INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 6, 2020) – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a third consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana, with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 296 commitments from companies to locate or grow in the state. Together, these businesses plan to invest more than …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Names Assistant Town Manager and Economic Development Director
Brownsburg — The Town of Brownsburg welcomes two new members to its administrative staff. Al Geans has been named as Assistant Town Manager and Debbie Cook will serve as the municipality’s Economic Development Director. Geans has more than 10 years of leadership experience specifically in local government and nonprofit operations …
Read More »Avon and Plainfield Community School Systems Among the Recipients of K-12 STEM Acceleration Grants
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the recipients of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Acceleration Grants. The awards will allow districts to accelerate, scale, or implement a STEM curricula grounded in problem/project-based or inquiry-based pedagogy, and incorporating teacher training and support. “A STEM education …
Read More »Fresh Baby Food Startup, gBeta Alum Growing Production Operations in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 20, 2019) – Café Baby, a producer of fresh, highly-nutritious baby food, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indianapolis, leasing new space that will serve as the company’s headquarters and first retail store. Founded in 2016, the company is an alum of gener8tor’s gBETA program, the state’s first …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest 16-year-old for Robbery and Murder
IMPD Homicide Detectives were granted an arrest warrant for 16-year-old Dejuan Taylor for Robbery and the Murder of 16-year-old Elijah Taylor. Dejuan Taylor was apprehended this morning without incident and taken to the Marion County Jail. Dejuan Taylor Dejuan Taylor has been charged as an adult. A copy of the probable …
Read More »Hendricks County Health Department Offers Five Ways to Stay Safe and Healthy this Winter
HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – As we enter the holiday season, frigid temperatures and snowfall have already settled over Central Indiana. With these winter weather events comes higher risks to families and individuals related to power outages, time spent outdoors, and travelling on slick roadways. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials …
Read More »Brownsburg Seeks Public Input in a Survey for the New Brownsburg Transportation Plan
The Town of Brownsburg will be updating and consolidating the 2009 Thoroughfare Plan and 2014 Active Transportation Plan into a single comprehensive document. An open house was held Dec. 16 to gain public input. Town leaders use the plan to assist them in assessing and improving the transportation system in …
Read More »The Town of Brownsburg Offers These Helpful Tips for Snow Plow Season
When wintry weather is in the forecast, please keep these things in mind regarding the Town of Brownsburg’s snow removal practices. Our objective is to make all the Town roads safe and passable during ice and snow events.The Town’s policy calls for plowing to begin with 2 inches of snowfall. As …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Christmas Tree Pickup Begins December 30th
Residents can take advantage of the Town’s Christmas tree recycling service beginning December 30. Set your natural Christmas tree out behind the curb, not in the street, for weekly pickup. Please make sure all ornaments, lights and decorations are removed. Do not bag the tree. Note, there will not be pickup …
Read More »Hoosier Students Invited to Pitch Innovative Ideas in Statewide Competition
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 19, 2019) – Applications for the 2020 Innovate WithIN™ pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education, Ball State University and STARTedUP Foundation, are open to high school students across Indiana. Student teams are invited to submit video pitches online before Feb. 7, 2020, …
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