Executive Director 10/3/22 Executive Director 10/3/22

Carey Services Training & Career Development Center Groundbreaking

The Growth Council celebrates with Carey Services on their upcoming groundbreaking for their new Training and Career Development Center.

Executive Director 9/16/22 Executive Director 9/16/22

Peerless Machine celebrates 100th Anniversary

Peerless Machine & Tool Corporation, manufacturer of paper plate forming machinery and tooling, celebrated its 100th anniversary with employees, retirees, and their families gathering at The Gardens of Matter Park in Marion, Indiana on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Executive Director 9/15/22 Executive Director 9/15/22

General Motor’s plans Marion Stamping Plant expansion

General Motor’s investment is a reminder of the past and a glimpse of the future. Manufacturing in Grant County is strong and so are the people. The future is urging us to be forward thinking and adaptable. GM is entrusting a part of their future to Grant County and we are grateful. The Grant County Economic Growth Council was happy to orchestrate the local deal by partnering with the city, state, and company. We look fondly on GM’s history in Grant County and excitedly anticipate the future of the automotive industry for the next 20 years and beyond.

Executive Director 8/29/22 Executive Director 8/29/22

Project Manager attends Economic Development Training

James attends conferences and increases economic development knowledge.

Grant County Economic Growth Council 8/9/22 Grant County Economic Growth Council 8/9/22

East Central Indiana Regional Partnership Spotlights New Job Posting Board

The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership has added a new feature to the Forge Your Path website, a lifestyle marketing brand that aims to establish ECI as a destination where people want to live, work, and play.

Executive Director 7/19/22 Executive Director 7/19/22

Business Builders Coming to Grant County

Executive Director 6/29/22 Executive Director 6/29/22

2021 Growth Council Annual Report

The 2021 annual report is out. Check out all the amazing things the Growth Council was a part of last year.

Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/27/22 Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/27/22

Indiana Youth Institute 2022 Conference

The GCEGC attends the Indiana Youth Institute conference and brainstorms ideas for collaboration in education and child environment with other Grant County leaders.

Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/17/22 Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/17/22

Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses in Grant County

Juneteenth is an important day of remembrance for the freedom that African Americans received in 1865 after generations of sanctioned enslavement. We, at the Grant County Economic Growth Council, recognize the significance of this day and choose to honor it by praising the progress that has been made in our local community, economy, and society at large. As we celebrate the opportunity for all individuals to be a part of our business community, we remain committed to actions, not words.

Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/6/22 Grant County Economic Growth Council 6/6/22

Wiley Metal celebrating 40 years of business

Growth Council partner, Wiley Metals, is celebrating 40 years of service to the community.

Executive Director 5/24/22 Executive Director 5/24/22

READI Funds come to Grant County

Two Grant County projects receive READI funds.

Grant County Economic Growth Council 5/17/22 Grant County Economic Growth Council 5/17/22

Marion Regional Career Center student earns state Award for Excellence

Marion Regional Career Center is proud to announce that one of its students was honored recently by the state for his outstanding work!

Executive Director 5/4/22 Executive Director 5/4/22

James Beyioku hired as Project Manager

The Board of Directors for the Grant County Economic Growth Council is excited to announce its selection of James Beyioku, as the organization’s new Project Manager effective May 2, 2022.

Executive Director 3/28/22 Executive Director 3/28/22

Face Your Fears and Successfully Launch Your New Business

Starting a business can seem overwhelming, even if you’ve been dreaming of it for years.

Intersection 1/18/22 Intersection 1/18/22

Chronicle-Tribune: Economic Growth Council appoints new executive director

Posted by the Chronicle-Tribune on January 17, 2022

Grant County Economic Growth Council named a new executive director who has been focusing on improving communication between the council and the community.