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FORT WAYNE – Business leaders can voice their concerns during an economic development roundtable with Gov. Mike Pence on Wednesday at the Vera Bradley Designs Inc. distribution center, 11222 Stonebridge Road in Roanoke.

Representatives from 15 to 20 Allen County companies are expected to take part in the discussion today that begins at 1:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Metals, Android Industries, General Motors Co. and BAE Systems are among the participants.

Vera Bradley is the site of a recent $22.6 million investment in improvements and equipment.

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