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Lilly Lebanon Project Q4 Newsletter 2023
In an ongoing effort to bring current and factual information regarding the Lilly Lebanon Project in Boone County to the community, we have partnered with Fluor to share their quarterly public newsletters. Click here for the most up-to-date information for quarter 4...
United States Cold Storage Embarks on Major Expansion in Lebanon Strengthening Economic Landscape
United States Cold Storage (USCS) has received resounding approval from the Lebanon City Council for a significant 60,000 square foot expansion at their Lebanon Business Park location. This strategic move solidifies USCS's commitment to bolstering the local economy...
Fluor Update: Lebanon Project 11.27.2023
Road improvements status In September, road improvement projects managed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation began. Since that time, workers have made great progress aided by ideal fall weather. Here is a status summary compiled thanks to details from the...
Boone EDC Joins Pioneering Workforce Inclusion Initiative to Empower Underserved Populations in Boone County
The Boone EDC proudly announces its participation in the groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering workforce inclusion and economic empowerment for underserved populations. This initiative aligns seamlessly with the organization's strategic plan, specifically...
Molly Whitehead Joins The Arc of Greater Boone County Board, Enhancing Community Impact
The Arc of Greater Boone County proudly welcomes Molly Whitehead, Executive Director of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC), as one of its newest board members. The recent announcement of three distinguished additions, including Dr. Gerardo...
Grand Transformations: Igniting Growth in Boone County: Indiana Chamber’s Community of the Year
If a picture says 1,000 words, what does a gallery of photos reveal about Boone County, the 2023 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year? Likewise, who better to bring the county to life than some of the people making a difference within it? Through photos and...
MOLLY WHITEHEAD ACCEPTS INDIANA CHAMBER’S COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD ON BEHALF OF BOONE COUNTY
The Boone Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) is pleased to announce that Molly Whitehead, executive director of the Boone EDC, accepted the prestigious NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year Award on behalf of Boone County, as recognized by the...
NewCold Officially Opens As One of the World’s Largest Cold Store Facility in Lebanon.
Fast-growing NewCold officially opened on October 25, 2023, as one of the largest and most advanced cold store facilities in the world in Lebanon, Indiana underlining the importance of the state as a food logistics hub. NewCold’s new state-of-the-art warehouse in...
4TH ANNUAL BOONE EDC DAY OF SERVICE BRINGS POSITIVE IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY
On Friday October 6, 2023 more than 270 volunteers will join the Boone EDC for the 4th annual Boone EDC Day of Service, giving local companies and community organizations the opportunity to make a positive impact and promote the spirit of volunteerism. In 2020, the...
More Business Expansions for Whitestown Brings More Jobs
Boone County Economic Development Corporation announces more business expansions have been approved for Whitestown businesses. Unlimted Savory Systems (a food production facility) and FIXFAST USA, LLC (a manufacturer of roof safety equipment) have announced facility...
Boone County Named Indiana Community of the Year
Nothing, it seems, can stop the red-hot momentum of the second-fastest growing county in the state. Situated just north of Indianapolis, Boone County is attracting businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as citizens with its increasing list of job opportunities...
Ken’s Foods Plans Expansion Increasing Employees and Impact on Boone County
Lebanon, Ind. - Ken’s Foods received incentive approval for a 288,000 square foot expansion of their current building in the Lebanon Business Park. Currently, Ken’s Foods employs 230 people and anticipates the additional hiring of 10 additional employees after the...
Boone EDC hires Director of Marketing and Communications
Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) announces the hiring of Jennifer L. Rubenstein as its Director of Marketing and Communications. Rubenstein comes to the Boone EDC with more than a decade of experience in publishing and...
REGO-FIX announces expansion of Whitestown facility
Whitestown, Ind. – REGO-FIX today announced plans to expand its Whitestown facility at 4420 Anson Blvd. REGO-FIX anticipates investing $3.6 million to construct a 12,000 SF technology center. A manufacturer of high-precision Swiss tooling, REGO-FIX helps...
NewCold Doubles Investment in Lebanon With $150 Million Expansion
LEBANON, Ind. – NewCold announced today the expansion of its Lebanon facility, doubling its capital investment in the community, with more than $300 million now earmarked for the project. NewCold is a leader in advanced automated temperature-controlled warehouses and...
Cohort Completes Maximizing Your Potential Course As Part Of Boone County’s Second Chance Initiatives
LEBANON, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC), in partnership with Boone County Community Corrections (BCCC), developed the Maximizing Your Potential Course, a soft skills program intended for those who have been involved in the justice...
City Breaks Ground on 50,000 Square-Foot Speculative Building To Meet Demand, Attract High Value User
LEBANON, Ind. - Meeting the unmet demand for a smaller building footprint, with the intent of attracting a high-value, high-tech manufacturing or research and development company, were motivating factors for the City of Lebanon to break ground on a 50,000 square-foot...
Boone EDC Partners with Mainvest to Spur Community Investment in Boone County Small Businesses
LEBANON, Ind.- The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) has partnered with Mainvest, an investment platform enabling small businesses to harness community investment to fuel their growth. The two organizations have launched “Investing in Boone...
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