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This Weekend in Boone County: August 11 – August 14
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, August 11 Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm at Main Street Park. Friday, August 12 Enjoy a sunset polo match at Hickory Hall Polo Club from 6PM...
Mid Year Report 2022
The Boone EDC has been hard at work during the first half of 2022 meeting goals for our 5 year strategic plan, fulfilling our economic development contractual duties, and celebrating County success. Here's an overview of what we've been working on during the first 6...
This Weekend in Boone County: August 4 – August 7
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, August 4 Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm at Main Street Park. Head over to the SullivanMunce Cultural Center for Poetry on Brick Street at...
Dress for Success Clothing Drive to Benefit Women in Central Indiana
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (August 1, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners and the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Dress For Success Indianapolis (DFSI), are hosting a clothing donation drive August 5-15. DFSI empowers women to achieve...
This Weekend in Boone County: July 28 – July 31
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, July 28 Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm at Main Street Park. Friday, July 29 Enjoy a sunset polo match at Hickory Hall Polo Club from 6PM –...
Boone EDC Hires New Marketing Specialist
Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) announces the hiring of Melanie Reinhart as Marketing Specialist. Reinhart will be responsible for implementing and refining the Boone EDC’s marketing and communication efforts. A lifelong...
Skjodt-Barrett Contract Packaging LLC Announces Expansion in Lebanon
Lebanon, Ind. – Skjodt-Barrett Contract Packaging LLC announced the expansion of its Lebanon facility, more than doubling their manufacturing footprint and bringing an estimated $58 million capital investment to the community. The 340,000 square foot expansion will...
This Weekend in Boone County: July 21- July 24
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, July 21 Head over to the Boone County 4-H Fair to check out student projects, shows and enjoy some fair food! Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm...
Broadband Upgrades Moving Forward in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (July 19, 2022) — Work is moving forward on broadband upgrades across Boone County. The project is part of Indiana’s Next Level Connections (NLC) Grant Program announced in April and includes just under $2 million for upgrades to broadband...
Commissioners Engage Planning Firm
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (July 13, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners have awarded a contract to land use planner Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA). The firm will assist Boone County in creating a planned unit development (PUD) ordinance in response to the proposed...
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing and iwis drive systems LLC Announce Investment In Whitestown
Whitestown, Ind – Two companies, Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing and iwis drive systems LLC, announced their plans for investment in Whitestown. “These two companies bring a combined investment of more than $40 million to Whitestown,” said Whitestown Town Council...
This Weekend in Boone County: July 14 – July 17
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, July 14 Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm at Main Street Park. Friday, July 15 *Cancelled due to weather* Enjoy a sunset polo match at Hickory...
This Weekend in Boone County: July 7-10
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, July 7 Visit the Whitestown Farmers Market from 5-8 pm at Main Street Park. Enjoy Poetry on Brick Street at 7 pm at the SulivanMunce Cultural Center in...
Connecting the Dots: LEAP Lebanon
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry and Boone EDC Executive Director Molly Whitehead discuss the latest information surrounding LEAP Lebanon. Listen to their discussion on episode 82 of the LovinLebanon Podcast here. Read the story in the Lebanon Reporter here. ...
This Weekend in Boone County: June 30 – July 4
This Weekend: Independence Day Edition! Need ideas for how to celebrate? Check out the festivities in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, June 30 Head over to Seashore Waterpark on Saturday for a Mother-Son Pool Party! Pirate theme with games & contests,...
This Weekend in Boone County: June 23 – June 26
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, June 23 Don't miss Thorntown Public Library's Carnival! Dave's barrel train rides, games with great prizes, airbrushed tattoos, a petting zoo, a live...
Inaugural Cohort Completes Maximizing Your Potential Course as Part of Boone County’s Second Chance Initiatives
LEBANON (June 16, 2022) – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) in partnership with Boone County Community Corrections developed the Maximizing Your Potential Course, a soft skills program intended for those who have been involved in the...
This Weekend in Boone County: June 16 – June 19
Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County, Indiana this weekend! Thursday, June 16 Experience the life of pirates at the Thorntown Public Library. Yo ho-ho! This is a fun, FREE show for all ages with lots of audience participation....

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