The Grant County Economic Growth Council and sponsor, STAR Financial Bank, hosted the annual Investor Appreciation Ceremony at the Firewater Mill. Each year the event honors the for-profit businesses committed to growing their businesses in Grant County – in turn, investing in the local economy.

Economic development is fundamental in making transformational impact. It’s a multifaceted process that involves creating an environment that fosters sustainable economic growth, increases employment opportunities, and improves the standard of living for residents.

Grant County is a hidden gem in the heart of the Midwest that offers a great quality of life for its residents and excellent educational opportunities for students. With its affordable cost of living, friendly community, and diverse range of higher education options, your plan for higher education should include Grant County.

In November 2022, the Grant County Economic Growth Council worked with students at Taylor University to create a job search series. What started solely as a student resource, turned into a workforce development tool valuable for all ages entering or transitioning into the workforce.

In recent years, the significance of mental health awareness in communities has grown. However, individuals facing mental health conditions continue to experience stigma despite these advancements. Mental health awareness has become a global matter with a universal disparity between those who need care and those with access to it.

The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership has added a new feature to the Forge Your Path website, a lifestyle marketing brand that aims to establish ECI as a destination where people want to live, work, and play. 

The GCEGC attends the Indiana Youth Institute conference and brainstorms ideas for collaboration in education and child environment with other Grant County leaders.

Juneteenth is an important day of remembrance for the freedom that African Americans received in 1865 after generations of sanctioned enslavement.  We, at the Grant County Economic Growth Council, recognize the significance of this day and choose to honor it by praising the progress that has been made in our local community, economy, and society at large. As we celebrate the opportunity for all individuals to be a part of our business community, we remain committed to actions, not words. 

Growth Council partner, Wiley Metals, is celebrating 40 years of service to the community.

Marion Regional Career Center is proud to announce that one of its students was honored recently by the state for his outstanding work!