Couple is sold on downtown New Castle
The move of their business to downtown New Castle began three years ago this past October when Carmen Cash had something rare – a day all to herself with no plans. The busy working wife and mother of four rarely gets such a thing. On this one, while reflecting and […]
READ MORECelebrating 40 years
The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 40 years of serving the community with the support of area companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Our focus continues to be on growth, development, innovation, and quality of life. As we celebrate the past four decades, we’ll share some archived […]
READ MORECreating ‘Business Builders’ in Henry County
Calling all small business owners! There are people rooting for you. And a new program that wants to help your business grow. New Castle Downtown, Knightstown Main Street and a veritable alphabet soup of local organizations have formed the “Henry County Creates,” an initiative designed to raise the level of […]
READ MOREState of local EDC: Busy, optimistic. Shell building, housing, website among 2020 focus items
Each new year begins with a series of ‘state’-ments – as in state of the city, state of the state and state of the union. Monday night, New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy added another ‘state’-ment to the mix. His comments to the City Council almost seemed […]
READ MOREEDC Christmas Breakfast Sparkles with Optimism
New Castle, Knightstown and Henry County didn’t get the Stellar designation hoped for, but they were winners just the same. That was the spirited holiday message Thursday morning during the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp.’s year-end Christmas breakfast. EDC President Corey Murphy said the county had a lot to be […]
READ MOREEDC transformation team set for action
SPICELAND — Members of the Spiceland Town Council have joined a team of transformers – not the robotic figures on the big screen but a group heroic in its own right, one that helps transform troubled properties into new business opportunities. After hearing a presentation from Penny York, the New Castle-Henry County Economic […]
READ MOREEncouraging words for EDC: ‘Ahead of schedule’
Three encouraging words echoed throughout the Henry County REMC Community Room recently: “Ahead of schedule.” The words, spoken multiple times by Kim Cronk, president of the Commissioners, were music to the ears of New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board members concerning a myriad of major projects going on throughout […]
READ MOREAirport future: Taking off in a new direction?
Is it time for the New Castle Board of Aviation Commissioners to take off in a new direction as far as its consultant is concerned? At the end of a special BoAC meeting Monday, the potential end of a long-standing relationship with Woolpert, an Indianapolis firm, was part of a […]
READ MOREEDC director salutes Stellar efforts
A “Stellar” sort of glow illuminated the September meeting for the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. Board of directors. EDC President Corey Murphy took time before his regular report Sept. 12 to salute all of those in New Castle, Knightstown and Henry County who have been involved in the […]
READ MOREA foundation to build on for years to come
With its stately Roman-esque columns, the home of Henry County Community Foundation stands tall along Ind. 3. But the real “building” is seen in multiple locations outside New Castle, touching virtually every small community in every direction. Thursday morning, the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. board of directors heard first-hand about the […]
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