EDC Offers Training Grants
The EDC, in partnership with the Henry County Redevelopment Commission, has launched a pilot matching grant program for incumbent employee training. Employers are encouraged to request up to $7,500 in a matching grant for incumbent employee training. Employers must match the training grant dollar for dollar from company funds. For […]
READ MOREMurphy Graduates from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) Program
Corey Murphy, President of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation, recently completed the two-week Advanced Economic Development Leadership executive education program and was awarded the Master Economic Development Practitioner (MEDP) certificate. Murphy has been in economic development for 17 years. “This was a phenonomenal experience focused on the […]
READ MOREKnightstown Masonic building finds new life
The red brick structure at the northwest corner of Main and Jefferson began in 1900 as Golden Rule Lodge No. 16, replacing the previous Masonic Lodge which was destroyed by fire the year before. Today, 122 years later, entrepreneur Jonathan Jones is rapidly transforming the 3-story Knightstown landmark into the […]
READ MOREA Downtown Renaissance
To even the most casual observer, downtown New Castle is experiencing a renewal. Corey Murphy, President and CEO of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation, can feel it. “There’s so much energy downtown,” Murphy said as he provided progress updates at Monday’s city council meeting. With several initiatives […]
READ MORENineStar receives $81,600 OCRA grant to expand rural broadband
NineStar Connect is continuing to spread high-speed internet throughout rural Henry County thanks to the state’s new Indiana Connectivity Program. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently awarded a total of $88,337 to NineStar Connect, through the co-op’s subsidiary Central Indiana Communications. Of that sum, $81,600 will […]
READ MOREKeep the ‘Heart of Entrepreneurship’ beating: Workshop is Oct 25
The only thing harder than spelling “entrepreneur” is being one. The Dictionary.com definition of the word is “a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.” Henry County Creates, the local partnership of organizations designed to promote innovation and […]
READ MORELocal business expanding, adding car dealership
Hoosier Automotive Repair has been helping the community with their vehicle needs since 2018. Owner Justin Lowhorn started the repair shop after purchasing the former Hoosier Brake and Alignment building at 2424 South 14th St. in New Castle. The shop has been helping so many citizens that they decided they […]
READ MOREBusinesses will be popping by downtown New Castle
A newly designed building has popped up in downtown New Castle. The “Popped” pop-up shop is a unique shop coming to 1102 Broad Street that will be ever changing. New faces and businesses will be there to welcome you to a different experience frequently. The Popped pop-up shop will be […]
READ MORELocal business plans major expansion
Draper has been nestled on Pearl Street in Spiceland since 1902. Over the last century, they have grown to be one of the largest employers in Henry County. Throughout the years, they have seen a great amount of change through offering new goods, services, and expansions. They are now planning […]
READ MORETraining Grants Available For Eastern Indiana Employers
Eastern Indiana Works is preparing to launch a new application for the Next Level Jobs Employer Training Grant cycle. This year’s application will be opening on or about July 1, 2022. There are some changes planned for this year’s cycle. -Training must be in one of the following industries: Advanced […]
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