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809 W. Wayne Street Middlebury

To date, Middlebury's economy has been largely based on farming and manufacturing. Located within minutes of the I-80/I-90 turnpike connection, Middlebury is an ideal location for any distribution route.

A comprehensive plan for economic development was released in 2013, which took into account infrastructure needs, land use planning and downtown redevelopment while balancing the needs of the large Amish population with that of the broader community.

While maintaining a strong and vibrant manufacturing sector, Middlebury is expanding its public-private partnerships in order to recruit and support three areas of focus: sustainable agriculture and food production, alternative sources of energy and advanced manufacturing automation.

In 2016, our region was awarded $42 million from the State of Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative grant. These funds are earmarked for quality of life projects throughout a tri-county region.

2021 marks five years since the launch of the Vibrant Communities Action Agenda for Elkhart County – a development of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Vibrant Communities initiative is an opportunity to strengthen Elkhart County’s great communities. Together, citizens continue efforts to implement community Vibrant Communities Action Agenda items to ensure everyone has a great place to live, work and raise a family. INTERESTING FACTS ECONOMY Middlebury’s economy is based on farming, manufacturing, and tourism.

INDUSTRY This small town with only 3,400 residents grows to 12,000 to 15,000 people daily through RV manufacturing, schools, and other industries. It has been said, “When it comes to business, this small town can out manufacture cities twice its size.”

In 1923 Branston Shoup purchased the Middlebury Bus Line, which consisted of a whopping fivepassenger Model T touring car. The charter bus service expanded over the years. In 1998, the Shoup group of bus charters were sold. In 2001, the Shoup family bought back rights to operate in their hometown of Middlebury. So today, Cardinal Buses, Inc. is rolling out of Middlebury and down the highway providing professional charter bus services.

General Store Esther’s Hilltop Restaurant

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Wedgewood Brewing Company For more information contact Executive Director Sheri Howland at 574.825.4300, director@middleburyinchamber.com 25