Wabash County is a leading manufacturing center in North Central Indiana. A highly skilled labor force produces woodworking machinery, hydraulic presses, automotive components, water flow and metering products, paper and paperboard materials, office products and business machines, industrial batteries, metal casings, electronic and plastic components, printed and embroidered sportswear, construction materials, and much more.

Wabash County is ranked 187th out of more than 3,100 counties nationwide in the percentage of jobs derived from manufacturing. Why does such a diverse mix of companies manufacturer in Wabash County? (Major Employers) Work ethic and workforce skills ... that's why. Employees are dedicated and work hard to help companies succeed. They also understand the value of continuing education and training to their futures, as their employers move into advanced manufacturing processes.

Wabash County is home to two college campuses, IVY Tech State College and Manchester College, as well as Heartland Career Center and The LearnMore Center. Together they provide pathways to lifelong learning and training, and help ensure the success of Wabash County manufacturers.

2005 Wabash County Wage & Benefits Survey
2004 Wabash County Wage Survey
2004 Wabash County Wage Survey Questionnaire
2004 Wabash County Wage and Survey Results
2004 Wabash County Benefit Survey Results

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