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Wabash named Top 100 Micropolitan by Site Selector Magazine for second year in a row

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Release excerpts courtesy of Site Selector Magazine[Site Selector Magazine] has awarded the Governor’s Cup annually since 1988, based on new and expanded corporate facilities as tracked by the proprietary Conway Projects Database. Site Selection, published...

LDWC Alumni invited to May 15 Graduation Mixer

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is calling upon its network of Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) alumni to help celebrate the current graduating cohort at a graduation mixer on Thursday, May 15."The LDWC...

WACCY Golf Outing tees off June 4

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Wabash County, IN – 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...

Why Workforce Readiness Can’t Wait

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I spent 30 years at Lockheed Martin, 20 of which were in site selection, workforce development, and real estate disciplines, followed by the last 11 years consulting in the tech sector. Site selection has come...

Study: Reshoring Institute Looks At U.S. Minimum Wage Rates

The Reshoring Institute has published a “2025 Minimum Wage Rate Study” that identifies the costs across the United States to pay workers, including those working in manufacturing jobs. Minimum wage rates continue to rise, and...

Expert Strategies to Add to Your Small Business's Playbook This Tax Season

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Small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners navigate numerous responsibilities, and tax obligations are an essential aspect of managing a successful operation. Although many entrepreneurs view tax season as a challenge, integrating tax planning into an...

How Rural Communities Can Overcome Workforce Challenges Through Strategic Marketing

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The Workforce Crisis in Rural AmericaWorkforce shortages are one of the biggest obstacles rural communities face today. Businesses are struggling to fill open positions, young professionals are leaving for bigger cities, and many rural regions...

Growing Leaders in Agriculture: Heartland Career Center's Precision Agriculture Program

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February 13, 2025

Heartland Career Center's Precision Agriculture Program students are learning in-demand skills, ready to start their agriculture career. From learning to pilot a drone of acres of farmland, collect data to optimize crop yields and install...

Wabash County named Stellar Pathways designee

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December 17, 2024

Read the official announcement from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) here.Wabash County, IN – Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced Wabash County as one of two...

Wabash industrial land earns Shovel Ready Gold designation

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December 12, 2024

Wabash County, IN – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) has officially awarded its “Shovel Ready Gold” designation to a 232-acre parcel of land in the Wedcor Industrial Park.The “Shovel Ready” designation...

Logan Properties Breaks Ground on Wabash Spec Building

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October 29, 2024

Release courtesy of Nuway ConstructionWabash, IN – Logan Properties broke ground on a Spec Building located in the Wabash Northeast Business Complex. Martin Huttenlocker, Developer at Logan Properties, shared his excitement about the project, saying,...

Wabash County Adult Learning Center to Open in Spring 2025

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October 18, 2024

Release courtesy of Learn More CenterWabash, IN — Construction of an Adult Learning Center is underway at 1100 Cass Street, Wabash, the former Miller Furniture Store. Wabash County industry, economic development, education, government, and philanthropy...

High-potential industrial sites in Fulton, Wabash counties selected for Duke Energy's 2024 Site Readiness Program

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October 8, 2024

News release and photo courtesy of Duke EnergyPLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy has selected two properties in Fulton and Wabash counties for inclusion in its 2024 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial...

Manchester receives $12.1 million through Lilly Endowment’s College and Community Collaboration initiative

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August 20, 2024

Press release courtesy of Manchester UniversityManchester University has received a grant of $12.1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant will support efforts to develop a park...

The Pool Store to make splash in Wabash business community

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is thrilled to be celebrating the opening of The Pool Store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 22."Grow Wabash County is thrilled to celebrate the opening...

Honor Student Luncheon connects students, community leaders

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Wabash County, IN – On Thursday, April 10, Grow Wabash County hosted its annual Honor Student Luncheon, connecting members of the community and the top academic students in Wabash County’s Class of 2025.Neil Bever, owner...

Five Main Streets, One County: How Wabash County's Main Street Organizations Are Building Stronger Communities

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In a county of just over 30,000 people, having five active and engaged Main Street organizations is nothing short of remarkable. Wabash County, Indiana, stands out among rural communities for its commitment to making its...

Wabash, IN: A Rising Destination for Business Growth and Quality of Life

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Wabash, Indiana, is making waves in the economic development landscape, earning a well-deserved spot on Site Selection Magazine's 2024 Top Micropolitan List. Ranked tied for 39th, it is an impressive jump from its previous tied...

Undaunted, Mike Haarer Coaching to host leadership series with Grow Wabash County

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is excited to provide a new opportunity for its investors and local employers to pursue leadership development training in partnership with Undaunted and Mike Haarer Coaching.This four-session program...

GWC Investors invited to exclusive legislative updates with Yakym, Zay & Sweet

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is thrilled to be hosting two different legislative updates exclusively for Grow Wabash County investors.This spring, Grow Wabash County will host a legislative update with Congressman Rudy Yakym...

2025 GWC Ag Dinner celebrates Merrick Farms, local farming community

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County had the pleasure of celebrating the local ag community on Wednesday, March 5, during its 15th annual Salute to Ag Dinner.In addition to recognizing the Wabash County farming...

Why Hiring Interns is One of the Smartest Investments Your Business Can Make

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Hiring interns delivers measurable returns on investment (ROI) for businesses across all industries. They contribute to productivity while gaining hands-on experience and often introduce fresh ideas that drive innovation. Interns bring enthusiasm and a willingness...

Grow Wabash County welcomes McKenzie Moorman as spring intern

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February 12, 2025

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County would like to welcome Southwood High school student, McKenzie Moorman, as the organization’s intern for spring 2025.Moorman is a senior at Southwood, set to graduate in the spring...

Powering the Future: Strategies for Attracting and Supporting Energy-Intensive Projects

January 7, 2025

At the December 2024 conference, a panel of experts convened to discuss the critical factors in attracting and supporting energy-intensive industries, such as data centers and large-scale manufacturing facilities. This session explored how economic developers...

Tariff 101: The What, How, and the Potential Impact of Tariffs on Wabash County, IN

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December 20, 2024

Tariffs are often discussed in the context of global trade wars and national economies, but their widespread use has the potential to impact local communities. Understanding tariffs, how they work, and their local effects is...

Indiana Allocates Funding to Accelerate Critical Small Business Growth, Improvement and Innovation

December 17, 2024

The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) will again help Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses connect with professional assistance through its Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP) in 2025.Applications for the initiative, which is designed...

Get Paid to Live in Wabash County, IN: Discover a New Way to Work and Live

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November 27, 2024

What if relocating to a charming, close-knit community came with more than just a change of scenery? What if it came with financial incentives, incredible quality of life benefits, and the chance to significantly lower...

Discovering Agricultural Careers through 4-H Programs in Wabash County

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October 24, 2024

When most people think of agriculture, their minds go straight to farming. But, the agriculture industry holds a world of opportunities beyond farming. Programs like 4-H Wabash County are giving kids of all ages a...

Four receive scholarships for 2024-2025 LDWC cohort

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October 24, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County would like to thank the many organizations that contributed funding to provide scholarships to four emerging leaders in Wabash County to allow them to attend the 2024-2025 Leadership...

From Line to Leader: Homegrown Employees to Guide Your Company’s Future

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In an all too common theme, manufacturers nationwide struggle with external applicant searches to fill their open positions. Many invest in hiring events and recruitment strategies to fill the critical roles for their operation’s success...

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