City hears about possible new apartments
Economic development could be coming to New Castle by way of affordable housing. Corey Murphy, president and CEO of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), told the New Castle City Council about a potential new apartment complex Monday. The possible $15 million investment would build 54–60 unit apartment […]
READ MORECounty council approves up to $2 mil in READI match
Food & Beverage funds would pay for public infrastructure investments The Henry County Council is giving public support for local projects going after Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding. Henry County is part of the eight-county East Central Indiana Regional Partnership (ECIRP), which was awarded $35 million as […]
READ MOREIndiana’s Foreign Trade Zones: Helping Area Companies Save Time and Money
Federal tariffs and customs procedures can feel overwhelming, especially to small and medium-sized businesses. The INzone Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is designed to help companies of all sizes navigate international trade and associated costs. Lydia Chastain, Marketing Manager at INzone recently spoke at a New Castle Henry County Economic Development […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: Boar’s Head
Established in 1905 in the New York City region, Boar’s Head has been dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards for over 120 years. While many have opted for shortcuts, Boar’s Head proudly stands firm in its commitment to quality, maintaining its dedication to using only the finest ingredients. From […]
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 […]
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