Saddle 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 MORETIF: A Powerful Tool For Economic Development
In 1984, Henry County Commissioners made the bold move of adding the option of Tax Increment Finance to the county’s economic development toolbox. TIF captures increases in assessed value from new development to finance projects designed to stimulate economic development activity. […]
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 […]
READ MORECobblestone Hotel considering New Castle location
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is considering a New Castle location, but needs a local franchise owner. Corey Murphy, president and CEO of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation, spoke at the May 10 Henry County Commissioners meeting to provide an update on efforts to attract a new hotel to […]
READ MORELocal EDC President Graduates From Tourism Academy
Corey Murphy, President of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation and Henry County Destination Development, recently graduated from the Indiana Tourism Academy. Murphy is one of the 12 members from across the state in the inaugural class. The academy is presented by the Indiana Tourism Association, with a mission […]
READ MORESmall Business Grants Available
Henry County is offering a grant program for small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
READ MOREFuture Candy Company, Three Other Startups Awarded Cash as ‘Business Builders’ Winners
A total of six bold, brave entrepreneurs vied for funding to support their business plans at the recent Business Builders Pitch Competition. […]
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