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Employer Spotlight: NexGen Manufacturing

NexGen Manufacturing (previously known as HyFlex) prioritizes exceptional customer service and support throughout the manufacturing process. The company offers a full range of services, including laser cutting, welding, powder coating, and heat treating, all held to the highest standards to ensure customer success. […]

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Employer Spotlight: Magna Machine & Tool

Magna Machine & Tool is an Indiana machine shop specializing in designing and manufacturing gages, fixtures, tooling, and other machinery. In over two decades, their design department has expanded from one full-time designer to three, with one designer starting their career on the shop floor. […]

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Exploring The East Central Indiana Talent Collaborative

Ashley Surpas has dedicated her career to helping East Central Indiana companies thrive. She currently oversees the East Central Indiana Talent Collaborative, which is designed to accelerate the profitability of the region by elevating investment in education and talent. The initiative was formed following this area’s designation as a 21st […]

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Employer Spotlight: Central Indiana Hydroseeding

Central Indiana Hydroseeding, a full-service lawn, snow, and hydroseeding company, was founded by Evan Taylor in 2021 while he was still in high school. The company, which started as a lawn care hobby, now serves clients within 100 miles of Henry County and focuses on regional hydroseeding and erosion control, local and commercial lawn maintenance, and snow removal. […]

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The Henry County Education Fund

Bicentennial Legacy Includes Workforce-Centered Scholarship Program The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) recently launched the Henry County Education Fund. This Fund is a community-driven initiative established to improve access and completion of post-secondary certificates for Henry County residents. Building a Brighter […]

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Employer Spotlight: Keystone Cooperative, Inc.

For over a century, Keystone Cooperative, Inc. has grown as a 100% locally-owned farming cooperative, serving the needs of customers throughout Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. Their areas of expertise include energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. With its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone is a central hub […]

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Legacy Feed begins operations in Millville

Legacy Feed, a feed manufacturing and swine management company, has begun operations of its east central Indiana feed mill, servicing deliveries within 70 miles of Millville in Henry County. The Legacy Feed state-of-the-art feed mill was completed in early September and the first load of feed was produced and delivered […]

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“More than just a building”

Memorial Park Shelter House renovated, rededicated The Shelter House at Henry County Memorial Park was rededicated Saturday. The celebration commemorated about 10 months of major restoration, which payed homage to the building’s rich history and original design elements. The Shelter House is 102 years old. Built in 1922, Indiana Senator […]

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Fostering the drive and desire to learn

Students can get a ‘StrongStart’ in manufacturing with HyFlex Knightstown-based HyFlex is making more than just aggregation pumps that can be found in places like Disney theme parks and the Eiffel Tower. They are making the next generation of skilled manufacturers. Shelby Mills, the fourth generation of her family to […]

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