The Kosciusko Leadership Academy met Oct. 16 at Zimmer. KLA class members heard from Dan Richard, Kosciusko County planner and Joy McCarthy-Sessing, president of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and Kosciusko Development Inc.
Richard discussed the planning issues and challenges that Kosciusko County faces, which include transportation, drainage and lake preservation. He also noted the blessing of the resources that the county has, including one of the best computerized maps in the state.
McCarthy-Sessing shared the purpose of KDI, which is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1984 to promote economic and community development. KDI assists in helping to ensure quality communites and quality jobs for area residents.
KLA's next session, "Agri-Business in Kosciusko County," will be hosted by Chore-Time Brock Tuesday Oct. 30.
