Columbus Indiana Economic Development Board
The Columbus, Indiana, Economic Development Board (EDB) is an organization whose mission is "to contribute to building a world-class community in a small town setting by enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of their community and improving their economic opportunity and material welfare".
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