Spec Building
This Spec Building is available in New Castle, Indiana. Check out a video tour of the project and surrounding land. The building is 50,000 sq. ft. and expandable to 200,000 sq. ft. Easy access to I-70. […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: Henry Community Health
Henry Community Health (HCH), a nationally recognized, non-profit community health system, has served Eastern Indiana for over nine decades. HCH strives to provide exceptional medical care to each patient within a safe and supportive environment. With state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and the implementation of the latest technologies and techniques, HCH […]
READ MOREEDC Appoints New Officers and Board Members
The monthly meeting of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) staff and board of directors included updates to the board for 2024-2025. The board approved the slate of officers and board seats unanimously. Jennifer Fox, Henry County Community Foundation, is serving as board chair with Brian Ring, […]
READ MORESupporting Entrepreneurs in Henry County
Supporting entrepreneurs and the expansion of small businesses is part of our mission at the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and our community partners. Creating a healthy environment or eco-system for the creation and growth of small businesses is a long term strategy for improved quality of […]
READ MORENew Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation Celebrates Progress During 2024 Economic Development Week
The last four years have been busy for the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This year’s 2024 Economic Development Week, May 6-10, provides an opportunity to reflect on Henry County’s success and progress since 2020. Economic Development Week is a global initiative, led by the International Economic […]
READ MOREECI region awarded $35 mil in READI 2.0 funds
Henry County officials learned Friday that East Central Indiana is receiving $35 million through the second round of funding in Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), called READI 2.0. This is the second-highest regional allotment awarded from the total $500 million state initiative. The $35 million will be […]
READ MOREHenry County Education Fund offers certification scholarships
A scholarship opportunity will soon be available for Henry County residents who want to obtain a post-secondary career certification. “The Henry County Education Fund is a community-based initiative born from the 2022 Bicentennial Celebration to positively impact the area’s future residents,” according to an announcement press release. “The fund is […]
READ MOREMaking Community Connections
Sixteen local students are participating in capstone internships as the result of the New Castle Community School Corporation’s Next Gen School Improvement Grant. Those internships were the focus of a Tuesday “Community Connections” luncheon at the East Central Education Service Center (ECESC), formerly known as Sunnyside Elementary School. The four-year, […]
READ MOREIndiana Destination Development Corporation Shares Contribution of Travel & Tourism to Henry County Economy
A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDCC) shows the Indiana tourism industry’s growing momentum and continued positive impact on the local economy. “Local tourism has continued to be a catalyst for economic growth at the county level,” said IDDC Secretary and CEO […]
READ MORESaddle Club had nearly $5 mil in local economic impact in 2023
Henry County Saddle Club (HCSC) President Rebecca Baker updated county elected officials this month on the many things the saddle club accomplished last year. The HCSC is wrapping up construction of the new Jordan Arena, a $300,000 project funded through Henry County Food and Beverage tax money, as well as […]
READ MORELilly Endowment awards $50,000 to Henry County Community Foundation
The Henry County Community Foundation has received a $50,000 planning grant as part of the Lilly Endowment’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. “This GIFT VIII planning grant will allow us to continue the momentum that began with our efforts from GIFT VII in childcare development,” said the […]
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