The Now Entering… series from Ball State PBS is giving Upland, Gas City, and Fairmount a powerful national platform—showcasing the people, history, and community character shaping Grant County’s economic momentum. With Marion’s episode now in development, these stories are becoming an essential tool for workforce attraction, investment confidence, and regional identity.

Nestled in the heart of Indiana, the Town of Upland (population approximately 3,700) offers an inviting blend of small-town charm and forward-looking growth.

Last night was absolutely magical as Forge ECI — formerly the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership — unveiled its bold new brand at its 20th Anniversary Gala, held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, Indiana.

Collabora has officially launched Data Drive, a new community indicators dashboard designed to serve as a one-stop, 24/7 digital resource for local data. Accessible at CollaboraGC.com/Data-Drive, the dashboard complements other Collabora initiatives, including the Grant County Strategic Vision, and Collabora Leadership Intensive: Mobilizing the Bold (The CLIMB).