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Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101, Community & Place
main street, Downtown Revitalization, indiana main street, OCRA, Historic Preservation, placemaking, quality of place, CHARM grant, downtown affliate network, economic development
The Storefront Test: What Main Street Strategy Measures
Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101, Community & Place
main street, Downtown Revitalization, indiana main street, OCRA, Historic Preservation, placemaking, quality of place, CHARM grant, downtown affliate network, economic development

Grant County has three Indiana Main Street organizations. Part of our Growing Grant County series on what the Main Street model measures, what those numbers conceal, and why Fairmount sits a full tier ahead of the the others.

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Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101, Community & Place
main street, Downtown Revitalization, indiana main street, OCRA, Historic Preservation, placemaking, quality of place, CHARM grant, downtown affliate network, economic development
Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101
business attraction, site selection, target industries, advanced manufacturing, I-69, business retention and expansion, workforce data, duke energy
Marketing & Attraction: How We Tell Grant County’s Story and Who Needs to Hear It
Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101
business attraction, site selection, target industries, advanced manufacturing, I-69, business retention and expansion, workforce data, duke energy

Say "marketing" and most people picture billboards and slogans. In economic development, it's matchmaking. It’s finding companies whose needs fit what a place already has, and giving them an honest reason to look. Part of our Growing Grant County series on targeting, positioning, ethical lead generation and the two numbers that matter.

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Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101
business attraction, site selection, target industries, advanced manufacturing, I-69, business retention and expansion, workforce data, duke energy
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READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grant Opportunity Now Open for Regional Projects

A new funding opportunity through the READI 2.0 LEI Arts & Culture initiative is now open for organizations across East Central Indiana. Learn about eligibility, upcoming workshops, and how regional partners can apply for funding to support arts, culture, and creative placemaking projects.

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River Rock Lofts: Q4 2025 Construction Progress Report

River Rock Lofts continues its transformation along the Mississinewa River with major sitework, utility installation, and foundation preparation complete. This Q4 2025 construction report details timelines for upcoming phases, job creation, residential capacity, and the role of Indiana’s READI grant program in supporting downtown Marion’s revitalization.

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