About the Perry County Development Corporation

The Perry County Development Corporation functions to serve you from planning to execution of your project. Look to us for customized services designed to suit your project needs.

Formed in 1991 by area leaders to attract new business and investments to the county, the Perry County Development Corporation (PCDC) 812.547.8377, has proven a reliable and effective tool for developing businesses in Perry County.

The PCDC is ready to assist you in your business' growth or relocation. With more than 10 years of experience in aiding businesses with such projects, the PCDC knows what you need and expect and are ready to deliver.

The Perry County Development Corporation functions to serve you from planning to execution of your project. Look to us for customized services designed to suit your project needs.

Note: All services are free-of-charge and inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Services Offered:

  • Site and building searches
  • Facility location studies
  • Assistance with feasibility studies
  • Assistance with qualifying for incentives
  • Introductory Office Space for qualified candidates
  • Marketing assistance to aid in staffing your facility
  • Training assistance for qualified candidates
  • Database Maintenance:
    • Industrial sites and buildings
    • Free land available
    • Economic and demographic data
    • Regional workforce data
    • Incentives and funding assistance
    • State, local and regional information

Alvin Evans

Alvin C Evans joined the Perry County Development Corporation as the President and Chief Executive Officerbeginning June 2013. Evans was a founding board member and served as Chairman of the Board when the PCDC was formed in 1990 through 1998. He has remained a board member, Executive Committee member and an active sub-committee member since that time.Evans serves as a Board member on the Perry County Port Authority and Dollars for Scholars. He is a past president of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in numerous other organizations.

Alvin brings a wealth of knowledge from his years of service to the PCDC, Perry County Port Authority, and Perry County as a whole.

Evans is a life-long resident of Perry County. He is a graduate of Tell City High School and received his Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Evans began his career with J. H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. in 1979 and has served as that companys Chief Operating Officer and Chief Estimator.

Alvin Evans, CEO PCDC

Carol Hagedorn

Project Manager, Carol Hagedorn,joined the Perry County Development Corporation in January of 2003. Hagedorn’s duties include site selection assistance, marketing and advertising development, along with web site coordination.

A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Hagedorn majored in print journalism and minored in business law. She served as a reporter for multiple area newspapers before being introduced to the Perry County Development Corporation in 1992 while working with the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to joining the PCDC staff, job assignments included Communications Associate for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand and Marketing Director for Citizens National Bank (now Old National Bank).


Carol Hagedorn 
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Hagedorn resides in Tell City with her husband Brett, and their children, Emily and Kyle.

 

Perry County Development Corporation - Board of Directors
NAME
APPOINTED BY
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
*Clay Ewing
President
Tell City EDC German American
*Don Etienne
Vice President
Service Sector Southern Indiana Power
*J. B. Land
Secretary/Treasurer
Perry County Chamber of Commerce Mulzer Crushed Stone
*Alvin Evans Perry County Planning & Zoning J.H. Rudolph
*Barbara Ewing City of Tell City Mayor, City of Tell City
*Pete Franzman Perry County Council Franzman Insurance
*Jon Hartz Financial Sector Old National Bank
Bill Borders Manufacturing Sector Lincoln Hills Developement Corporation
Jody Fortwendel Perry County Commissioners Jody's Barbershop
Eric Kehl German American German American
Kelly Malone Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank
Gary Palmer Troy Town Board Bank Retired
Guy Neil Ramsey
Service Sector Ramsey Development Corp.
Dianne Rudolph
Tell City Common Council Rudolph Family Dentistry
Joe Stuber Perry County Memorial Hospital Perry County Memorial Hospital
*Denotes Executive Committee Members

 

“Provide leadership advocacy, marketing, community planning, and development to raise the per capita income of Perry County residents, retain and expand existing firms, attract new business.”

Perry County Development proactively works to grow our regional economy through business attraction, retention and expansion; through encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs; and through providing government and workforce advocacy, business education, networking opportunities and other business services. In short, we look to lower your bottom line expenses while maximizing your income and overall quality of life.

 

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Perry County is a Great Place to Live, Work and Conduct Business...

Perry County is located in southwest Indiana. The county is bordered on the south by the Ohio River and the State of Kentucky.

Crawford County borders to the northeast; Dubois County is to the northwest; and Spencer County to the
west.

Perry County is one of the nine counties located in the area designated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development as Indiana Economic Growth Region 11.