Fostering Growth
Our Mission Statement
Dubois Strong is a county-wide, collaborative, public-private partnership that maximizes community resources and assets to foster economic growth.
Dubois Strong is Dubois County, Indiana’s, economic development source for innovative entrepreneurs and thriving businesses. We offer specialized programs, tailored services and keen business mentoring to support local business growth while an abundance of skilled labor, infrastructure, coast-to-coast logistics and distribution make Dubois County advantageous for startups and relocations.
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Dubois Strong
961 College Avenue Room 140
Jasper, IN 47546
WHY DUBOIS COUNTY?
SERVICES WE OFFER
Access to Capital
Site Selection Assistance
Marketing + Training
Networking Opportunities
Seminars
Personal and Business Relocation Assistance
OUR STAFF
JAMI MARCUM
Office Manager
jmarcum@duboisstrong.com
ANNE MCGOWAN
Marketing Specialist
amcgowan@duboisstrong.com
Colten Pipenger
Executive Director
cpipenger@duboisstrong.com
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nick Stevens, Chair*
Old National Bank
Matt Brames, Vice Chair*
Dubois REC
Mayor Dean Vonderheide, Secretary*
City of Jasper
Jay Baker, Treasurer*
German American Bank
Mayor Neil Elkins*
City of Huntingburg
Sue Habig*
Kimball Electronics
Chad Blessinger*
Dubois County Commissioner
Mike Kluesner
Dubois County Council
Ken Sicard
Town of Ferdinand
Tom Thacker
Town of Holland
Jerry Allstott
Town of Birdseye
Janae Lange-Wendholt
Best Home Furnishings
Jacob Berg
Vincennes University, Jasper
Allison Menke
Baird Wealth Management/Rep. for OFS
Scott Denhart
Masterbrand Cabinets
Jeff Braun, Matt Schaick
Meyer Distributing
Joe Schitter
Kimball International
Luke Bawel
Jasper Engines and Transmissions
Preston Weisheit
Superior Ag Resources Cooperative
Melanie Powell
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
Kyle Chase
Seufert Construction
Craig Buse
Springs Valley Bank & Trust
Tony Farmer
Smithville Communications
Jason Lents
Jasper Group
Christina Zazzetti
Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Rachelle Klem, Sabrina Schepers
Fifth Third Bank
Joanna Howard
ALASI
Nancy Eckerle
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Whitney Lubbers
Visit Dubois County
Anthony Tarullo, Amy Gehlhausen
Dubois County Chamber of Commerce
As a non-profit, Dubois Strong believes in transparency not only to our investors, but to the public and community we serve. With that in mind, our annual IRS 990 filings and audited financial statements can be obtained via request by emailing success@duboisstrong.com.
SAFE COMMUNITIES
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
EASE OF TRANSPORT
LOW COST OF LIVING
TOP SCHOOL SYSTEMS
PROXIMITY TO
URBAN AMENITIES
CLOSE TO AIRPORTS
Our Partners