State of Our Communities to spotlight local wins, future goals

Wabash County, IN – Grow Wabash County invites its investors and members of the community to attend the annual State of Our Communities event scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Honeywell Center.  

Every year, this event allows Grow Wabash County to put the spotlight on the great work being done all over Wabash County.

This celebration will feature representatives from each incorporated community in Wabash County, including the Town of LaFontaine, the Town of Lagro, the Town of North Manchester, the Town of Roann, the City of Wabash and Wabash County at-large. Each community will be given time during the event to highlight the wins their communities celebrated in 2025 and the plans they have for 2026 and beyond to keep the momentum going towards greater growth and prosperity for Wabash County as a whole.

“The State of Our Communities event is one of our favorite traditions because it brings all of Wabash County together to celebrate progress and share plans for the future,” said Tenille Zartman, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. “We believe collaboration is the key to growth, and this event showcases the incredible work being done in every corner of our county by our dedicated elected leaders.”

The event will begin with breakfast in Legacy Hall starting at 7:30 a.m. with presentations to begin shortly after.

Registration for sponsorships and tickets are now open for the 2026 State of Our Communities event on the Grow Wabash County website or by contacting Jana Thibos at jana@growwabashcounty.com or 260-563-5258.