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Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

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Business Retention and Expansion: Helping Existing Employers Grow

Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

BRE, business retention and expansion, existing employers, grant county indiana, business growth, workforce development

Most economic growth starts with the employers already here. This post explains how a listen-first Business Retention & Expansion approach can help Grant County businesses solve problems early, coordinate support, and grow with confidence.

Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

BRE, business retention and expansion, existing employers, grant county indiana, business growth, workforce development

Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

community listening, stakeholder mapping, economic development strategy, public engagement, grant county indiana, regional collaboration

Community Listening & Stakeholder Mapping: Building the Coalition and Trust

Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

community listening, stakeholder mapping, economic development strategy, public engagement, grant county indiana, regional collaboration

Economic development works best when people trust the process. This guide explains how community listening and stakeholder mapping help align voices, build coalitions, and turn shared priorities into real progress in Grant County.

Growing Grant County, Economic Development 101

community listening, stakeholder mapping, economic development strategy, public engagement, grant county indiana, regional collaboration

Executive Director 4/2/26 Executive Director 4/2/26

A Practical Path Forward: Free Workshop Series Continues for East Central Indiana Entrepreneurs

In economic development circles, there is often a tendency to talk about entrepreneurship in broad, aspirational terms—innovation, disruption, growth. But on the ground, in communities like those across East Central Indiana, entrepreneurship is far more personal. It is measured in long hours, careful decisions, and the quiet determination to build something that lasts.

Executive Director 2/13/26 Executive Director 2/13/26

Free Virtual Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs in East Central Indiana

Looking for free business training in East Central Indiana? Join the Grant County Economic Growth Council for a comprehensive virtual workshop series for entrepreneurs. Designed to support our region’s ‘high-road’ strategy, these sessions provide startups and small business owners with the essential workforce skills and startup tools needed to convert local ideas into sustainable jobs.

Executive Director 1/21/26 Executive Director 1/21/26

Indiana's Economic Road Map for 2026: What Local Businesses and Workers Should Watch

What do tariffs, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty mean for Indiana, and for Grant County? Insights from the 2026 Indiana Economic Outlook highlight a slowing economy, mounting pressure on manufacturers, and why workforce, education, and long-term planning matter more than ever.

Executive Director 12/29/25 Executive Director 12/29/25

Why Every Business Story Matters as Grant County Closes Out 2025

As Grant County reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026, countywide participation in a brief business and investment survey plays a critical role in capturing the full picture of local economic growth, community investment, and workforce progress—ensuring every contribution helps shape what comes next.

Executive Director 10/14/25 Executive Director 10/14/25

Marion, Indiana: A Renaissance Rooted in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Community

Explore Marion, Indiana’s resurgence—anchored in manufacturing, healthcare expansion, education partnerships, and downtown revitalization. Ideal for site selectors, investors, and future residents.