The economic impact of revitalization
The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first “Breakfast With the Chamber” event April 17 at Henry County REMC in New Castle. The guest speaker was Emily Hurst, executive director of New Castle Main Street. Hurst gave a presentation about the economic impact of revitalization. As its mission […]
READ MOREThe Pottery Castle wins Business Builders competition. Malek Coffee Roasters wins People’s Choice
Thursday night was the culmination of weeks of preparation and years of hoping. Five presenters took the spotlight at the Castle Venue to pitch their dream idea as the final event of the 2025 Business Builders workshop series. Kellie Beadle won the $2,500 grand prize for her paint-your-own pottery studio, […]
READ MORELegacy Feed begins operations in Millville
Legacy Feed, a feed manufacturing and swine management company, has begun operations of its east central Indiana feed mill, servicing deliveries within 70 miles of Millville in Henry County. The Legacy Feed state-of-the-art feed mill was completed in early September and the first load of feed was produced and delivered […]
READ MORE“More than just a building”
Memorial Park Shelter House renovated, rededicated The Shelter House at Henry County Memorial Park was rededicated Saturday. The celebration commemorated about 10 months of major restoration, which payed homage to the building’s rich history and original design elements. The Shelter House is 102 years old. Built in 1922, Indiana Senator […]
READ MOREFostering 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 MOREREADI 2.0 could support New Castle downtown housing
Sixteen local projects are still waiting to see if they will receive any part of the $35 million awarded to Henry County and its regional partners. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is currently going over regional submissions for a second round of Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative […]
READ MORECity hears about possible new apartments
Economic development could be coming to New Castle by way of affordable housing. Corey Murphy, president and CEO of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC), told the New Castle City Council about a potential new apartment complex Monday. The possible $15 million investment would build 54–60 unit apartment […]
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 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 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 […]
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