‘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 […]
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