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What’s Happening in Boone County: June 4 – 7
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County this weekend! We encourage everyone to review the BackOnTrack-IN Guidelines which recommend social distancing and wearing a face covering. Thursday, June 4 Get your art fix at the Sugar...
Conversation: Town of Whitestown and Small Businesses
Do you know how Whitestown got its name? Learn more about the Town of Whitestown as well as their part in making sure small businesses continue to play a role in our local economy. Boone EDC Executive Director Molly Whitehead sits down with Whitestown Town...
More than $140,000 available as Whitestown, Lebanon fund Small Business Economic Relief Fund
Boone County, Ind.—. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, each government has allocated $50,000 for their respective small businesses. The increase in funding has made more than $140,000 available for requesting Boone County small businesses. The Boone...
Conversation: City of Lebanon and Investing in Small Business
In this conversation, Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry talks with Executive Director Molly Whitehead about the City of Lebanon’s investment in Lebanon small businesses through the Small Business Relief Fund. Mayor Gentry also discusses revitalizing the downtown...
6 Creative Ways to Adjust Your Small Business During COVID-19
Small Business is changing. As you pivot to meet these changes, prepare for a new normal now by applying for the Small Business Economic Relief Fund to creatively support your business during this unprecedented time. Our simplified loan process has a...
Conversation: Boone EDC & MonoSol on supporting small businesses in Boone County
Did you know that the dissolvable film for Tide Pods is made in Lebanon? Even better, the company responsible is also investing in our local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Take a listen to our one-on-one conversation with Scott Bening, CEO of...
Boone EDC helps businesses pivot during COVID-19 with first economic relief fund recipients as City of Lebanon joins effort
The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) has approved its first loan recipients of the Boone County Small Business Economic Relief Fund. No Label Studio and Eagle Insulation & Construction, both of Zionsville, are awarded funds to assist...
Lebanon Youth Council, Boone EDC partner for mural project grant
The Lebanon Youth Council, in partnership with the Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC), was recently awarded a matching placemaking grant through Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to commission an interactive mural in...
Boone EDC launches effort to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19
Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) announces resources for local businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Boone EDC has created the Small Business Economic Relief Fund and launched a centralized hub on its website as a...
Boone EDC to host grant workshop for local community art projects
Boone County nonprofits interested in completing an arts project are encouraged to attend a workshop on January 8 to learn about available funding from the Indiana Arts Commission.
Group1001 to Expand to New Location in Zionsville, IN
As part of its ongoing growth and expansion plan, Group1001, the Indiana-based insurance holding company, has announced today that it purchased the former LIDS building in Zionsville.
Holiday Fun Abounds in Boone County
Holiday fun abounds in Boone County this month! Check out some of what’s happening.
Whitestown wine bar opens with help from Boone EDC Microloan Program
The Cork & Barrel, a start-up wine bar, has opened in Whitestown with help from the Boone EDC Microloan Program.
Top 5 takeaways from IEDC 2019
Our Economic Development Manager Rachel Huser and I recently attended the International Economic Development Council’s annual conference. This was a good learning opportunity for us, and we’re grateful to our partners at Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development...
More than 800 jobs available at the Boone County Job Fair on September 18
Employers are looking to fill more than 800 jobs at the Boone County Job Fair, presented by the Boone EDC, on Wednesday, September 18 from 4-7 p.m. at Zionsville Town Hall.
Boone EDC launches WorkInBoone.com
The Boone EDC has launched a website to help connect job seekers with career opportunities in Boone County. The website, www.WorkInBoone.com, features an interactive map that offers the ability to filter Boone County companies by industry.
Meet our intern Mary
The Boone EDC is pleased to host Lebanon High School senior Mary Brown as part of the Career Engagement program.
Indiana-grown manufacturer increasing Boone County workforce
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (July 23, 2019) – Gravel Conveyors Inc. (dba GCI Slingers), a manufacturer of commercial materials placement machines, announced plans today to expand its operations in central Indiana, with plans to more than double its workforce and create up to...
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