The awards will help fund marketing and strategic efforts in the communities they serve.

(Plainfield, Ind.) – Duke Energy is supporting economic development by awarding nearly $120,000 in strategic grants.
The funding is through Duke Energy’s Partnership Program, which supports organizations that increase awareness of a community or region’s economic development strategies and product availability. This may include tours and special events to promote business sites and communities; marketing campaigns and promotional materials; and website development and updates.
To qualify for consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth.
One Dearborn and the City of Batesville each received $5,000 grants.
These awards will help fund marketing and strategic efforts in the communities they serve.
Since the program was established in 2017, Duke Energy has contributed nearly $600,000 in grant funding to organizations that are helping create vibrant economies in Indiana.

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