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...

Boone EDC announces Economic Development Manager

Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) announces the hiring of Rachel Huser as Economic Development Manager. Huser will assist with business attraction and expansion projects for small and large businesses in addition to...

Nominations open for Community Impact Award

Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) is accepting nominations for its Community Impact Award. “The purpose of the Boone EDC Community Impact Award is to recognize a for-profit company that has made significant contributions to...