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Wells County Economic Development Director Chad Kline and Owner and President of 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics recently particpated in a podcast hosted by Development Counsellors International of Los Angeles, Ca.

TOPIC:  Episode 32: As One Door Closes…How Bluffton, Indiana Lost and Gained a Major Manufacturer in 6 Months

When a manufacturer announces plans to shut down its plant in a rural community, it’s not often followed by good news. But for Bluffton, Indiana, the loss of a major employer was the start of positive change and, ultimately, a happy ending. This week we bring you the story of 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics and its decision to take over the factory and machinery of a competitor company, along with much of its workforce, in Wells County, Indiana. To get the full story, we talk to Ron Ernsberger, Owner and President of 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, and Chad Kline, Executive Director of the Wells County Economic Development Corporation.

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