INDIANAPOLIS (July 15, 2015) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors today announced members of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative Strategic Review Committee, who will be responsible for reviewing regional plan submissions and providing recommendations for funding. “The Regional Cities Initiative has sparked tremendous energy and action …
Read More »Governor Pence Thanks National FFA Organization for Relocating National Convention & Expo to Indianapolis
Indianapolis – At a press conference, Governor Mike Pence thanked the National FFA Organization for bringing their National Convention & Expo back home again to Indianapolis through the year 2024, a move expected to generate more than $300 million in economic impact. “Indiana is ready and committed to support this …
Read More »Hendricks Power Member Appreciation Day at Hendricks County 4-H Fair
Avon, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative invites members of the co-op to “Member Appreciation Day” on Thursday, July 23, 2015. We encourage members to join us in the Sponsor of the Day Pavilion at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Hendricks Power members will receive …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County’s Tourism Grant Program Fall Cycle Opens
DANVILLE, IN (July 15, 2015) – Organizations or even individuals needing funding assistance for a project that will enhance tourism or bring visitors to Hendricks County have an opportunity to request as much as $2,500 this summer. Visit Hendricks County recently opened its fall cycle for the Tourism Enhancement Development …
Read More »Governor Pence Applauds Amazon’s Decision to Add 2,000 Jobs to Indiana
Indianapolis – Today, Governor Pence released the following statement applauding Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to add 2,000 jobs in Indiana. “Because of Indiana’s low-cost, low-regulation business environment, Amazon is choosing to locate 2,000 of its new jobs right here in the Hoosier state,” said Governor Mike Pence. “As the Crossroads …
Read More »Indiana Black Expo Governor’s Awards Recognize Ten Outstanding Hoosiers
Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence presented 10 outstanding African-American Hoosiers and community leaders from across the state with several different awards during the Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 45th Annual Summer Celebration (IBE) Governor’s Reception. “The men and women we honor today are uniquely Hoosier and fully embody the Hoosier …
Read More »Driver Injured in Rollover Crash on SR 243 in Putnam County
Putnam County—This morning at 11:19, Indiana State Police Troopers and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash on State Road 243 just north of Interstate 70. The roadway was closed for crash investigation and clean-up until approximately 1:22p.m. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 International tractor pulling a …
Read More »IndyGo Electric Buses Now Serving Passengers
INDIANAPOLIS (July 14, 2015) -IndyGo’s all-electric buses are now on the roads of Indianapolis, operating at a fourth of the cost of a traditional diesel bus. “Electric buses provide our passengers with a quieter, smoother ride, raising the bar for transit in the central Indiana region” says Mike Terry, president …
Read More »Indy Chamber applauds formation of Regional Development Authority
July 14, 2015 (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber lauded Monday’s vote of the Indianapolis City-County Council joining the cities of Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in a new Regional Development Authority (RDA). The alliance of Marion County and communities in Hamilton and Johnson allows the RDA to participate in the state’s …
Read More »Brownsburg Town Council seeks cost estimate for FY2016 Special Census
BROWNSBURG — Brownsburg Town Council gave approval at its July 9 meeting to request a cost estimate from the Census Bureau for a Special Census in FY2016. With a marked increase in single family and multi-unit residential housing as well as the Brownsburg East, Ward and Northfield at Wynne Farms annexations, …
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