Elaine Bedel Presentation Slides – 2-9-18

 

Who is Elaine Bedel?

Elaine Bedel serves as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the state’s lead economic development agency.

Prior to serving the state in her current role, Elaine served as president, chief executive officer and chief compliance officer of Bedel Financial Consulting Inc., a role held since she founded the company in 1989. Bedel is an author of a personal finance book and is a nationally-recognized speaker, providing financial expertise at conferences hosted by Schwab Impact, the University of Indianapolis and the Financial Standards Board.

Throughout her career, Bedel has been recognized for dedication to her profession and her community. Bedel was recognized as a 2014 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine and received a Trailblazer Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame by the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana and received the Financial Planning Standards Board “Heart of Financial Planning” Award in 2013.

Bedel is a graduate of Hanover College and earned an MBA from Butler University.