COMING SOON
Situated in Grant County, Indiana, Collabora is a collective of six Grant County-focused, non-profit organizations working together to intentionally and strategically serve the needs of our community. In early 2026, we plan to open a welcoming, hospitable environment in a state-of-the-art facility shared by the Community Foundation of Grant County, Grant County Economic Growth Council, Grant County Visitors Bureau, Greater Grant County, Project Leadership, and United Way of Grant County.
About Collabora
Organizations working together to improve community.
By harnessing the collective strengths of these valued organizations, Collabora demonstrates the power of partnership in driving meaningful change and sustainable progress. As we pave the way for collaborative leadership and community-driven solutions, we aim to set a precedent for other regions in Indiana to emulate fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, unreasonable hospitality, and shared prosperity statewide.
Economies of scale put to action.
Our Vision & Mission
VISION
Utilize a shared space to increase collaboration and innovation so we can accelerate collective strength in Grant County.
MISSION
As a shared space where community intersects with forward-thinking leaders, Collabora is a catalyst to:
- Increase access to services
- Reduce the barriers to collaboration
- Share resources to conduct and expand each organizations capacity to drive innovative, change in Grant County.
What's next?
In preparation for the launch of Collabora, the six organizations have collaborated through the second round of Third Path, a multi-year capacity-building program. As Collabora Stewards, these organizations have partnered with Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State University and Creative Insight Community Development to create a county-wide strategic vision as well as to develop strategies for activating and implementing recommendations.
Grant County Strategic Vision
Grant County is where integrity and collaboration drive progress and prosperity. By fostering strong leadership and community engagement, we will:
- Revitalize our downtowns,
- Enhance our green spaces,
- Reduce poverty,
- Boost employment,
- Support a vibrant local economy, and
- Build a community where people with diverse beliefs, faiths, and senses of purpose can participate, lead, and flourish.
Grant County has the agency and willpower to thrive beginning with our abundant local talents and assets, sound strategic thinking, and commitment to building trust.
sTRATEGIC vISION pLAN OBJECTIVES
Objective #1:
Invest in economic development, wealth creation, infrastructure, and supports for a strong small business environment.
Objective #2:
Place emphasis on continuing education, youth activities, and talent retention.
Objective #3:
Support quality of place as an economic and social development strategy.
Objective #4:
Shift the local mindset toward resilience and development, and away from negativity and divisiveness.
Objective #5:
Foster a proactive mindset around creating an environment for human thriving.
oTHER IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES
Objective #6:
Support Child Care and Youth Development.
Objective #7:
Invest in Healthcare and Mental Health Access.
Objective #8:
Build On the Robust and Collaborative Nonprofit Culture.
Objective #9:
Support Blight Remediation and Redevelopment.
Objective #10:
Build Transportation Access.
Member Leaders
Dawn Brown
President, CEO
Community Foundation of Grant County
Chuck Binkerd
Executive Director
Grant County Economic Growth Council
Haley Anderson
Executive Director
Grant County Visitors Bureau
Kylie Jackson
President, CEO
Greater Grant County
Tammy Pearson
Director
Project Leadership
LeeAnna Smith
Executive Director
United Way of Grant County
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Location & contact information
100 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46952
Contact: [email protected]