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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...

Logan Properties to break ground on Wabash spec building project

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October 7, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County and the City of Wabash are pleased to be joining Logan Properties and Nuway Construction in breaking ground on a new development project in the Wabash Northeast Business...

Grow Wabash County, Northeast Indiana Works to host community hiring event

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September 30, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County, in partnership with Northeast Indiana Works, will be hosting a Community Response Resource and Job Fair on Monday, Oct. 21.“Grow Wabash County is acutely aware of the challenges...

Simply Driven Workforce Solutions to open Wabash office

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September 27, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County and Downtown Wabash, Inc., invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 25, to celebrate the opening of Simply Driven Workforce Solutions’ new Wabash...

GWC scholarships yield CDL driving success for Wabash County students

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August 30, 2024

Wabash County, IN – This summer, four Wabash County residents who received funding through the Grow Wabash County scholarship program have successfully completed the training and passed driving tests to earn their Class A Commerical...

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...

GWC brings Wabash County to the world at SelectUSA 2024

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Tenille Zartman, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, recently returned from attending the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, MD, where she was joined by Wabash Mayor Scott Long and Sarah Delgadillo, director...

Kalenborn Abresist to be recognized as 2024 Business of the Year

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is thrilled to announce that Kalenborn Abresist has been selected as the 2024 Business of the Year and will be honored during Grow Wabash County’s Annual Dinner Celebration...

Wabash County named Stellar Pathways finalist

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Wabash County, IN – On Tuesday, June 18, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced that Wabash County was one of four finalists for the 2024 Stellar Pathways program."The Stellar Pathways program...

LDWC 2023-2024 graduates receive certificate, IUK micro-credential

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is proud to welcome 24 new graduates to its network of Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) alumni.These emerging leaders were recognized for their completion of the LDWC program...

Global Best To Invest 2024

Why should global rankings matter if the whole world is deglobalizing and reshoring?Because it’s possible they’re not doing that at all — at least, not yet.“The world is at a record high level of globalization...

The Risks and Realities of Megasite Mania: Navigating the Mid-Tier Client Landscape

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In the realm of economic development, the allure of megasite projects is undeniable. The promise of massive investment, job creation, and economic revitalization often captures the attention of policymakers, economic development professionals, and communities alike...

USDA Announces $22 Million to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers through the 2501 Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $22.3 million available to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate...

Three Tips For Small Business Borrowers In A High Interest Environment

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Entering 2024, indications were that inflation might be easing, and borrowers became hopeful that interest rate cuts would be on the horizon. Now, four months into the year, inflation remains sticky, and Federal Reserve Chair...

How to Master the Maze of Federal Funding in Manufacturing Site Selection

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Getting through the maze of federal funding and incentives in the world of manufacturing site selection and facility planning is akin to a high-stakes chess game. It's not just about the allure of the funds;...

Grow Wabash County offers robust slate of entrepreneurial supports

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Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is excited to share its slate of resources, new and existing, to help better support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.To boost our abilities to better serve our...

Wabash named Top 100 Micropolitan by Site Selector Magazine

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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...

Bubbles & Boba to celebrate grand opening in downtown Wabash

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September 13, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County and Downtown Wabash, Inc. are excited to be welcoming Bubbles & Boba to the local business community during its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18."Grow...

Registration open for Leadership Development 2024 - 2025 cohort

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August 27, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Registration is open for the 2024-2025 cohort of Grow Wabash County’s flagship Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) program.This eight-month program focuses on equipping and empowering local young professionals and emerging leaders...

Nightmare Factory to bring tricks and treats to Wabash

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August 22, 2024

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County is looking forward to kicking off “spooky season” with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Nightmare Factory."We are happy to welcome The Nightmare...

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...

Young Professionals Imagine a Future in Wabash County

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For students nearing the completion of a degree program and considering professional options after college, deciding on potential job offers often involves contemplating the pros and cons of new communities. Wabash County helps simplify that...

IU Kokomo awards first microcredentials

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Release & Photo courtesy of IU KokomoKOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo awarded its first microcredentials to participants in a Wabash County leadership development program.Twenty-one people earned the microcredential – or non-credit bearing certification –...

Launch Your Small Business in Wabash County with Brightpoint Development Fund

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Wabash County, IN, is the perfect place to launch your business, with many resources available to help with the process. Small business funding programs can assist new enterprises in starting and contributing to their growth.For...

Grow Wabash County announces Tenille Zartman as new President & CEO

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December 20, 2023

WABASH COUNTY, IN - Grow Wabash County, the county's economic development and chamber organization, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tenille Zartman to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 16,...