Dozens 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 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. […]
READ MORELaunch Night Leads To Community Coffee Spot
Last March, Ben Hamm stood before the crowd and judges at the Business Builder Launch Night and presented the dream he and his wife Emily had: a coffeehouse in downtown New Castle. The Hamms won the competition and used the funds to purchase a point-of-sale system. This system is a […]
READ MOREHenry County a designated broadband ready community
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch commends local efforts Henry County is officially a designated Broadband Ready Community. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch made the formal announcement Wednesday afternoon during a visit to the Henry County Courthouse. Broadband is also known as high-speed internet. Crouch called it the next great economic frontier […]
READ MOREA closer look at regional wage study
Childcare costs are a concern for most employers. Earlier this month, county officials got a look at a wage and benefit survey for Henry and seven other counties. The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) partnered with other counties in the East Central Indiana region to conduct a […]
READ MOREHarbor Freight on its way to New Castle
Harbor Freight Tools confirmed this week they will open a new location in Henry County in the next few months. The tool and accessory company plans to move into 1709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle. Local residents may remember when this location was a Staples or the JT Mega Discount […]
READ MOREPull up a seat & have a cold one
Maybe it’s a craft beer aficionado looking for the next great local taste, a novice to beverages who wants to try something new, or a family looking for a fun downtown experience where they can connect with others. Whoever sits down, Mike and Teresa Schembre hope area patrons will be […]
READ MOREEDC Shares Findings From Entrepreneurship Study
Larger employers usually take the headlines when it comes to economic development. The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) serves large employers and is also focusing on entrepreneurship as an economic growth strategy. […]
READ MOREEDC Offers Training Grants
The EDC, in partnership with the Henry County Redevelopment Commission, has launched a pilot matching grant program for incumbent employee training. Employers are encouraged to request up to $7,500 in a matching grant for incumbent employee training. Employers must match the training grant dollar for dollar from company funds. For […]
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