2026 Chamber Economic Development Summit

📈 The future of Jackson County starts with conversations like this.

Join the Jackson County Chamber for our Economic Development Summit on Friday, September 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Evergreen Room at The Pines.

We're excited to welcome Josh Richardson, President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, as our featured speaker. With years of experience in workforce development, public policy, and economic strategy, Josh will share valuable insights into Indiana's economic outlook and what it means for communities like ours.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, elected official, or simply invested in the future of Jackson County, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 Friday, September 25
🕣 8:30 a.m.
📍 The Pines – Evergreen Room

Reserve your spot today and be part of shaping the future of our community! 

Josh Richardson serves as President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation within the Indiana Commerce Vertical under Secretary David Adams. He previously served as Commissioner and Chief of Staff at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), where he held various leadership roles since rejoining the agency in March 2018.

Richardson has an extensive background in public service. He began his career with the State of Indiana, serving in multiple roles at DWD and in the Office of Governor Mitch Daniels as a Policy Director. Under Governors Mitch Daniels, Mike Pence and Eric Holcomb, he held several key positions within DWD, including Director of Indiana’s Unemployment Insurance System.

Between his two stints at DWD, Richardson worked at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ Integrity Center, where he advised states on reducing fraud and improper payments in unemployment insurance programs.

A native of Blackford County, Richardson earned his undergraduate degree from Ball State University and his law degree from the McKinney School of Law.