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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County has received confirmation from Owens Corning regarding its intentions to close its Thermafiber manufacturing facility located in Wabash.
“It is always a difficult day when our community loses a large employer like Owens Corning Thermafiber,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow...
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County would like to congratulate the 25 emerging leaders for their completion of the Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) program as part of the 2022-2023 cohort.
These 25 graduates were recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, May 18th, in the Parkview Ballroom at...
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County invites its investors and community partners to attend their upcoming event featuring Alex Downard, director of Imagine One 85, on Tuesday, June 27.
During this event, Downard will be providing a recap of the Imagine One 85 planning process, highlight what the...
The folks at Grow Wabash County are celebrating economic developers this week! With Spring being a period of growth and life, it is the perfect time to recognize the important work of economic developers.
From May 8th through the 12th during Economic Development Week 2023, we show our appreciation...
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County invites the community of Wabash County to welcome Wabash County’s newest business, Drive Now Auto Sales, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31.
“I am excited to open this location in Wabash because I believe this...
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is excited to invite its investors to an exclusive Legislative Q&A event with local legislators Lorissa Sweet and Andy Zay on Thursday, June 1, at 2 p.m. in the Grow Wabash County conference room, 214 South Wabash Street in Wabash.
As the...
Wabash County, IN (APRIL 21, 2023) – The Wabash County business community is invited to join Grow Wabash County at the Honeywell course for a day of golf, networking and friendly competition at its annual WACCY Golf Outing.
This year’s outing will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at...
As an economic developer, you understand that economic recessions can wreak havoc on local businesses and communities. These times of economic uncertainty cause businesses to shut down, people to lose jobs, and local economies to crumble. However, with the right strategies, you can recession-proof your economic development efforts and ensure...
Meet Alex Downard who is leading the implementation efforts of the Imagine One 85 initiative in Wabash County, Indiana. Launched in 2020, Imagine One 85 is a plan to address and put an end to Wabash County’s population decline by following strategic initiatives involving housing, workforce development, early childhood schooling,...
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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County and Freedom Academy have partnered to launch the Empower Hour Lunch and Learn series featuring programming on various leadership topics.
The Empower Hour series will be facilitated by E. Jake Gamble. Gamble is an executive coach, corporate trainer, leadership/performance advisor, and...
When Ikea Canada introduced its new Design Studios in Ontario and Quebec, it did so with the intention of creating an entirely new shopping experience. These small concept stores located in urban centers offer personalized design services and one-to-one planning—a far cry from the traditional Ikea shopping trip that centers...
How Do I Know I'm Getting the Most Out of My Business? The Answer Is Obvious — Yet Overlooked.
Mar 21 2023Today's digital world has opened up many opportunities for small businesses to leverage data and maximize their marketing ROI. First-party data allows businesses to develop customer insights, optimize campaigns, track performance metrics and create targeted strategies.
With first-party data in hand, small business owners have access to valuable consumer...
Every generation worries about the changing expectations of "kids these days." But the pandemic changed the labor market, and this new generation of young people entered with an advantage — more power and new demands.
Now, leaders are concerned with how hard it is to get people back into...
If you’re not incorporating artificial intelligence into your work in some way, you’re behind the curve. Even the most suspicious and non-technical entrepreneurs could save time and money making use of the tools available, let alone those thinking bigger with AI and creating their own.
I asked entrepreneurs across all industries...
Enhance Your Community’s Quality Of Life to Attract More Workers & Support Current Residents
Mar 20 2023Economic developers focused on quality of life improvements are finding it easier to attract workers to their community. As flexible work arrangements become more common, people are searching for prioritizing communities they will enjoy living in when conducting a job search. There are grants that can help to fund these...
Indiana Innovation, EV Industry Growth on World’s Stage at InterBattery Conference in South Korea
Mar 20 2023Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers concluded an economic development trip to Asia on Friday, wrapping up a week in Japan and the Republic of Korea focused on accelerating investment and innovation in high-growth, future-focused industries.
Read the complete article from Indiana Economic Development Corp here.
As we weigh yet another strong jobs report against persistent inflation and the looming threat of a recession, we have to acknowledge that the workforce has transformed and now plays by a different set of rules and is motivated by a different set of factors. Leaders take note.
The...
People have claimed that Gen Z workers are “quiet quitting.” That is, doing the bare minimum to maintain their position at work.
This behavior isn’t explained by some stark generational divide that’s left young people devoid of ambition while their seasoned counterparts maintain a no-nonsense work ethic that’s driven...
Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County’s 13th annual Salute to Ag Dinner on Wednesday, March 8, celebrated the many agricultural producers and farm families that have worked, grown and produced in Wabash County for decades.
Howard Halderman, chair of Grow Wabash County’s Ag Committee, emceed the annual event,...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 independent businesses from 47 states and 2 territories for the first two rounds of a new grant program to add innovative domestic fertilizer production capacity.
USDA also...
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced a partnership with Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) to distribute $3 million to increase the recruitment and retention of engineering and nursing graduates across Indiana. The two organizations launched two new initiatives that will sustainably distribute the grant funding to graduates of...
A coalition of states including Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin are competing for substantial federal funding in order to execute clean hydrogen production and use initiatives, supporting decarbonization, manufacturing, and community economic benefits in the region.
Read the complete article from Indiana Economic Development Crop here.
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Wabash County, IN (MARCH 10, 2023) – Grow Wabash County is accepting applications for candidates to fill two new positions on the GWC team: Investor Services & Events Project Manager and Office Administrator.
Investor Services & Events Project Manager
The two main roles for the Investor Service & Events...
Sec. Chambers to Pursue Electrification, Future-Focused Innovation, Industry Growth in Asia
Mar 8 2023Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers will lead an economic development trip to Japan and the Republic of Korea next week, arriving in Tokyo on March 12 and departing Seoul on March 17. In Asia, the Secretary will showcase Indiana’s battery and electric vehicle industries at the InterBattery Conference in...