News Archive
2012 I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge
January 23, 2012
University students compete to develop the best solution to a local social or economic problem.
Growth Council Welcomes Employees to New Positions
January 2, 2012
Staffing changes include the promotion of Erin Wheeler to Marketing and Communications Director. In addition, the new faces of the Growth Council are Emily Moore and Cathryn Rohrman.
ZIVELO honored as Young Entrepreneur
December 20, 2011
ZIVELO Named to Empact100 List of Top 100 Companies Run by Young Entrepreneurs, Aged 30 and Under.CEO to be Honored at the White House for Aiding the Economy and Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs
2011 Young Entrepreneur's Program Concludes
December 12, 2011
12 + 1 Bakery takes the cake at the conclusion of the 10 week long pilot Young Entrepreneur's Program.
2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship
November 18, 2011
On November 18th the Grant County Economic Growth Council hosted its fifth Spirit of Entrepreneurship Luncheon as a part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is hosted by the Kauffman Foundation. Salin Bank sponsored this year's 2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship event and award.
2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Nominations
September 26, 2011
Do you know a local Grant County entrepreneur that deserves this year's award? See below to see if they fit the criteria and make your nomination to the Growth Council for the 2011 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award!
Young Entrepreneurs Hold the Key
September 25, 2011
The heart of untapped potential for American success lies in the hands of today’s teenagers and twenty year olds. Job creation and expansion are dependent on the up and coming revolutionary entrepreneurial ventures. Countless unrealized ideas are yet to be invented by young entrepreneurs, and with the rapid advancement of technology and the internet, the business world’s future is limitless. Which of today’s youth will be the next face of American innovation?
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH’S MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINAR
August 8, 2011
Early this month, the Growth Council participated in the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Community Program.
Investing to Make the World a Better Place
July 31, 2011
How does the way you spend your money make you feel? An article published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of Consumer Psychology reported that the way money is spent does have an effect on human happiness. When money is spent to help others, such as supporting a local charity, consistent positive feelings are produced.
Ahead of the Curve
June 26, 2011
Entrepreneurship is about living on the cutting edge, being the first to offer an innovative product or service to the public and then staying ahead of competitors to ensure your business’s success. You have to be smarter and faster than other businesses.
IEDC 2011 Spring Conference
June 10, 2011
At the beginning of this week the Economic Growth Council team headed to Indianapolis to attend the International Economic Development Council's 2011 Spring Conference. This year's theme was Understanding Tomorrow's Industries of Today: The Landscape of the Future. Some of the topics covered included entrepreneurship, digital economy, clean tech, life sciences, and the future of manufacturing.
Why Entreprenuership Is Important
May 29, 2011
Entrepreneurship has become a hot topic over the last couple of years as the economic crisis has continued. Start-ups appearing across the United States range from mobile phone apps, green living, to eclectic coffee shops, with some succeeding and others forced back to the drawing board. Large plants of yesterday have become the Googles of today and new markets continue to be discovered. With this age-old business medium of entrepreneurship rekindling, how can Grant County join the movement and why is it important?
2011 Business Climate
May 18, 2011
Since 2003 the Grant County Economic Growth Council has conducted a biannual survey of the local Grant County business climate & Chief Executive Magazine recently published their "Best/Worst States for Business Annual Survey" in a May magazine issue.
An Intern's Journey (The Final Note)
April 28, 2011
My journey with the Growth Council may have come to an end, by my agreed term of employment, but this rich and meaningful experience will continue to have an impact on my life both personally and professionally.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 10
April 14, 2011
The Annual Dinner and Pre-Event came and they went along with what seemed all of my energy. Angelina’s months of planning along with my collaboration made for two amazing events! They both went completely according to plan.
The Official ReCap: 2011 Annual Dinner "A Swanky Affair"
April 8, 2011
Our office celebrated its 27th Anniversary at the 2011 GCEGC Annual Dinner held at Ivy Tech Community College's conference center. The event/dinner featured special guest speaker, Bill Rancic (Season One winner of The Apprentice).
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 9
March 21, 2011
“Where did this week go?” is a better question than “What did I do this week?” This week came and it went – very fast! The highlights of my week were writing another article for the “It’s All Cool” section of the Chronicle Tribune, which will be featured in Sunday’s paper about Vela Gear Systems, celebrating Sarah’s birthday, and meeting with a prospective Growth Council intern for the summer and next fall.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 8
March 18, 2011
One of the most wonderful things about this internship is that Tim and Angelina do not keep me cooped-up in the office. I love to get out of the office and do thing and meet people. They help me do this and experience NEW things at that!
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 7
March 4, 2011
I worked on a project for Tim where I put together a PowerPoint presentation about the Business Climate in Grant County according to several business owners and representatives.
Marion, Indiana Ranks Ninth Top US Micropolitan
March 1, 2011
Marion, Indiana Ranks Ninth Top US Micropolitan in Site Selection Magazine
Its All Cool - February
February 27, 2011
The Tree of Life Bookstore, originating from Marion, Indiana, has seen exceptional growth over the past three years due to their expansion in online book sales. They now operate twelve college and freestanding bookstores in the Midwest and serve as an online bookstore nationwide.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 6
February 25, 2011
Tim and Angelina have empowered me to do more than what I had in mind for this internship and have let me apply so much of what I have learned in the business division of IWU over the past 3 years.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 5
February 18, 2011
Loved this week (for more than the warm temperatures)! Every week I look back at the opportunities and experiences I have gained in the office of the Economic Growth Council, and I am shocked!
2011 I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge
February 17, 2011
The Grant County Economic Growth Council celebrated its fifth annual I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge this past weekend with five new student winners.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 4
February 15, 2011
As a marketing major, I have been taught that learning by observing and doing is where the best learning happens. From experiences this week, I have learned through observing and doing!
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 3
February 8, 2011
Marketers do their research. I proudly did my research this week and look forward to putting my thoughts into written form next week.
Indiana Delegation Visits Konya, Turkey
January 29, 2011
Amerika'nın Indiana Eyaleti Belediye Başkanı, bölgenin ticaret odası başkanları ile birlikte Konya Ticaret Odası'nda iş adamlarıyla bir araya geldi
US Delegation Visits Sanko, Turkey
January 28, 2011
SANKO Holding Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Abdulkadir Konukoğlu, kriz sonrasında işsizliğe çözüm bulmak amacıyla Türkiye'de yatırımcı arayan ABD'li yöneticilerin kendileri ile görüşmesi ve SANKO tesislerinde inceleme yapmasının, SANKO için olduğu kadar, Gaziantep sanayisi ve sanayicisi için de bir onur olduğunu söyledi.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 1
January 27, 2011
My name is Cathryn Frazier, and I am a senior Business Administration and Marketing student at Indiana Wesleyan University. I will be interning for the semester with the Grant County Economic Growth Council. I will be updating you (followers) each week as I take you on my journey as the interning Growth Council staff member. Each week I will report on my experiences, tasks, mentor-ship, responsibilities, progress, and more.
GCEGC 2011 Intern: Journal Entry 2
January 27, 2011
Tim was out of the office on a business trip, so Angelina kept me busy and on task while Tim was away.
Celebrating Investment in Grant County
January 21, 2011
Communities who are looking to foster growth and retain their companies should follow the example of this county in Indiana. A company's knowledge that those around them appreciate their labor and investment dollars can influence and strengthen relationships with their community.
Kohl's to open new location in Marion
January 5, 2011
Kohl's will be opening a new department store in South Marion at the Redico's University Marketplace development in fall 2011.
Successful Rural Communities Work Together
December 31, 2010
In a positive redevelopment, rural communities are learning to be more aggressive. Some are finding that, while they can’t compensate for the glamour, location, or size of a city, there are other ways of standing out in the crowd. One county in Indiana learned that listening to needs, developing relationships, and above all, working together as a community, can go a long way for companies looking for a place to call home.