working on economic development."
Chairman Wayne Luchenbill said at this time KDI's board was to go in a separate direction instead of jointly hiring someone with the chamber.
The discussion was a result of a meeting scheduled for Wednesday night to discuss a possible countywide economic development plan. That meeting was cancelled Wednesday afternoon because of inclement weather.
Bob Sanders, a member of KDI as well as a county councilman, asked the board what input he should take to the meeting as a member of KDI.
"Do we want to continue KDI?" asked Sanders.
Before the meeting adjourned, Sanders took an opportunity to thank McCarthy-Sessing for her efforts.
"I wish you the best of luck," said Sanders. "I'd like to recognize Joy for her efforts. I think you'll be missed very much."
The board heard updates from the marketing and retention committees.
During her report, McCarthy-Sessing said that a Canadian company that deals with orthopedics had expressed interest in possibly building a US location in Kosciusko County.
After the company's CEO was in the area for five days, he and other members of the company are now in Canada with data.
McCarthy-Sessing also said that Biomet in now occupying the former Lippert Components building in Milford.
Mike Brill from CenturyLink gave a presentation to the board about the company's recent merger of CenturyTel and Embarq. The company employs 44 people in Warsaw.
KDI will hold a meeting Jan. 27 to elect its new board.
