State Real Estate Expert Shares How Housing Impacts Economic Development
New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation’s recent board meeting focused on opportunities available to the area in the realm of real estate and home ownership. Local Realtors Susan Falck-Neal and Cara Huffman presented local real estate data and Mark Fisher, CEO of Indiana Association of Realtors, shared the overall economic […]
READ MORECity 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 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 MOREMaking Community Connections
Sixteen local students are participating in capstone internships as the result of the New Castle Community School Corporation’s Next Gen School Improvement Grant. Those internships were the focus of a Tuesday “Community Connections” luncheon at the East Central Education Service Center (ECESC), formerly known as Sunnyside Elementary School. The four-year, […]
READ MOREIndiana Destination Development Corporation Shares Contribution of Travel & Tourism to Henry County Economy
A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDCC) shows the Indiana tourism industry’s growing momentum and continued positive impact on the local economy. “Local tourism has continued to be a catalyst for economic growth at the county level,” said IDDC Secretary and CEO […]
READ MORESaddle Club had nearly $5 mil in local economic impact in 2023
Henry County Saddle Club (HCSC) President Rebecca Baker updated county elected officials this month on the many things the saddle club accomplished last year. The HCSC is wrapping up construction of the new Jordan Arena, a $300,000 project funded through Henry County Food and Beverage tax money, as well as […]
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