COLUMBUS, Ind. – Indiana voters will select a new Governor during the 2024 election cycle, and with a crowded field of candidates, Columbus-area community and business leaders will have the opportunity to hear from six of the leading candidates during this year’s Annual Meeting of the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The ticketed luncheon is Friday, December 8, at The Commons in downtown Columbus, Indiana, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a brief report from the local EDC in advance of the featured Gubernatorial Candidate Forum.
“Indiana’s Governor sets the tone and policy for statewide economic development efforts, and we know that local business and civic leaders are very interested to hear what the candidates have to say on important economic development issues,” said Jason Hester, President of Greater Columbus EDC. “Out of seven invited candidates from three parties (Republican, Democrat, and Libertarian), only one candidate sent their regrets, so there’s a good chance that our next Governor will be in the room.”
Confirmed participants for the Candidate Forum include the following, listed alphabetically:
- Senator Mike Braun [R]
- Brad Chambers [R]
- Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch [R]
- Eric Doden [R]
- Curtis Hill [R]
- Donald Rainwater [L]
The moderator will be Gerry Dick, creator and host of the Emmy award-winning Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick television program and president of Inside INdiana Business.
The event is open to the public; however, advance registration and tickets are required. Organizers note that space is limited, and a sold-out event is expected.
Individual tickets are $65 and reserved corporate tables of six are available for $390. Register online at www.ColumbusIN.org/AnnualMeeting, or by emailing info@columbusin.org by the close of business on Monday, November 27, or until sold out.
