Distinct receives Indiana EDGE job creation tax credit approval

With the web design business he founded nine years ago continuing to grow, Distinct founder Vince Aguirre (second from left) welcomes new members of his leadership team into the fold, including (from left) Holli Hill, Aaron Miller and Ken Eitel.

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A Greencastle-based small business is projected to see major growth with the recent announcemnt of tax credits from the State of Indiana.

Twenty new, high-quality jobs are projected for the Putnam County community with Distinct, a web design company, set to receive conditional performance-based EDGE tax credits from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation

“We are a small business in Putnam County focusing our talent and energy to support small businesses with dynamic websites and service,” Distinct founder Vincent Aguirre said. “We are committed to hiring new employees to service the 90+ projects we manage and continuing our exponential growth.”

Mayor Bill Dory hailed news of the grant as important to job creation, saying it reinforces the fact that high-speed internet access in Greencastle is spurring innovation, opportunity and worldwide outreach.

“Distinct supports local businesses and organizations,” Dory said, “with just one example being the city’s revamped website. A vibrant economy requires innovation and access to good jobs, and both are heavily in play here.”

To support Distinct’s mission of exceptional client services, Holli Hill, a Purdue graduate and Putnam County resident, will be joining Distinct this month as community relations coordinator.

“I have always had a passion for building relationships and cheering others on in their successes,” Hill noted. “I’m looking forward to building a ‘Distinct’ community of small business owners and helping them achieve their goals.”

In addition, Distinct has added two additional members to the organization.

Aaron Miller has been engaged to reach new markets and build a pipeline of new clients with services that will build and maintain their online brand with custom websites. A DePauw University alumnus, Miller has extensive entrepreneurial and technology experience with tech start-ups and adds his broad, regional business network to Distinct’s growth plan.

“I enjoy meeting business owners and being a source of excitement for them in their journey,” Miller said. “Whether it be new technology, branding or community projects, I add value anyway I can.”

The vast experience of a veteran Greencastle businessman has also been added to the fold.

“For at least a decade of my entrepreneurial journey, Ken Eitel has been a mentor and adviser,” Aguirre said. “I’m excited to announce he has agreed to devote some of his retirement hours to Distinct as our lead integrator. Ken, a lifelong small business owner, educator and advocate for Putnam County, will provide Distinct with experienced leadership and an advisor for organizational development.”

“I’m pleased to become a small part of Vince’s growing venture,” Eitel said. “Vince is an example of the young, forward-thinking professionals and business owners who live in Putnam County and see a future for themselves and their families.”

Indiana Small Business Development Center adviser Dave Bittner added, “The reality is few small business owners are experts in online marketing. Vince and his expanding team at Distinct, create value and growth for a business. By partnering to help these businesses capture customers with an online presence.”

Greencastle-based Distinct has provided web design and unlimited website support to more than 400 clients since its launch in 2013. Distinct is focused on building a strong local and digital presence for small businesses and non-profits, expanding businesses targeted marketing, increasing the economic opportunity for tech professionals and giving back to our own community.

Distinct’s office is based in The Tenzer Hub for Entrepreneurship, created by Lee Tenzer, with a goal of spurring entrepreneurship and innovation in the heart of the seat of Putnam County.

Aguirre can be contacted at vince@becomedistinct.com or visit Distinct’s website to learn more. www.becomedistinct.com.