The economic impact of revitalization
The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first “Breakfast With the Chamber” event April 17 at Henry County REMC in New Castle. The guest speaker was Emily Hurst, executive director of New Castle Main Street. Hurst gave a presentation about the economic impact of revitalization. As its mission […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: Stacks Pancake House
Stacks Pancake House, a beloved family-owned establishment, opened its doors in New Castle in 2004. Owned and operated by the Alafogianis family, Stacks has become a local favorite, serving up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes seven days a week. Complementing their extensive menu are Cafe Neo Coffee Bar and a […]
READ MOREThe Pottery Castle wins Business Builders competition. Malek Coffee Roasters wins People’s Choice
Thursday night was the culmination of weeks of preparation and years of hoping. Five presenters took the spotlight at the Castle Venue to pitch their dream idea as the final event of the 2025 Business Builders workshop series. Kellie Beadle won the $2,500 grand prize for her paint-your-own pottery studio, […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: FPBH, Inc
FPBH, Inc., a comprehensive civil engineering firm with offices in New Castle, North Vernon, and Seymour, Indiana, provides a broad spectrum of services. Their expertise includes site planning, structural and building design, subdivision layout, and industrial development. Additionally, they offer boundary and topographic surveying, bridge inspection programs, and rehabilitation services […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: Grede
For more than 100 years, Grede has reliably provided innovative iron castings to diverse industrial, commercial truck, and automotive customers. They’ve had a strong presence in New Castle since 1989, and their continued success is built on workforce investment. Grede recognizes that skilled and dedicated employees are essential to its […]
READ MOREEmployer 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 […]
READ MORELegacy 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 […]
READ MOREFostering 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 […]
READ MOREEmployer Spotlight: Henry County REMC
In 1936, thirteen local farmers recognized the need for electricity in rural Henry County and the surrounding areas. These farmers became the initial board members of the Henry County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (Henry County REMC). Henry County REMC, a non-profit electric cooperative, holds a steadfast commitment to its members. […]
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 […]
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