Fostering 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 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 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 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 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 […]
READ MOREMaking moves in Henry County
Henry County’s MakeMyMove program is well underway. Since the launch of the program in August of 2022, Henry County has welcomed three “movers.” The MakeMyMove initiative is a partnership between the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), the Henry County government, the City of New Castle and the Indiana […]
READ MOREMerry Christmas to and from the EDC
Business leaders and elected officials celebrated the 2023 holiday season with a special Christmas breakfast Thursday. The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) December meeting took place at Primo Restaurant in New Castle, with a buffet menu of eggs, bacon and sausage, fresh fruit and Jack’s donuts for dessert. […]
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