Tag: jobs

EDC members learn of possible new jobs in Middletown

A Middletown building with a revered past will soon be site of a brighter economic future for northwestern Henry County. At the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. March meeting, board members learned that the second-largest community will be the new home for BCW Supplies, an Anderson company wanting to […]

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Infrastructure is key to growth

One of the main arteries of Henry County could bring new life to the area. Interstate 70 does more than just give locals a quick way to a Colts game. It gets products to market and employees to work. The connection of Ind. 3 to I-70 is seen by local leaders as […]

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Local factory planning to expand, increase workforce

The Henry County Council may have broken the record for its shortest meeting Wednesday afternoon, adjourning just under the half-hour mark. The council is preparing for the 2019 budget year and didn’t have too many accounting issues to handle this week. The biggest project on their agenda was a request […]

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Indiana’s INTERNnet Program is a Catalyst for Experiential Learning

Indiana’s INTERNnet program is a key strategy for retaining Indiana’s talented students. The power of an internship is mighty, especially since jobs are the primary reason that people stay or leave the Henry County community. What qualifies as an internship?  An internship is a form of structured and supervised experiential […]

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Increase Employee Retention with this Valuable Tool

Low unemployment in the area is great news… unless you’re an employer struggling with continual employee turnover. At the New Castle-Henry County EDC, we have a tool to help you with your retention strategy: Job Profiling through ACT WorkKeys. This nationally proven job profile program provides employers with countless benefits […]

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