COVID-19 Loan Program
The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is re-purposing its existing Enterprise Loan Fund (ELF) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund was originally created through a partnership with the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant program and local resources. […]
READ MORELooking for Henry County’s ‘brand’; EDC starts mission to boost local tourism
Plan your next trip to Henry County! The Convention and Visitors Bureau has teamed up with the county Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to put a new focus on local tourism efforts. In turn, the EDC hopes to grow hometown pride and develop a core identity for Henry County. The relationship […]
READ MOREEDC director’s 3 wishes granted by Commissioners
New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy was a man on three monumental missions Wednesday night. Murphy brought three requests to the County Commissioners at their January meeting. Each could be described as a beacon of hope for Henry County. No impediments for home rehabilitation Murphy requested and […]
READ MOREShafer Leadership Academy Brings Bias Training to New Castle and Henry County
By Kate H. Elliott New Castle City Councilman Aaron Dicken has long understood bias, yet he joined nearly 70 of his fellow county leaders and businesses owners during a virtual workshop about bias and micro-aggressions. “Everyone can grow, no matter where they are,” Dicken said. “Given the climate of what’s […]
READ MOREGrow Your Business in Henry County
A new speculative (shell) building project is underway in New Castle, Indiana. The new construction will become New Castle-Henry County Industrial Park’s third spec building. The newest spec building is currently available to interested buyers. The building sits on 15 (+/-) acres and will be 50,000 sq. ft. upon completion […]
READ MOREEDC director counts blessings in difficult year; Even in COVID-19, thankful for a lot in 2020
Corey Murphy, like many, many others in Henry County, will be glad when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31 when the tumultuous, tragic and trying year known as 2020 will at last, be over. Yet, the local president of New Castle-Henry County Economic Development was also counting his blessings […]
READ MOREMain Street, County Council announce new business grants; Up to $3,000 to adapt for COVID precautions
New Castle Main Street has opened a winter round of grant funding to provide direct financial assistance for Henry County small businesses and organizations. […]
READ MOREUnderstanding and Responding to Implicit Bias and Micro-Aggressions: Workshop Happening December 1
Biases can be a difficult topic to address in the workplace. The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is working with Shafer Leadership Academy to present a workshop to help understand and respond to biases, even those that are unknown. The virtual workshop will be offered twice on Tuesday, December […]
READ MOREDanielle Houser Finds The Best of Both Worlds
Danielle Houser vividly remembers riding bikes and playing outside with her friends as a young child. She never felt worried about her surroundings, because she knew her community was safe and welcoming to everyone. This is one of many reasons why Danielle has continued to call Henry County home after college graduation. […]
READ MOREHelping build Henry County businesses; entrepreneurs pitch plans, get grants to grow
Dozens of local start-ups started a journey in February hoping to learn the business about running a business and maybe win some money on the side. No one could predict the COVID spring would screech the inaugural “Business Builders” program to a halt. After the world started reopening again, so […]
READ MOREHistorically Speaking: Former mayor remembers EDC beginnings
During a time of national political gridlock and ugly tones in presidential debates, former New Castle Mayor Gerald “Bud” Ayers offered a welcome respite from it all – just by reminiscing. Ayers provided some icing on the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp.’s 40th birthday cake recently by sharing a […]
READ MOREEDC leaders praise county’s COVID response
Rising from the “dumpster-fire year” called 2020 is a civic glow spreading throughout Henry County.
So said New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy Thursday morning, who told EDC members local response to those businesses with COVID-19-related needs has been “phenomenal.”
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READ MOREEast Central Indiana Launches Next Step to Combat Talent War
Ready to compete with other regions on a national scale, East Central Indiana (ECI) announced the launch of their new website, Forge Your Path – the first major step in establishing ECI as a destination where people want to live, work, and play. […]
READ MOREAppreciation for Hoosier Hospitality- Evan Taylor
Growing up, many assumed Evan Taylor would follow in his father’s footsteps by working in the family construction business. Evan, however, had a different vision for his career path. Before his freshman year of high school, Evan began mowing his neighbors’ lawns. What started as a summer job has evolved […]
READ MOREShell of a plan
A massive building with no floor could help the New Castle job market reach new heights. So says Corey Murphy, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development chief, who recently updated board members on the progress of building a new “shell building.” Planned to be built north of Boar’s Head North—which, […]
READ MOREFeeling Safe at Home- Vaughn Reid III
Feeling safe in your neighborhood is important to make your community feel like home. What better way to feel safe than having a police officer as a father? Vaughn Reid III, son of Vaughn Reid II, loves the safe and friendly atmosphere that Henry County embodies. This, among other reasons, is why he chose to continue residing in New Castle and build his business here. […]
READ MORECity of New Castle Business Grant Funds Distributed to Chosen Businesses
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation recently began distributing funds to businesses that were awarded a City of New Castle Business Grant. The grant’s funding source is federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the state’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The federal national objective of the […]
READ MOREEDC business lifeboat sails in unchartered waters
During a flood of change and hardship due to COVID-19, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. has tried to be a lifeboat for local business. Last week, EDC President Corey Murphy said his 3-person office has worked hard to help in its role as distributor of funds from an […]
READ MOREEDC members hear broadband pep talk
As members of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board gathered for their first face-to-face meeting since March, the topic at hand was broadband. How can the county strengthen the electronic, computer-driven connectivity for all residents? A path to the answer was laid out by Earnie Holtrey, a […]
READ MOREShort EDC Report Long on News
Applications for COVID-19 business relief are still be accepted. A tower-ful local building is on the market again. A powerful marketing tool is one step closer to groundbreaking. That trio of headlines came from New Castle-Henry County Economic Development President Corey Murphy at Monday’s City Council meeting. The short report was long on opportunity knocking for the local economy. Here’s a recap. […]
READ MOREThe Accidental Entrepreneur- Mary Hobbs-Warriner
Never in her wildest dreams did Mary Hobbs-Warriner see herself becoming a business owner. When she graduated from Shenandoah High School, she didn’t even consider an entrepreneur career path. Not long after graduating, Warriner found herself working as a caterer at Camp Atterbury- a military camp located near Edinburgh, Indiana. […]
READ MORENew Program Available to Help Hoosier Small Businesses Build Online Presence
Indiana SBDC, IU Kelley School of Business partner to provide direct technical support, assist small businesses in expanding online capabilities & sales. […]
READ MORESolid game plan emerging on new shell building
Both current and future Commissioners will be involved as officials move forward with construction of a new “shell” building for economic development. […]
READ MORENew Castle Career Center Receives Grant for EMT Ambulance Simulator
The New Castle Career Center (NCCC) will be introducing a new element to the EMT and Public Safety Program. With the help of a grant from the Regional Development Commission, NCCC purchased an ambulance simulator. The simulator will be delivered and ready to use for the upcoming school year. […]
READ MOREHenry County Creates Feature- SERVPRO
After growing weary of working with and for mismanaged and uncaring companies- John and Delmy Mantor decided it was time to embark on their business journey. The Mantors purchased a SERVPRO franchise, a US-based cleaning and restoration company. […]
READ MOREHappy birthday, EDC
Today, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 40 years of serving the community with the support of area companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities. […]
READ MORETeam approach key to future economic growth
Henry County is a place where team play is legendary. Basketball banners hang from gyms all across the county. A New Castle museum here celebrates great team players from across the state. A movie was made using a storied gym in Knightstown. During its June meeting, members of the New […]
READ MOREEDC 40th Anniversary Video
Celebrating 40 years of serving this community. Check out this video and follow along with Corey Murphy of NCHC-EDC. […]
READ MORESupporting small business through the COVID-19 recovery
According to a recent survey, Henry County shoppers want to get back to normal, while keeping some of the COVID-19 practices in place. More than 400 people responded to an online survey co-sponsored by Henry Community Health, New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), East Central Indiana Small Business Development […]
READ MOREEDC hears COVID-19, shell building updates
An ‘ELF’ has stood extremely tall for some Henry County businesses coping with the effects of COVID-19. During Thursday’s New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board meeting, members learned that the organization’s Enterprise Loan Fund has approved seven loans totaling $58,000. EDC President Corey Murphy said that represented half the […]
READ MORECOVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant Awarded to United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties
United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties is pleased to announce that it has received a $1.1 million COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant. The grant was made possible through a partnership between Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Indiana United Ways, the state professional association of which United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph County is a member. These funds will be used to invest in long-term economic recovery and resiliency efforts by supporting human and social service nonprofits across Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties. […]
READ MOREBusiness Funding Resources
Available to Henry County’s COVID-19 Impacted Small Businesses Local, state, and federal resources are available to help businesses who have been impacted by the recent pandemic. If you have questions about any of these funds, please reach out to the EDC office at 765.521.7402. EDC Enterprise Loan Fund Restaurant Resiliency […]
READ MOREEDC hears how local business is coping with COVID-19
Fortunate, diligent and aggressive. Stable and strong. Tremendous success. Ready to pounce. Those words described what it’s like in the local business trenches during this COVID-19 pandemic. New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board members heard largely positive, frank and heartfelt updates from officials with manufacturing, real estate, banking and energy sectors of the economy during their May 7 meeting. […]
READ MORERDC pinpoints new shell building project
Plans for a brand new “shell” building are coming together for the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. […]
READ MOREShell building RFP
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT) The Henry County Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”) is requesting proposals from prospective entities interested in submitting a proposal to develop, design, build, finance and operate a new 50,000 square foot light industrial shell building, all pursuant to a public-private partnership agreement to be […]
READ MOREHenry County awarded second EPA brownfield grant
Henry County has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a recipient of the Brownfield Assessment Grant. This is the second time the county has received this grant in the past five years after first receiving it in 2015. “Henry County is pleased to partner with the […]
READ MORECity of New Castle Business Grant Program
(OCRA CDBG) Current as of October 8, 2020 The application portal is now closed. We will re-open if more funding is secured. Eligibility is limited to businesses within the municipal boundaries of the City of New Castle. Maximum grant request is $25,000. May 21 update: Independent contractors (receiving a 1099) […]
READ MOREBusiness Reopening Resources
For those who were not able to attend the “Not So Fast” webinar on April 28, here is the link to the recording: https://bit.ly/not-so-fast-recording Indiana’s Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Marketplace A program to connect small businesses and nonprofit organizations with PPE so they can safely reopen. On May […]
READ MORECoronavirus economic reopening: ‘Not so fast’
Update 4/21/2020 On April 28th at 2 pm, the EDC is hosting Not So Fast: A Webinar to Help You Plan for Reopening. This is a free webinar for local business owners and managers and anyone doing business in Henry County, IN. (Webinar limited to first 100 participants.) In this […]
READ MORECOVID-19 Resources
To promote social distancing and to help flatten the curve, the EDC office is closed and our team is working remotely. Good hygiene never goes out of style and is especially important now. Remember to support your local businesses: Order gift cards and take out. Communicate with your employees, employer, […]
READ MOREOffering A Helping Hand to Local Businesses
Now more than ever, the Henry County community is recognizing the value of a strong small business presence and the importance of supporting locally owned companies. New Castle Main Street is working alongside the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and other local partners to provide support and resources for Henry County’s small businesses. […]
READ MOREFamily Fabrication Shop Sees Bright Future
Quality Fabrication of Indiana (QFI) is a Henry County-based fabrication shop that serves as a tier 2 vendor for Fiat Chrysler America (FCA). First opening its doors in 1994, QFI has always been a family owned and operated business. Todd Rader is the current owner and lead operator, taking over the business after his father, Howard “Howdy” Rader, passed away in 2009. […]
READ MORELocal Officials Address Coronavirus Issues
Local officials address Coronavirus issues in Thursday’s (3/13/2020) New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board meeting. […]
READ MOREFood Truck Serves as Destination
A trip to Tennessee sparked an idea for Ky and Jo Scott. After seeing people lined at a food truck, they thought “why not us?” and Ky’s Kreations was born. […]
READ MOREMaking the Best Use of an Intern
During peak season, the workload can at times get overwhelmingly busy. Hiring additional staff members isn’t always the best option for your business. There’s another alternative: hiring an intern. Deciding to bring an intern onto your team can be a significant commitment. If you utilize their skillset to your advantage, […]
READ MOREBuilding a Better Community- Aaron Dicken
As a child, Aaron Dicken could be found roaming the halls of New Castle High School with a cherry Coke in hand while his dad finished lesson plans for the day. He could also be found practicing his last second shot at the Basketball Hall of Fame, where his mom […]
READ MOREJack’s Donuts Ah-Ha Moment
Jack “Lee” Marcum, III was born with a donut in his hand. The third-generation owner of Jack’s Donuts grew up around the delectable treats created by his father and his grandfather before him. While Jack’s Donuts is approaching sixty years of supplying New Castle with traditional donut products, the youngest […]
READ MOREThe Value of Internships for Students
From the moment students begin planning for a future career, one word begins to become part of their vocabulary: internships. Much like any other job experience, internships can be valuable (even crucial) to career placement after graduation. Here are four reasons why students should make an internship part of their […]
READ MORECouple is sold on downtown New Castle
The move of their business to downtown New Castle began three years ago this past October when Carmen Cash had something rare – a day all to herself with no plans. The busy working wife and mother of four rarely gets such a thing. On this one, while reflecting and […]
READ MOREWhy Hire an Intern?
Do you ever feel like you could use an extra hand around the office, but don’t have the budget to hire another employee? There’s a simple solution to this dilemma… hire an intern. Many students are looking for work experience and would be thrilled for the opportunity to work for […]
READ MORECelebrating 40 years
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 40 years of serving the community with the support of area companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Our focus continues to be on growth, development, innovation, and quality of life. As we celebrate the past four decades, we’ll share some archived […]
READ MORETax abatement builds the tax base
Tax abatement is not the reason for local government budget woes. In fact, the use of tax abatement builds the tax base (assessed value) and contributes to increased job opportunities. Tax abatement or the “phasing in” of business property taxes over a specific period of time is a tool economic […]
READ MORECreating ‘Business Builders’ in Henry County
Calling all small business owners! There are people rooting for you. And a new program that wants to help your business grow. New Castle Downtown, Knightstown Main Street and a veritable alphabet soup of local organizations have formed the “Henry County Creates,” an initiative designed to raise the level of […]
READ MOREState of local EDC: Busy, optimistic. Shell building, housing, website among 2020 focus items
Each new year begins with a series of ‘state’-ments – as in state of the city, state of the state and state of the union. Monday night, New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy added another ‘state’-ment to the mix. His comments to the City Council almost seemed […]
READ MOREIndiana Economic Development Corp. to Host International Business Conference Next Spring
State to welcome global business leaders, innovators and economic development partners in April 2020 INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2019) – Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will host an inaugural conference, the Indiana Global Economic Summit, in Indianapolis next spring. The summit, planned for […]
READ MOREFamily Brings You Home- Mackenzie Jackson
Education can steer you in various directions. Many times, those directions require you to leave home. In Mackenzie Jackson’s case, her education sent her around the world. She studied at Indiana University in Bloomington and abroad in Spain. Her career started in Maine, but after a while her family roots […]
READ MOREEDC Christmas Breakfast Sparkles with Optimism
New Castle, Knightstown and Henry County didn’t get the Stellar designation hoped for, but they were winners just the same. That was the spirited holiday message Thursday morning during the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp.’s year-end Christmas breakfast. EDC President Corey Murphy said the county had a lot to be […]
READ MOREPhoto Contest Gallery
Thank you to all who entered our “Quality of Living” photo contest. Enjoy these featured entries… […]
READ MOREEDC transformation team set for action
SPICELAND — Members of the Spiceland Town Council have joined a team of transformers – not the robotic figures on the big screen but a group heroic in its own right, one that helps transform troubled properties into new business opportunities. After hearing a presentation from Penny York, the New Castle-Henry County Economic […]
READ MOREBlessed To Be Here- Michelle Frazier
After graduating high school, Michelle Frazier never imagined she would move back to Henry County. Leaving for college at IU, she said goodbye to her roots and geared up to begin life in the city. Little did she know, it wouldn’t be long before she would be back in the […]
READ MOREArea SBDC Offers Business Growth Tools
Helping businesses start, grow, and flourish… that’s the mission of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Business advisors provide confidential, no-cost consultation services to businesses in the East Central Indiana region. These services are covered by tax funding through the Small Business Association (SBA) and local funding […]
READ MOREThere’s No Place Like Home- Kristen Bennett
Plenty of young adults dream of the day they can finally move away from their hometown, start their lives, and put roots into a new place to call home. Kristen Bennett was no stranger to this dream when she left home for Purdue University to study Business and Marketing. Being […]
READ MOREEncouraging words for EDC: ‘Ahead of schedule’
Three encouraging words echoed throughout the Henry County REMC Community Room recently: “Ahead of schedule.” The words, spoken multiple times by Kim Cronk, president of the Commissioners, were music to the ears of New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board members concerning a myriad of major projects going on throughout […]
READ MOREAirport future: Taking off in a new direction?
Is it time for the New Castle Board of Aviation Commissioners to take off in a new direction as far as its consultant is concerned? At the end of a special BoAC meeting Monday, the potential end of a long-standing relationship with Woolpert, an Indianapolis firm, was part of a […]
READ MOREEDC director salutes Stellar efforts
A “Stellar” sort of glow illuminated the September meeting for the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. Board of directors. EDC President Corey Murphy took time before his regular report Sept. 12 to salute all of those in New Castle, Knightstown and Henry County who have been involved in the […]
READ MOREComing Home to Give Back- Mont and Cheryl’s Story
Many times, you need to step away from something to realize what you had with to start. This is how Montford and Cheryl Switzer felt when they decided to come back home to Henry County. In 1972, Mont and his new bride, Cheryl, were ready to begin their lives together. […]
READ MOREUnexpected Intern- Jalen Lowder
In the realm of internships, it can often be unpredictable on whether they’re helpful for the intern and the organization who hired them. The stereotype of an intern can typically be somewhat abstract from the start, but Jalen had project-specific goals and he was a near-perfect fit for New Castle […]
READ MOREThe Tools to Bring You Home- Robby Taylor’s Story
Many children spend their adolescent years dreaming of becoming a doctor, firefighter, or famous actor. Some ponder the idea of moving hundreds of miles away and creating a new life for themselves. Robby Taylor, however, had a different life plan for himself- staying in Henry County and working alongside his […]
READ MOREA foundation to build on for years to come
With its stately Roman-esque columns, the home of Henry County Community Foundation stands tall along Ind. 3. But the real “building” is seen in multiple locations outside New Castle, touching virtually every small community in every direction. Thursday morning, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board of directors heard first-hand about the […]
READ MOREEDC highlights enthusiastic endeavors
The ‘E’ in EDC clearly stood for enthusiasm Thursday morning. During the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors meeting, key words like “Stellar” and “groundbreaking” along with “upscale” were used. A pool’s success – and progress made by pooling resources – were praised. Progress was reported by […]
READ MOREEDC explores new heights – in more ways than one
Interest remains high in Henry County as far as future business expansion possibilities are concerned. If only the ceilings of available buildings were higher. Members of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Board of Directors heard both good news and how future business needs are changing during their July meeting Thursday. […]
READ MORELifeLine Lands Here to Stay
What started with a grass runway decades ago is now the newest home to Indiana University Health’s LifeLine Helicopter. A project more than a year and a half in making was officially christened in ceremonies and an open house at Marlatt Field. The New Castle-Henry County facility is now one […]
READ MOREMiddletown firm offers healthy way to be a ‘Holic’
Tonio Torres, CEO of Holic Foods, remembers being handed a small Styrofoam cup by an elderly woman at an Illinois restaurant with “green stuff” in it. Torres shared the story recently of how the “green stuff” became Jalapenoholic, one of 19 products his company makes in Middletown. He told the story […]
READ MOREStay True to Your Roots: Miranda Heinold Comes Home
Coming from a small community, Miranda Heinold knew leaving to attend the University of Indianapolis would make a significant impact on her life. Little did she know just how large that impact would be. Everyone around her told her how great college would be, the connections she made would develop […]
READ MOREDoes shell building have a future tenant?
Could the industrial park’s shell building have a tenant soon? Will Henry County soon have two brand new tax increment financing districts? Those questions emerged recently from redevelopment commission meetings. The potential answers are exciting, according to local officials. New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy was not at […]
READ MOREFind Your Fit: Machine Trades Program Hosts Career Signing Day
Signing day is usually associated with an athlete signing a letter of intent to continue their athletic career at a four-year university. The Machine Trades Program at New Castle Career Center recognizes that there are other opportunities awaiting students after graduation and want to celebrate with a different kind of […]
READ MORE‘They are tied together’
It’s always good when a plan comes together. It’s even better when two local plans, created with teamwork and community input, are recognized as the best in Indiana. The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-IN) awarded the City of New Castle and the Henry County Planning Commission with top […]
READ MOREProviding a ‘seat’ at the global table
TS Tech literally has a seat at the global automotive production table. Because of that, New Castle does too, adding to a century-old legacy in the transportation business. Thursday morning, members of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. heard firsthand about TS Tech’s rise, its unique stature in the Japanese-owned company […]
READ MOREEncouraging words from ‘Canada’
Henry County is on the right track for future economic development. The train may not be moving as fast as some would like, but it’s headed in the right direction. Encouraging words for the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. came not from local officials, but a highly respected expert […]
READ MORE‘Friendly Nature’ of Henry County Leads Stacey Tolle Home
Stacey Tolle is no stranger to life in Henry County. Graduating from New Castle Chrysler High in 2004, there’s no denying she’s a small-town girl. Stacey attended Indiana University and received a degree in Mathematic Education, which she puts to good use teaching mathematics at New Castle Middle School. Stacey […]
READ MOREEDC ‘team’ accomplished much in 2018
As he looked into the audience, Corey Murphy said he saw more than just a group of people. “A group is a bunch of people in an elevator. A team is a bunch of people in an elevator but the elevator is broken. A team works together,” Murphy said. “Whatever role you […]
READ MOREThe Future is Here
The future of machine trades arrived in the Machine Trades class at the New Castle Career Center in the form of a new Haas Mini Mill. The mill uses computer numerical control (CNC) technology to create precise parts. The technology is already in use by several employers in the area. […]
READ MOREEDC Annual Meeting Features Eric Canada
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is hosting its annual dinner meeting on Thursday, April 11, at First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive in New Castle. The event will begin with social time at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
READ MORELeading A Growing Business: Meet Aaron Stigall
Aaron Stigall started mowing lawns in Spiceland, Indiana, when he was just 11 years old. He steadily added more lawns to his list and eventually expanded into Delaware and Madison Counties. His lawn mowing business provided income to cover his four years of education at Ball State University. In 2008, […]
READ MOREHall of Fame Gives Economy Big Bounce
A headline in the Tuesday, March 10, 1987, Courier was like a shot heard around the Hoosier basketball world. Written by then Managing Editor Bill Brooks, the headline proclaimed “Our Shot at the Hall of Fame: NOTHIN’ BUT NET!!!” […]
READ MOREEDC hopes to team with CVB
With boys sectional basketball fever in the air, it seemed only appropriate that New Castle-Henry County EDC President Corey Murphy talk about a “team” approach to spreading the word that this is a special place for not only businesses, but families as well. Murphy asked for and received permission to […]
READ MORE‘Crowning Achievements’
When people in New Zealand and Australia discuss “crowns,” they’re not always talking royal figures, luxury hotels or dental procedures. Often what they are referring to are forklifts. Forklifts made by a certain company. A company that has literally given a much-needed lift to the local economy and added a new chapter to a […]
READ MOREMurphy Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development
orey Murphy, President of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation, has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent in the economic development industry. […]
READ MOREHenry County Living Provides Work/Life Balance for Local Business Owner
Josh started feeling stretched too thin as he was balancing running a company and raising a family.
That’s when Josh and Haley decided to move back to Henry County.
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Infrastructure is key to growth
One of the main arteries of Henry County could bring new life to the area. Interstate 70 does more than just give locals a quick way to a Colts game. It gets products to market and employees to work. The connection of Ind. 3 to I-70 is seen by local leaders as […]
READ MOREPartnership between RDC and Career Center Designed to Strengthen Workforce
Henry County’s Redevelopment Commission (RDC) recently made an important investment in economic development. The investment wasn’t in land or infrastructure. Rather, the investment was in the future workforce for the area. The Commission approved an annual contribution of $30,000 to the New Castle Career Center. This three-year agreement will help […]
READ MOREBuilding Rock-Solid Relationships in Japan
Banjaku. That’s the word heard in a meeting between Japan and Indiana representatives, describing the relationship between Japan and the United States, specifically Indiana. Translated it means “solid as a rock,” and nurturing this solid relationship led EDC Director Corey Murphy to visit Japan along with several other leaders from […]
READ MORELocation, location, location quotient
There are new manufacturing jobs coming to East Central Indiana and they are literally putting food on the table. New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President and CEO Corey Murphy said Henry County and the surrounding areas are becoming a hot bed of agricultural business, or agribusiness. Agribusiness isn’t limited […]
READ MORELocal trails, parks bring $1.5 million to region
Henry County is one of six counties working to make the overall region grow. The partnership is already paying off and could pave the way for more project funding. Henry County is part of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, along with Blackford, Delaware, Jay, Madison and Randolph counties. New Castle-Henry […]
READ MORECaring for Creatures Great and Small: Meet the Weimers
DJ Weimer developed a love for the agricultural community as a child, growing up on a family farm in the Knightstown area. Meanwhile, Sarah Weimer was living in Long Island, New York, helping her equine veterinarian father at thoroughbred racetracks. The two met in veterinary school at Purdue. While DJ’s […]
READ MOREHome Court Advantage: Former Basketball Player Finds A Bright Future in Henry County
As a high school basketball player, Cory Bennett understood the power of the home court advantage. At the college level, Cory used his full-ride athletic scholarship at the University of Indianapolis to earn a degree in business administration. After graduation, he was ready to head back to his “home court” […]
READ MOREThe Sky is the Limit
Sixty-six years ago, in 1952, Clifford “Bill” Marlatt built an airport with a 2,350 foot grass runway. Bill, now 91 years old, was on hand Saturday as a new 4,200 foot runway on County Road 400 South in New Castle was dedicated despite rainy weather and overcast skies. A plaque […]
READ MORETwo Henry County Communities Receive Grant Funding
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch recently announced more than $10 million in federal grant funding awarded to 19 communities through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Knightstown and New Castle are among the recipients of these Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). “We are excited to support Hoosier communities […]
READ MORENew Castle Roots Lead To Business Ownership
Jennifer Barnett’s family history is rooted deeply in New Castle. She and her husband Kevin both graduated from New Castle High School, just like her parents and grandparents. While attending Purdue University, Jennifer had the opportunity to study fashion in New York City during her junior year. Living in a […]
READ MORELocal factory planning to expand, increase workforce
The Henry County Council may have broken the record for its shortest meeting Wednesday afternoon, adjourning just under the half-hour mark. The council is preparing for the 2019 budget year and didn’t have too many accounting issues to handle this week. The biggest project on their agenda was a request […]
READ MOREArea Realtor Trades Suburban Life for Henry County Living
Living in the suburb of McCordsville seemed like a great idea to Cara Taylor after graduating from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in Residential Property Management. She enjoyed the amenities of being close to Indianapolis. After a few years, however, she discovered that instead of visiting the city, […]
READ MORE‘It’s all about readiness’
Duke Energy has selected a 143-acre site in Henry County as one of six around in the state in the company’s 2018 Site Readiness Program. The property, at the corner of County Road 300 S and Ind. 103, is owned by local company Hissaydar Investments LLC, New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President […]
READ MOREA Workforce Way Forward
Right before their eyes were keys to future economic development. For members of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Board Wednesday morning, those keys were not available land drawings or tax abatement incentive documents. They were young people displaying true talent. Shenandoah FFA students served as guest speakers for […]
READ MOREWind Energy’s Story: From the Perspective of the New Castle-Henry County EDC
Wind energy. Bring the topic up at any local eatery and you’ll find strong opinions on both sides of the issue. While the subject is divisive, there isn’t much happening in terms of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), otherwise known as wind farms, currently. There are no commission-approved use permits […]
READ MOREThe ABCs of Good EDC Efforts
In a place well-known for its successful teams, Wednesday’s New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation annual meeting and dinner focused on the victories being won by an often unheralded unit – those behind-the-scenes players who market this community, assist existing businesses and bring new employers to town. Guest speaker for […]
READ MORESite Selection Expert Featured Guest at Upcoming EDC Dinner Meeting
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is hosting its annual dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive in New Castle. The event will begin with social time at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
READ MORELove of Quilting Leads to Business Ownership
When Sandi Abrams made her first quilt for her nephew’s daughter, she didn’t realize she was being infected with the “quilting bug.” Her hobby became a part-time job she did in her spare time while working her full-time job in the pharmacy industry. Last year, Sandi left her a 30-year […]
READ MOREIndiana’s INTERNnet Program is a Catalyst for Experiential Learning
Indiana’s INTERNnet program is a key strategy for retaining Indiana’s talented students. The power of an internship is mighty, especially since jobs are the primary reason that people stay or leave the Henry County community. What qualifies as an internship? An internship is a form of structured and supervised experiential […]
READ MOREIncrease Employee Retention with this Valuable Tool
Low unemployment in the area is great news… unless you’re an employer struggling with continual employee turnover. At the New Castle-Henry County EDC, we have a tool to help you with your retention strategy: Job Profiling through ACT WorkKeys. This nationally proven job profile program provides employers with countless benefits […]
READ MORECareer Center Receives Two Awards for Excellence
The Indiana Department of Education is honoring the entire Education Professions program and individual student Madison Eastridge today for the work each has done at the New Castle Career Center. The Education Professions program, led by Leesa Myers, won the 2018 Award for Excellence in the Secondary Program category. Eastridge has been […]
READ MORELasting Strategies to support a thriving Henry County
A quality workforce and talent strategy remains critical for both communities and businesses. The state and local unemployment rate is below 5% and by 2025 (less than 10 years) there will be 1 million job openings statewide. What can we do as a community to support a thriving Henry County? […]
READ MOREHenry County earns work ready certification
Henry County is a Certified Work Ready Community (WRC) through ACT. According to ACT, “participants leverage the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) to measure and close the skills gap – and build common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts.” Henry County joins five other counties […]
READ MOREThanksgiving Greetings
The Henry County community is a gem – full of opportunity. The purpose of this blog is to shine a light on the positives in our community. It is not advocating rose colored glasses but to encourage continued investment in our community’s assets and strengths. Our county is unique and […]
READ MOREDraper: Celebrating 115 Years
“Welcome to Spiceland” greets all entering the main entrance at Draper, Inc. The blue sign is a replica of one that hung at the Train Depot on the Lake Erie & Western Railroad in the late 1800s. Beyond the history of the sign, which is neat, this prominent display, says […]
READ MORECrown Equipment: Happy 6th Anniversary in New Castle
This morning I visited Crown Equipment in New Castle on “I” Avenue. By good fortune, it is also the 6th Anniversary of Crown Equipment’s announcement to grow in Henry County. The New Castle facility employs about 250 people (100 more than the 2011 press release!) and are very active with […]
READ MOREREMC Community Day & Comp Plan
Please plan to attend the REMC Community Day on Friday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The REMC is located at 3400 S. State Road 3 New Castle. Free food, entertainment and also learn about the County’s comprehensive plan. Participants of the public reveal celebration will be able […]
READ MOREPart of the Plan: Henry County Comprehensive Plan Updated
How will Henry County grow and develop in the future? The county’s updated comprehensive plan will serve as a road map to answer this question, and more. The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is working alongside the county’s plan commission and other community partners to create and implement this […]
READ MOREHoosier History: Henry County is for Basketball Lovers
Basketball lovers know Indiana as a mecca for the sport, but in the heart of Indiana is a county where basketball is a way of life. Henry County is home to three remarkable basketball attractions, all within easy driving distance of one another. The Historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown welcomes […]
READ MOREMicronutrients to bring 50 jobs to county
A new plant to be located in the industrial park south of New Castle will bring several new jobs to Henry County. Micronutrients, an agribusiness that produces animal feed additives, has announced plans to build a new facility on County Road 400 South in Henry County. The move is expected to create up […]
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