Decatur Named Top Micropolitan Community by Site Selection Magazine

DECATUR, IN — The City of Decatur, Indiana has been designated a Top Micropolitan community for 2023 by Site Selection Magazine. This is the third designation for the City in the past four years.

The designation comes as the result of qualified projects developed within the “micropolitan”, which is a community with populations less than 50,000. The qualified projects consist of those with significant impact, including manufacturing plants, research & development, operations & logistics, among others.

To be considered as a qualified project, based on the sectors above, new facilities or expansions must meet at least one of three criteria:

Involve a capital investment of at least $1 million;

Create at least 20 new jobs, or;

Add at least 20,000 square feet of new floor area.

“We are thrilled to see the City of Decatur receive this designation for the third time in four years. It shows the major movement and hard work that has been and is taking place in Decatur and Adams County. Decatur receiving this designation is no surprise and we believe this trend will continue for years to come,” stated Colton Bickel, Executive Director of the Adams County Economic Development Corporation.

“It is exciting to see the reinvestment and new investment in our community. I am proud of the partnership we have with Adams County Economic Development Corporation in supporting the needs of our local businesses as well as offering opportunities for new investment and growth in our local economy,” said Dan Rickord, Mayor of the City of Decatur.

Based on the number of projects, Decatur tied for eighty-fourth. Regionally, Angola received the highest ranking at number three, followed by several other communities.

For more information: https://siteselection.com/issues/2024/mar/2023-top-micropolitans-ohio-delivers-a-fab-five.cfm

About the Adams County Economic Development Corporation

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), a not-for-profit corporation, was originated to assist business development needs. We partner with local, regional and state agencies to create a strong link for industry interests. The ACEDC also partners with local, regional, and state agencies on community development needs. The ACEDC represents 5 municipalities in Adams County, including Adams County, Decatur, Monroe, Berne, and Geneva. For more information, visit www.adamscountyedc.com