Attracting all sizes of businesses essential to New Castle, Henry County, EDC exec says
Attracting all sizes of businesses essential to New Castle, Henry County, EDC exec says As New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation ramps up for a year of entrepreneurism, the organization continues potential expansion talks with Boar’s Head and is hoping to attract a hotel/motel to the south side of I-70 […]
READ MOREBoar’s Head looking to expand; Deli processing facility could bring 120 new jobs
Boar’s Head Provisions Company came to New Castle in 2014. Over the next seven years in the community, the company added two more facilities to County Road 400S. Now, Boar’s Head has decided that it would like to expand again. At the January Henry County Council meeting, New Castle Henry […]
READ MOREPoynter Brothers Pro Shop coming up on 5 years in NC
When the Poynter brothers opened their Pro Shop for bicycles, skateboards, and paintball in New Castle, it created a new avenue for hobbies in New Castle. Along with the New Castle Action Sports park, children and adults who love riding are now able to do what they love to do […]
READ MOREEDC President excited about opportunities rolling into 2022
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. finished 2021 off strong. The EDC is going into 2022 with some strong focuses on tourism, brand development and entrepreneurship. The Courier-Times spoke with New Castle-Henry County EDC President Corey Murphy about 2022. Murphy said, “It’s an exciting time to be in Henry […]
READ MOREState awards Henry County’s region $15 mil for READI projects
Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors approved plans Wednesday to award $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties. Henry County’s region, the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, was awarded $15 […]
READ MOREEDC president says TS Tech expansion ‘going well’; Starts conversation of ‘transload facility’
Corey Murphy, president of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corp., has been staying busy with many different projects going on with Henry County. Murphy recently gave an update about TS Tech America expanding its New Castle Facility. Murphy said, “The expansion has been going well for TS Tech. […]
READ MOREMurphy presents airport project to City Council; Mayor speaks on CSO project
Corey Murphy, president and CEO of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation, had plenty of business to bring to the New Castle City Council at its Monday meeting. Murphy spoke about projects that are going on or planning to happen. Murphy first started with the New Castle Airport. […]
READ MORECounty Council hears READI update
New Castle Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Corey Murphy recently updated the County Council on the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration Development Initiative (READI). Murphy announced the next steps ahead for the possible $50 million the East Central Indiana Region could receive for Henry County and the other partner counties. “All […]
READ MOREMaking Memories at The Rink
For Henry County, the Gibson Arena is a community staple- a place where family and friends can get together and have fun skating. When the rink was listed for sale, the Dishman, Frazier, and Gibson families jumped on the opportunity to buy it. Each family had treasured memories at the […]
READ MOREEDC President gives tourism update to County Commissioners; Liberty Township trustee appointed
The Henry County New Castle Economic Development Corporation (EDC) had some business to present to the Henry County Commissioners at their meeting Wednesday. EDC President Corey Murphy presented cards to the Commissioners highlighting local restaurants and other tourist sites in Henry County. “We don’t have a brochure yet, we have […]
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