fast facts about The Erskine Green Training Institute & teaching Hotel - Muncie, in
The Arc of Indiana is a statewide advocacy organization for people with disabilities. In an effort to tackle the 82% unemployment rate
among people with disabilities, The Arc established The Arc of Indiana Foundation, tasked with creating business ventures that provide
training and employment opportunities. Currently they are building the Erskine Greene Training Institute and Teaching Hotel in partnership with the City of Muncie, Indiana where people with disabilities will be provided postsecondary education opportunities and other
training designed to lead to greater self-sufficiency.
THE PROJECT AND ITS PURPOSE
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013 unemployment among individuals with disabilities was 82%.
In the absence of employment, individuals with disabilities are forced to seek public assistance to survive.
Developed by The Arc of Indiana, the Erskine Green Training Institute and Teaching Hotel will be Indiana’s first statewide hospitality and healthcare training institute for individuals with disabilities.
The project’s primary goal is to provide a postsecondary education opportunity that successfully trains individuals with disabilities in the hospitality, food service and healthcare industries resulting in their employment.
The Erskine GreenTraining Institute and Teaching Hotel will train and employ individuals with disabilities throughout the hotel and restaurant in various capacities including management.
To promote independence, the Teaching Hotel includes entrepreneurial venture opportunities within the hotel that are owned and operated by individuals with disabilities.
The project will provide a resource for Indiana businesses to successfully hire and retain employees with disabilities.
The Erskine Training Institute and Teaching Hotel will be a 150 room Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Muncie, IN with a restaurant and an attached parking garage.
The Teaching Hotel will feature original artwork created by individuals with disabilities with opportunities to sponsor the artwork.
The Teaching Hotel will operate as a for profit company paying taxes and supporting the State of Indiana. All profits will be used to support the Training Institute and other employment initiatives.
The project will create approximately 129 jobs in the hotel and restaurant. At least 20% will be filled by people with disabilities.
Anticipated opening is slated for late 2015.
Located at 601 South High Street in downtown Muncie, IN, the Erskine Training Institute and Teaching Hotel will be attached to the
Horizon Convention Center.
Stay connected with the project’s progress at www.arcind.org/training-institute and on twitter @ArcTeachHotel.
PARTNERSHIPS
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The State of Indiana
The City of Muncie, known as Middletown, USA and led by The Honorable Dennis Tyler.
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Horizon Convention Center, Muncie’s premiere special-event venue.
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital serving Muncie since 1929.
Postsecondary training partnerships are being pursued with Ivy Tech Community College and Ball State University.
Affiliated with Courtyard by Marriott, hotel operations will be managed by Indianapolis management company General Hotels Corporation.
Indiana based A Pots and Pans Production will operate a Thr3e Wise Men Brew Pub housed within the property.
POSITIVE Outcomes
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The Erskine Green Training Institute and Teaching Hotel project will lower Indiana’s unemployment rate for people with disabilities and generate new tax revenues.
The Erskine Green Training Institute will provide a well-trained workforce for employment in the hospitality, food service and health
care industries in communities throughout IN.
The Erskine Green Training Institute and Teaching Hotel will set the standard for the future development of similar training institute projects.
The project will provide a positive economic impact for the City of Muncie through the creation of additional property taxes, convention and tourism business and tourism and hospitality employment opportunities.
The project will provide a positive economic impact for the State of Indiana by saving $4.5 million in public assistance for every 200 individuals with disabilities that become employed over 4.5 years.
Development of the Erskine Green Training Institute and Teaching Hotel project will create construction opportunities for area contractors.
PROJECT FUNDING
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The project serves as an economic development model demonstrating the strength and benefit of private and public partnerships. The Arc of Indiana Board of Directors provided start-up and capital funding along with the State of Indiana, City of Muncie, Muncie's EDIT Building Corp., and several foundations and private donors. This project marshals the power of the free enterprise system to solve the problem of unemployment
Fund-raising efforts are ongoing. Please contact Jill Vaught, Director of Advancement for The Arc of Indiana Foundation, at 317-977-2375 or [email protected] for more information.
The Arc of Indiana Foundation
317-977-2375 or 800-232-9100 l 107 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 800 l Indianapolis, IN 46204 l www.arcind.org
THE erskine green training institute & TEACHING HOTEL PARTNERSHIPS
The Arc of Indiana
The Arc of Indiana exists to help people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families realize their goals of
learning, living, working, and playing in the community. Established in 1956 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, our
main focus continues to be providing a resource for families to come together and help advocate for a better life for their children.
www.arcind.org.
THE CITY OF MUNCIE
The City of Muncie, known as Middletown, USA, is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis and has a population of
70,085 (2010 Census). Led by The Honorable Dennis Tyler, Mayor, the mission of the City of Muncie is “to provide quality and resultdriven services that enhance neighborhoods, promote partnerships and celebrate diverse community resources for all citizens.”
Through Mayor Tyler’s leadership, collaboration with The Arc of Indiana will increase the City of Muncie’s commitment to quality of life
through economic, community and educational development.
Horizon Convention Center
The Horizon Convention Center, Muncie’s premiere special-event venue, is an innovative mix of historic beauty and modern design.
Formerly Muncie’s Federal Building, the center houses 47,000 square feet of meeting space. For information, call (888) 288-8860 or
www.horizonconvention.com
Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance
The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) represents a consortium of economic development entities dedicated
to the growth and prosperity of Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana through the implementation of the Vision 2016 Economic Development
Plan. Our purpose is to allocate and leverage economic development resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality
and global competitiveness of Muncie-Delaware County as a superior business location. The EDA’s administrative entities are Delaware
Advancement Corporation and the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit muncie.com.
iu health ball memorial hospital
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital was founded in 1929 as a teaching hospital. They’ve introduced healthcare to underserved
populations and geographic areas such as Jay County, New Castle and Hartford City and given consumers choices in their healthcare.
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is the largest non-government employer in East Central Indiana, and will be consulting on the healthcare
training component filling many of their open positions with people with disabilities.
Schmidt Associates and courtyard by marriott
Working together, Schmidt Associates and the team at Courtyard by Marriott have designed a model hotel that goes above and beyond
in terms of accessibility while still maintaining the high standards that guests have come to expect from a Courtyard by Marriott property. Schmidt Associates is an Indianapolis based multidisciplinary firm providing comprehensive planning, architecture, engineering and
construction delivery services. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand.
General Hotels Corporation
General Hotels Corporation (GHC) is a leading hospitality management company operating branded full and select-service hotels and
independent hotels. The Company provides hotel owners comprehensive property management services including revenue management.
With over 50 years of experience, GHC currently operates 43 hotels located throughout the Midwest totaling over 4,000 guest rooms. The
Company’s hotels operate under well-known brands including Courtyard by Marriott, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express,
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Best Western. GHC is a privately held company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.
www.genhotels.com
A Pots and Pans Production, LLC
A Pots and Pans Production is a privately held restaurant management company founded in 1996 by Scott Wise. The company operates
numerous restaurants throughout central Indiana under the names Scotty’s Brewhouse, Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company, Scotty’s
Lakehouse and Scotty’s Burger Joint. A Ball State University graduate, the original Scotty’s Brewhouse is located in Muncie. Scott serves
on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association.
The Arc of Indiana Foundation
317-977-2375 or 800-232-9100 l 107 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 800 l Indianapolis, IN 46204 l www.arcind.org