Celebrating #EconDevWeek

Communities across the nation are marking this week as the fourth annual Economic Development Week (#EconDevWeek), celebrating the contributions by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities. Here at the Boone County...

Japan Journals – Day 3

We said goodbye to Tokyo today and headed south to Nagoya to start the second half of our trip. One of my favorite things about Japan is the Shinkansen, the bullet trains that travel more than 180 miles per hour. It’s easy, smooth, and relaxing, and if I could travel...

Japan Journals – Day 2

We’ve spent the entire day in Tokyo today calling upon our existing Lebanon businesses. Our first visit was with Subaru, a major driver (pun intended) of Boone County’s growth. Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette employs many Boone County residents, but we also...

Japan Journals – Day 1

We’re taking Boone County global this week, making a return trip to Japan after last visiting in May 2016. County Councilwoman Elise Nieshalla is joining me (Boone EDC Executive Director Molly Whitehead) this week to represent Boone County and the municipalities we...