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Why Hire an Intern?

Do you ever feel like you could use an extra hand around the office, but don’t have the budget to hire another employee? There’s a simple solution to this dilemma… hire an intern. Many students are looking for work experience and would be thrilled for the opportunity to work for […]

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Celebrating 40 years

The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 40 years of serving the community with the support of area companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Our focus continues to be on growth, development, innovation, and quality of life. As we celebrate the past four decades, we’ll share some archived […]

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Tax abatement builds the tax base

Tax abatement is not the reason for local government budget woes. In fact, the use of tax abatement builds the tax base (assessed value) and contributes to increased job opportunities.  Tax abatement or the “phasing in” of business property taxes over a specific period of time is a tool economic […]

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Creating ‘Business Builders’ in Henry County

Calling all small business owners! There are people rooting for you. And a new program that wants to help your business grow. New Castle Downtown, Knightstown Main Street and a veritable alphabet soup of local organizations have formed the “Henry County Creates,” an initiative designed to raise the level of […]

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Family Brings You Home- Mackenzie Jackson

Education can steer you in various directions. Many times, those directions require you to leave home. In Mackenzie Jackson’s case, her education sent her around the world. She studied at Indiana University in Bloomington and abroad in Spain. Her career started in Maine, but after a while her family roots […]

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EDC Christmas Breakfast Sparkles with Optimism

New Castle, Knightstown and Henry County didn’t get the Stellar designation hoped for, but they were winners just the same.  That was the spirited holiday message Thursday morning during the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp.’s year-end Christmas breakfast. EDC President Corey Murphy said the county had a lot to be […]

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Photo Contest Gallery

Thank you to all who entered our “Quality of Living” photo contest. Enjoy these featured entries… […]

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EDC transformation team set for action

SPICELAND — Members of the Spiceland Town Council have joined a team of transformers – not the robotic figures on the big screen but a group heroic in its own right, one that helps transform troubled properties into new business opportunities. After hearing a presentation from Penny York, the New Castle-Henry County Economic […]

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