Local Couple Leans Into Hospitality Through Homestay Hosting
Henry County receives an estimated 218,000 visitors annually and needs more accommodations to cater to them. The historic New Castle Fieldhouse alone attracts visitors annually for the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, state tournaments, championship games, and more. These events bring money into the local economy, and more accommodations […]
READ MORE$390k available for ‘brownfield’ assessments
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) has received funding to help identify possible environmental trouble spots in New Castle. […]
READ MOREHenry County RDC Planning For Years To Come
It is easy to take one step forward without knowing exactly where you are going. It’s only one step and it takes barely any time to get there. What if you want to take a hundred steps? Or walk a mile? What if you are taking steps towards the next […]
READ MOREHenry Community Health breaks ground in Knightstown
Henry Community Health (HCH) announced it is breaking ground today, Sept. 6, on a 40-acre property at the Interstate 70 / State Road 109 intersection. HCH purchased the Knightstown property in 2020. This groundbreaking kicks off the first phase of a multi-phase project that will bring high-quality health care to […]
READ MOREMillville chosen for new Co-Alliance build
Construction work underway The agriculture co-op Co-Alliance is continuing to grow its Henry County presence with a multi-million dollar investment in Liberty Township. “It’s going to be an $18 million feed mill where we will be able to produce 300,000 tons of feed a year,” Co-Alliance CEO Kevin Still said. […]
READ MORESaddle club estimates $3 million economic impact at mid-season
Work begins for new practice arena The Henry County Saddle Club Board of Directors released their mid-year update this month. “We have continued to grow and maintain the facility even in the wake of higher fuel prices and operating costs,” the board said. The Henry County season started in February […]
READ MORECo-Alliance continues investing in Henry County
Dry fertilizer facility opening soon It was a cool late-August morning, hinting at harvest season coming soon. Monday, farmers from all corners of the county gathered north of New Castle to learn about Co-Alliance’s newest facilities. Co-Alliance Mt. Summit is located on Ind. 3, where the highway meets the train […]
READ MOREIndiana Launches Entrepreneurship Portal
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers recently announced the launch of ConnectIND, a digital portal designed to increase support for entrepreneurs and founders and power Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The new tool, which was first announced during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November 2022, is the first portal of its kind to provide comprehensive, statewide […]
READ MOREInnovation and Tradition: Knightstown Locker’s Growth and Success
Walk through the doors at Knightstown Locker, Inc. and one thing is apparent: the Titus Family takes meat seriously. From Knightstown Locker’s newly expanded retail space to the growing processing plant, their attention to quality and detail shines through. This commitment to excellence and growth earned Knightstown Locker the prestigious Family-Owned Small Business of the Year Award by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. […]
READ MOREDozens of Local Businesses Benefit from COVID Grants
Recovery funds impact more than 200 jobs The Indiana Offices of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) put nearly a quarter-million dollars back into Henry County this spring to fight lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the third round of funding Henry County businesses received through the COVID-19 Response […]
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