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Lawrence County Economic Growth Council

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The mission of the Lawrence County Economic Growth Council is to collaboratively plan for and guide the economic development of the county.

10/29/2026

Math for Manufacturing will be held January 20 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Columbus, IN. Cost is $250 per attendee when registered by January 6 to avoid the rush registration fee. Learn more and register: https://mep.purdue.edu/workshops-and-events/workshop-catalog-detail/?id=a3d0L000000uS1BQAU&eventid=a3QRd000003nMfBMAU

10/27/2026

Only a few spots left for this FREE event!

A Complimentary IWU Lunch, Learn, & Lead Event

10/22/2026

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis will be held December 2 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Columbus, IN. Cost is $325 per attendee when registered by November 18 to avoid the rush registration fee. This is their most popular course and is expected to fill quickly! Learn more and register: https://mep.purdue.edu/workshops-and-events/workshop-catalog-detail/?id=a3d0L000000uS1vQAE&eventid=a3QRd000003nKn3MAE

10/21/2026

Happy Support Your Local Chamber Day! We are proud of our local chamber! Bedford Chamber of Commerce and Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce! Thanks for all you do for our local businesses and communities.

10/16/2026

Exciting opportunity for veterans!

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲!

Workforce U at Vincennes University is proud to partner with LIFT to bring Operation Next to Indiana! Through this SkillBridge-approved initiative, transitioning active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, veterans, and their dependents can receive FREE, high-intensity technical training in high-demand fields like Industrial Maintenance, CNC Machining, and Robotics. Classes start in January 2027.

"𝘈𝘵 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴-𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭-𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴."
— Jerry Ruble, Director of Industrial Maintenance at Vincennes University

In as little as 3 to 6 months, participants earn nationally recognized, portable credentials (SACA, NIMS) that stack directly into Associate and Bachelor's degrees at VU.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿? It starts soon! Learn more and apply today at Operation Next Application (link in comments below), and visit vinu.edu/workforceU to explore our custom corporate training solutions!

10/15/2026

Quality Tools & Techniques will be held November 18 from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Columbus, IN. Cost is $250 per attendee when registered by November 4 to avoid the rush registration fee. Registration closes November 11. Learn more and register: https://mep.purdue.edu/workshops-and-events/workshop-catalog-detail/?id=a3d0L000000uS0eQAE&eventid=a3QRd000003nKYXMA2

10/13/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! Introduction to Local Jobs and Skills cohort #25 focused on skills in Welding, Maching and Construction. All participants completed CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed training. Our next cohort, focusing on automotive, is taking signups now! Please see the pinned post for more info.

10/09/2026

Our office will be closed, Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus and Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, October 13th.

10/09/2026

Looking for a hands-on introduction to automotive careers? 🚗🔧
Registration is open for LCEGC’s Introduction to Local Jobs and Skills – Automotive program!
Participants will spend three weeks learning practical skills in welding, auto technology, and auto body, while also earning CPR/AED, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed certifications.
📅 November 2–19, 2026
📍 North Lawrence Career Center
🕓 Monday–Thursday, 4–8 PM
This is a great opportunity to explore local career pathways, build new skills, and get hands-on experience.
Space is limited, so sign up soon!
For more information or to register, contact Cathy Bullington at (812) 797-3559 or [email protected].
Sponsored by the City of Bedford.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of Wagler Education & Training Center’s welding class! 🔥👏

These participants worked hard to build valuable, hands-on skills that can lead to new career opportunities.

LCEGC is proud to support workforce training that strengthens our residents, our employers, and Lawrence County’s future. Congratulations, graduates! 💙💛

Address

1116 16th Street
Bedford, IN
47421

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18122754493

Website

http://www.lawrencecountygrowth.com/?lawrence-county-economic-growth

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