The LaGrange County Economic Corporation works with businesses and industries throughout LaGrange County. Our diverse employer base covers most facets from agricultural-based businesses to wood-crafting and everything in between.

The LCEDC has identified seven targeted industrial clusters as likely to provide economic and job stability for the foreseeable future and that will be the catalyst behind LaGrange County’s future economic growth. We provide support for these industries as well as others outside these areas by utilizing a mix of technical support, and incentive offers and playing the role of an ombudsman to help companies navigate through the various processes that businesses face in every community.

Manufactured Homes

The manufactured home building industry has historically been one of the largest employers in LaGrange County. While the industry has suffered various ebbs and flows over the years, the industry is still going strong in LaGrange County.

One of our success stories that have been able to weather the storm is Champion Home Builders Inc., located in the town of Topeka. Champion Home Builders is a recognized leader, and one of the largest builders in the manufactured housing industry in North America. Their products are produced to meet codes and specs issued by both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as varying states’ modular home building codes. Champion Homes are sold throughout the Midwest and across the country.

Woodworking

The Woodworking industry is one of the many jewels of LaGrange County. Our Amish woodcrafters produce the finest heirloom quality home furnishings that one will ever see. We are also amongst the leaders in producing commercial furniture and fixtures, cabinetry, and other wood products.

The Northern Indiana Woodcrafters Association represents over 90 Amish wood-crafting businesses, but there are many more. F&N Woodworking, E&S Wood Creations, RH Yoder Woodworking, Westpoint Woodworking, and Heartland Mattress are all examples of the many Amish-owned wood-crafting businesses.

Michiana Laminated Products is a recognized leader in producing high-quality commercial furniture and fixtures whose client base includes such known names as Victoria’s Secret, Target Stores, Wal-Mart, and numerous others. PalletOne of Indiana is part of PalletOne, the nation’s largest manufacturer of new pallets. Wible Lumber Inc. is in its 3rd generation of family ownership and manufactures hardwood lumber panels and moldings for the furniture, cabinet, and recreational vehicle industries. Tri-State Hardwood Company buys timber and cuts logs from suppliers in the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio areas to provide local species lumber to customers throughout the United States.

RV Industry

The RV industry makes up the backbone of LaGrange County. The LaGrange County/Elkhart County area boasts the largest number of RV manufacturers and suppliers in the world. RV’s produced in LaGrange County are second to none in quality, design, versatility, and overall craftsmanship.

Some of our largest producers include Cross Roads RV, KZ RV, DRV, Cruiser RV, Forest River, Dutchmen RV, Starcraft RV, and Riverside RV. The supply chain for the recreational vehicle industry is well served in LaGrange County as well, including many OEMs and aftermarket suppliers, including Dometic LLC, API, MasterCraft, and Seating Technology, Inc among many others. RV sales, warranty repair, detailing, and customization businesses also abound in LaGrange County, including Indiana Interstate Enterprise, LLC., and Legendary Designs amongst many others. With the amount of recreational vehicle-related businesses in LaGrange County, it is clear why our area is referred to as “the RV capital of the world”.

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