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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




Sept. 4, 2019





Winchester Vision BusinessParkreceives
development designation

*INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4, 2019) *Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the IndianaOffice of Community and Rural Affairsjoined officials fromthe City of Winchesterand the Randolph Economic Development Corporationto announce the designation ofIndiana Site CertifiedGoldto theWinchester Vision Business Park.

To earn a site certified designation requires public and private sector dedicationand collaboration, said Crouch. I commend theleadership andlocal partnersof theWinchester Vision Business Parkfor taking the necessary steps to bring economic development to their communities.

The 62-acresitealong US 27, is in close proximity to major roadways,demonstrating the parks logistical advantages.

What an exciting time in Winchester and Randolph County, said Shon Byrum, Mayor of the City of Winchester. Together, alongside the larger East-Central Indiana region and the State of Indiana, we are preparing the way for future leaders and new partners to continue the forward progress towards improving the lives of Hoosiers.

The site certification was made possible through a partnership with the landowner and the City of Winchester. This designation is achieved due to the strong partnership demonstratedbyall involved.

The Randolph Economic Development Corporation was happy to play a small role in this project and we congratulate the leadership of the City of Winchester on receiving this important designation, said GregBeumer, Executive Director of the Randolph Economic Development Corporation.

TheIndiana Site Certifiedprogram validates sites that are ready for economic development.The programisadministered byOCRA in partnership with the states Fast Access Site Team, which is comprised ofmultiple state agencies. These agencies includetheIndiana Department ofEnvironmental Management,IndianaDepartment of Natural Resourcesand theIndiana Economic Development Corporation.

For more information,visitwww.in.gov/ocra/sitecertified.htm [ [link removed] ]

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"Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, [ [link removed] ] who also serves as the Secretary of Rural Development, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) mission is to work with local, state and national partners to provide resources and technical assistance to assist communities in shaping and achieving their vision for community and economic development. For more information, visit ocra.in.gov. [ [link removed] ]"





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