Ferdinand

Name

Ferdinand

Legal name

Town of Ferdinand

Website

https://ferdinandindiana.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Executive Offices (921110)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Property & Asset Management (Federal Buildings, Fleet, Land) (BPAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Municipal Contract Collection & Franchise Operations (BPALAAAH), Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Wastewater treatment
• Parks recreation management
• Municipal government services
• Public records administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferdinand

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Utility Services (Water, Electric, Wastewater): The Town of Ferdinand operates and bills for three core municipal utilities: water, electric, and wastewater services. These are recurring billed services to residents and businesses within the town limits, representing the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Park and Facility Rentals: Revenue generated from leasing park shelter houses, Station 313 event venue, Community Center, and other town rental facilities. Fee schedules exist for park facilities and are publicly available.
3. Public Records Copies: Copies of public records are provided at a rate of $0.10 per sheet, as established under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA).
4. Trash Stickers: Trash stickers for garbage bags are sold at $2.00 each at Holiday Foods, Sunoco Gas Station, and Town Hall. These enable household waste collection as part of the municipal trash pickup service.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Town of Ferdinand is a municipal government entity that delivers essential community services to its residents and businesses, including water, electric, and wastewater utilities; weekly trash pickup, leaf removal, and yard waste management; parks and recreation facilities such as the 900+ acre Ferdinand State Forest, 5th Street Park, 18th Street Park, and Old Town Lake; community event venues (Ferdinand Community Center, Station 313); public safety services (police and fire); permit and zoning administration; financial assistance programs; and tourism promotion around historic landmarks including the Monastery Immaculate Conception.

Product overview

The Town of Ferdinand, Indiana is a municipal government entity providing essential public utilities (water, electric, wastewater), parks and recreation facilities, community venues, waste management services, and social assistance programs. The town operates Ferdinand State Forest (camping, hunting, fishing, hiking), multiple parks (5th Street Park, 18th Street Park, Old Town Lake), community centers, and Station 313 venue. It supports community organizations including the Ferdinand Merchants Association, Kiwanis Club, and PSI Iota Xi chapter, and provides financial assistance programs for utilities, energy, housing, and disaster recovery. The town partners with Southeast Dubois School Corporation for education and Tri-County YMCA for community fitness programs. Tourism attractions include the Monastery Immaculate Conception and the German Christmas pyramid on Main Street.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Water Utility Services Municipal water distribution and treatment services for residential and commercial properties within Ferdinand town limits, including consumption billing, water main infrastructure projects, and pool installation utility guidance.
• Electric Department Services Municipal electric utility services operated by the Electric Department, providing electricity distribution and billing for properties within Ferdinand town limits.
• Water and Wastewater Department Services Wastewater treatment and water management services for residential and commercial customers within Ferdinand town limits, including collection, treatment, and discharge operations.
• Trash Pickup Services Weekly curbside trash pickup requiring purchased trash stickers ($2.00 each, available at retail locations and Town Hall) for residential waste collection; bags must be marked curbside by 7:00 AM Monday.
• Leaf Removal Service Seasonal curbside leaf removal service for Ferdinand residents, occurring weekly on Tuesdays during the fall season.
• Limb Removal and Yard Waste Service Permanent limb removal and yard waste drop-off facility for residential use by Ferdinand town residents, operated at the Co-op facility on Industrial By-pass.
• Town-Wide Clean Up Program Seasonal community cleanup initiatives held in spring and fall for Ferdinand residents to dispose of large household items and bulk waste.
• Ferdinand State Forest Recreation 900+ acre state forest established in 1934 featuring camping, hunting, swimming, fishing, hiking, and nature watching; open daily 7:00am-11:00pm mid-May through October with $7 in-state/$9 out-of-state per-vehicle entrance fee.
• 18th Street Park Town park featuring a modern playground, paved walking trails, horseshoe pits, lighted basketball court, sand volleyball courts, softball field, pickleball courts, and disc golf course.
• 5th Street Park Town park hosting Ferdinand Girls Softball with fields accommodating programs from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Old Town Lake Park Lake-front park area within Ferdinand offering outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Station 313 Venue Rental Town-owned rental venue at 313 W 9th St for events including baby showers, bridal showers, family reunions, graduations, and Senior Citizens activities; reservations via Town Hall at 812-367-2280 ext. 102.
• Ferdinand Community Center Rental Community gathering venue at 1710 Community Drive, Ferdinand, IN, opened September 2, 1989, available for rental for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, graduation celebrations, and community events.
• Monastery Immaculate Conception Tours Historic Benedictine monastery museum landmark founded in 1867, offering guided tours, gardens, gift shop, and Benedictine Hospitality Center; features restored Romanesque dome with 89 angels rising 87 feet; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Ferdinand Merchants Association Membership 501(c)(3) business association membership representing local Ferdinand businesses, providing networking, event sponsorship, marketing, and advocacy for local commerce; annual dues $150 businesses, $100 non-profits, $50 individuals.
• Ferdinand Youth Soccer Program Youth soccer program through the Ferdinand Youth Soccer Association, providing organized youth soccer activities with home fields and registration via [email protected].
• Ferdinand Girls Softball Youth girls softball program for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, focused on fundamentals in throwing, catching, batting, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship.
• Forest Park Youth Sports Baseball and softball programs serving Southeast Dubois School Corporation communities from T-ball through middle school, emphasizing fundamental skill development and sportsmanship.
• Permit Application and Zoning Administration Municipal permit processing, plan commission review, board of zoning appeals, economic development review, and building permits for Ferdinand residents and businesses.
• Public Records Access Public records provision under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), with copies provided at $0.10 per sheet to requesters.
• Police and Fire Department Services Municipal police and fire services for Ferdinand residents, including emergency response, fire suppression, and law enforcement operations.
• Utility and Mortgage Assistance Financial assistance program for Ferdinand residents facing financial hardship, supporting payment of utility bills or mortgage costs.
• Energy Assistance Program (EAP) One-time benefit program offering financial assistance to families with disconnected utilities or at high risk of utility disconnection.
• Home Energy Rebates Indiana Energy Saver Program offering Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Appliance Rebates (HEAR) through a single application with upfront discounts on products and installation.
• SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance Information Resources and information for the SBA Disaster Recovery Program offering low-interest federal disaster loans to individuals and businesses for repair or replacement of damaged property.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) Resources Housing and community development resources provided through IHCDA for Ferdinand residents.
• Framing Ferdinand Main Street Program Main Street program pursuing formal designation to engage, promote, and grow Ferdinand's commercial district for community betterment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Tell City, Indiana: Small Perry County, Indiana town on the Ohio River operating municipal utilities, parks, and community services. Comparable as a similar-size Indiana municipal government with utility operations and small-town tourism/recreation profile.
• City of Jasper, Indiana: Dubois County seat and the closest large peer to Ferdinand; operates municipal utilities, parks, and community programs for a small-town Indiana population. Comparable governance structure and mix of utility + community services.
• Dubois County Government: The county in which Ferdinand sits; operates the regional Dubois County Solid Waste Management Site (9781 S Ferdinand Rd NW) and coordinates county-wide services. Directly comparable as the parent-county public-administration peer.
• City of Huntingburg, Indiana: Neighboring Dubois County municipality of similar scale that also operates its own electric, water, and wastewater utilities and parks/recreation services. Directly comparable as a small-town Indiana municipal government with overlapping service portfolio.
• Town of Santa Claus, Indiana: Small Spencer County, Indiana town famous for tourism (Holiday World & Splashin' Safari proximity) that runs municipal services for a similarly modest population. Comparable for its tourism-anchored small-town municipal service profile.
• Town of French Lick, Indiana: Small Orange County, Indiana town with municipal utilities and tourism built around historic resort assets. Comparable mix of utility franchise plus tourism/heritage-driven small-town operations.
• Town of Corydon, Indiana: Harrison County seat and small Southern Indiana town operating municipal utilities, parks, and historic-district tourism. Comparable as a small Indiana town with utility + heritage tourism profile.

Others

• Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Major private theme park and water park located within ~15 miles of Ferdinand that drives regional tourism, lodging, and visitor traffic the town actively promotes. Ecosystem/adjacent peer because it materially shapes Ferdinand's tourism funnel.
• Tri-County YMCA: Regional community fitness facility at 131 E. 16th Street, Ferdinand, that the town directly partners with for community programming. Adjacent peer because it shares civic-program delivery and community-engagement functions.

Broad incumbents

• Indiana Department of Natural Resources: State-level agency that originally accepted the land donation that became Ferdinand State Forest and continues to co-administer state-forest operations. Relevant because Ferdinand State Forest's recreation operations sit within the IDNR-managed state-forest system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ferdinand.indiana
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofferdinand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferdinand-volunteer-fire-department-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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