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Wabash County, IN – On Thursday, April 9, Grow Wabash County hosted its annual Honor Student Luncheon, connecting members of the community and the top academic students in Wabash County’s High School Class of 2026.67 students were seated alongside professionals from the community, encouraging conversation about the professionals’ career journeys to Wabash County and the many opportunities available to students to pursue before, during, and after their postsecondary education.Neil Bever, Hoosier Chiropractic LLC, continued his tradition as event host, offering remarks and reflections from his own professional journey that ultimately led him back to Wabash County. The program also featured...

Wabash County, IN – The Wabash County business and professional community is invited to join Grow Wabash County at the Honeywell Public Golf 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 3 at the Honeywell Golf Course, 3360 Niccum Rd in Wabash, IN.As is tradition, this year’s WACCY Golf Outing will be more than just a golf outing. In addition to each team vying to take the WACCY Championship Belt away from the 2025 winners: Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, there will be...

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 21.“Strong communities don’t happen by accident, they are built by people who are willing to continually invest in themselves and in one another,” said Tenille Zartman, President & CEO of Grow Wabash County. “Leadership Development Wabash County is about more than a single class year. It’s about creating a pipeline of informed, engaged leaders who are prepared to step up, serve, and help move Wabash County forward...

Wabash County, IN (MARCH 6, 2026) – Grow Wabash County had the pleasure of celebrating the local ag community on Wednesday, March 4, during its annual Salute to Ag Dinner.Grow Wabash County and the Ag Committee were especially thrilled to be honoring the 2025 Farm Family of the year, the Brubaker Family, alongside the many other farmers and agricultural producers in Wabash County.After Howard Halderman’s welcome remarks and various trivia about Wabash County’s importance to the global agriculture industry, Ted Little delivered the invocation and dinner from Poole’s Meat Market was served. Desserts were provided by Bailey’s Pizza Parlor in...

Wabash County, IN  – Grow Wabash County’s county-wide high school entrepreneurship and career focused program brought students to the Indiana Statehouse as part of the AIM (Accelerating Indiana’s Municipalities) Legislative Day Event, giving students an inspiring look at the future of business, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities in Indiana."It was impactful for the students to see the amount of activity at the statehouse. The questions they asked were insightful, and their thirst for more understanding was encouraging. Opportunities like this are vital for the development of our county as these students are our future business owners, governmental leaders and hopefully, residents,"...

Wabash County, IN (FEB. 23, 2026) – The theme for Grow Wabash County’s sold out ninth annual State of Our Communities event on Thursday, Feb. 19, centered being energized for the future of Wabash County.The community speakers featured were Cheryl Ross from the Wabash County Commissioners, Tracie Hensley from the Town of LaFontaine, Andrew King from the Town of Lagro, Adam Penrod from the Town of North Manchester, Bob Ferguson from the Town of Roann, and Mayor Scott Long from the City of Wabash.Tenille Zartman, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, emceed the annual event. During her opening remarks,...

Press release courtesy of Indiana Economic Development AssociationINDIANAPOLIS, IN – At the Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) Annual Meeting this December, our community of practitioners came together not just to reflect on a year of progress, but to empower the leaders who will guide our shared mission forward.We are proud to announce the election of our new Board Members and Officers for the upcoming year. These individuals represent the heart of Indiana's economic development profession—bringing diverse expertise from urban centers to rural towns, all united by a single goal: creating opportunity for every Hoosier.“The Indiana Economic Development Association has been...

The Learn More Center has opened a new adult education facility in Wabash County, designed to meet a growing demand for workforce training, high school equivalency preparation, and career-focused skill development. Classes in the new building began on August 11, with a ribbon-cutting and community open house scheduled for September 25.This facility represents the most comprehensive adult learning site in the county to date. Open four days a week with extended evening hours, it is built to serve 200 students annually, with a goal of 50 to 55 High School Equivalency graduates. Programs include basic literacy and diploma preparation, career...

Change is one of the few things that are constant in all aspects of life. And, workplace culture is shifting as more Baby Boomers retire, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z workers replace them. These groups often approach communication, technology, and leadership differently. If businesses ignore these differences, the result can be miscommunication, reduced efficiency, and weaker retention. Multigenerational Teams Drive Business Development When Managed WellFew organizations report confidence in leading intergenerational teams. This leadership gap matters because mismanaged workplace dynamics scale beyond the office. Businesses that fail to integrate younger workers effectively face higher turnover, stalled innovation, and long-term talent...

Modular Homes Offer a Smarter, Faster, More Affordable Path to HousingModular housing is too often misunderstood. When people hear the word “modular,” many picture a mobile home or a shipping container unit. But that’s not what’s on the table. True modular homes are built to the same codes, undergo the same inspections, and are constructed on the same foundations as site-built homes. And in many cases, they’re built stronger, delivered faster, and cost far less.For communities and developers facing tight timelines, zoning constraints, and shrinking budgets, modular construction presents a strategic opportunity, not a compromise.Modular Means Permanent, Customizable Housing That...

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 downtown districts a top destination by prioritizing their revitalization and preservation.Through the dedication of the Main Street organizations of Manchester Alive, Downtown Wabash Inc., Roann Main Street, Lagro Main Street, and LaFontaine Main Street, the county has placed itself as a leader in community-driven economic development. These organizations are much more than just advocates for small community downtown aesthetics. They are engines for growth that...