Keep 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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The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation is working alongside community leaders to learn how to best support the small business and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Henry County. As part of this effort, the EDC is conducting a Small Business and Entrepreneur Survey. The purpose of the survey is to […]
READ MOREEDC Board Meeting had a focus on childcare and upcoming events
The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board met Thursday. The meeting was ran by EDC President and CEO Corey Murphy. Upcoming Events Henry County REMC is hosting a live line demonstration on April 26 at 1 p.m. in their warehouse. The event will cover the dangers on […]
READ MORELt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana Broadband Office designate Town of Knightstown as a Broadband Ready Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2022 Indiana Broadband From the office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, 1 North Capital Ave., Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana Broadband Office designate Town of Knightstown as a Broadband Ready Community INDIANAPOLIS (March 15, 2022) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch […]
READ MOREBoar’s Head looking to expand; Deli processing facility could bring 120 new jobs
Boar’s Head Provisions Company came to New Castle in 2014. Over the next seven years in the community, the company added two more facilities to County Road 400S. Now, Boar’s Head has decided that it would like to expand again. At the January Henry County Council meeting, New Castle Henry […]
READ MOREPoynter Brothers Pro Shop coming up on 5 years in NC
When the Poynter brothers opened their Pro Shop for bicycles, skateboards, and paintball in New Castle, it created a new avenue for hobbies in New Castle. Along with the New Castle Action Sports park, children and adults who love riding are now able to do what they love to do […]
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