• The Alliance is a subcommittee of the Miami County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA)
  • Grissom Air Reserve Base is the largest employer in Miami County
    • Subsequently, the Alliance is part of MCEDA’s business retention efforts (BRE)

• The Alliance is a joint effort between MCEDA and the Grissom Community Council (GCC)
  • Members include
    • MCEDA Board members
    • Representatives from Cass, Miami, Howard and Wabash Counties (GCC) including former military commanders
      • Retired Brigadier General Despinoy
      • Retired Colonel Tim Cahoon
      • Retired Colonel Gary Beebe
      • Retired Colonel Frank Faulkner

• The Alliance Mission Statement
  • “to enhance regional cooperation for continued defense growth and development in North Central Indiana”
    • Long term commitment – not single project based

• The Alliance serves as the civil advocate for continued defense growth both inside the current Grissom Air Reserve Base and outside at the Grissom Aeroplex