EDC Meeting Speaker Encourages A Collaborative Approach To Economic Growth
Jacob Everett, a Muncie native and the Founder and CEO of Corsa Strategies, addressed the New Castle/Henry County Economic Development Board on Thursday, June 12, 2025. His presentation centered on his article, “NEW NIMBYism: A Threat to the U.S. Economy,” and the challenges it poses to economic growth. Everett, who […]
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 MORENew Castle-Henry County EDC Shares Annual Growth Report
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently released its 2024 Growth Report, detailing Henry County’s economic progress and development initiatives. The report includes key metrics such as community improvements, business expansions, workforce development, and tourism efforts. Henry County’s Community Improvement The community improvement efforts in 2024 included renovating […]
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 MORE“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 […]
READ MOREREADI 2.0 could support New Castle downtown housing
Sixteen local projects are still waiting to see if they will receive any part of the $35 million awarded to Henry County and its regional partners. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is currently going over regional submissions for a second round of Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative […]
READ MOREState 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 […]
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