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Empowering Boone County’s Early Childhood Educators: New Grant Fuels Professional Development and Well-Being
Boone County is making bold strides in addressing the critical needs of early childhood educators thanks to a new Empower to Educate grant from United Way of Central Indiana. This funding will support both the professional growth and mental well-being of child care...
Celebrating Boone County Creativity: Introducing the Better in Boone Curated Gift Box
In the heart of Boone County, creativity thrives, and local artisans continually inspire with their unique and handcrafted creations. Recognizing this rich local culture, Boone EDC, Indiana Owned, Fire + Fern Apothecary, and Simply Jill's have collaborated to bring...
47 Commons Development Moves Forward: Boone County Commissioners Greenlight Transformational Phase I
Boone County Commissioners have given the green light to Phase I of the highly anticipated 47 Commons project, a groundbreaking mixed-use development led by MCI Development LLC, an affiliate of Merritt Contracting, Inc. This pivotal decision signals a major leap...
Now Hiring: Part-Time Office Manager
Boone EDC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Manager to help power our mission of driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, and attracting new investment to our community. This part-time position (20 hours/week) plays a vital role in...
Boone EDC Receives Duke Energy Grant to Launch “Living in Boone” Web Initiative
The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Duke Energy as part of the company’s 2025 Partnership Program. This grant will directly support the creation of a dynamic “Living” section on the...
Boone County Business: Stories of Success and Innovation
Tax Credits for Starting a Retirement Plan: What Small Employers Need to Know
Starting a retirement plan like a SEP, SIMPLE IRA, or 401(k) for your employees can earn your business a tax credit of up to $5,000 per year for three years. This credit offsets the ordinary and necessary costs of setting up, administering, and educating employees...