Helping build Henry County businesses; entrepreneurs pitch plans, get grants to grow
Dozens of local start-ups started a journey in February hoping to learn the business about running a business and maybe win some money on the side. No one could predict the COVID spring would screech the inaugural “Business Builders” program to a halt. After the world started reopening again, so […]
READ MOREHistorically Speaking: Former mayor remembers EDC beginnings
During a time of national political gridlock and ugly tones in presidential debates, former New Castle Mayor Gerald “Bud” Ayers offered a welcome respite from it all – just by reminiscing. Ayers provided some icing on the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp.’s 40th birthday cake recently by sharing a […]
READ MOREEDC leaders praise county’s COVID response
Rising from the “dumpster-fire year” called 2020 is a civic glow spreading throughout Henry County.
So said New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy Thursday morning, who told EDC members local response to those businesses with COVID-19-related needs has been “phenomenal.”
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READ MOREAppreciation for Hoosier Hospitality- Evan Taylor
Growing up, many assumed Evan Taylor would follow in his father’s footsteps by working in the family construction business. Evan, however, had a different vision for his career path. Before his freshman year of high school, Evan began mowing his neighbors’ lawns. What started as a summer job has evolved […]
READ MOREShell of a plan
A massive building with no floor could help the New Castle job market reach new heights. So says Corey Murphy, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development chief, who recently updated board members on the progress of building a new “shell building.” Planned to be built north of Boar’s Head North—which, […]
READ MOREFeeling Safe at Home- Vaughn Reid III
Feeling safe in your neighborhood is important to make your community feel like home. What better way to feel safe than having a police officer as a father? Vaughn Reid III, son of Vaughn Reid II, loves the safe and friendly atmosphere that Henry County embodies. This, among other reasons, is why he chose to continue residing in New Castle and build his business here. […]
READ MORECity of New Castle Business Grant Funds Distributed to Chosen Businesses
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation recently began distributing funds to businesses that were awarded a City of New Castle Business Grant. The grant’s funding source is federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the state’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The federal national objective of the […]
READ MOREEDC business lifeboat sails in unchartered waters
During a flood of change and hardship due to COVID-19, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. has tried to be a lifeboat for local business. Last week, EDC President Corey Murphy said his 3-person office has worked hard to help in its role as distributor of funds from an […]
READ MOREEDC members hear broadband pep talk
As members of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board gathered for their first face-to-face meeting since March, the topic at hand was broadband. How can the county strengthen the electronic, computer-driven connectivity for all residents? A path to the answer was laid out by Earnie Holtrey, a […]
READ MOREShort EDC Report Long on News
Applications for COVID-19 business relief are still be accepted. A tower-ful local building is on the market again. A powerful marketing tool is one step closer to groundbreaking. That trio of headlines came from New Castle-Henry County Economic Development President Corey Murphy at Monday’s City Council meeting. The short report was long on opportunity knocking for the local economy. Here’s a recap. […]
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