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We’re not just one city. We’re a mosaic of individuals, different paths, and unique opportunities all coming together as one beautiful region. This is a place where you can be who you want to be and create a life that matters.

Are you an entrepreneur? A hard worker? An artist? A volunteer? A parent? There’s room for you in East Central Indiana. You can get involved, grow a family, open a start-up, or simply enjoy being you.

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East Central Indiana allocates READI 2.0 funding to spur downtown revitalization in Marion

Regional leaders in east central Indiana announced plans to award READI 2.0 funding to River Rock Lofts – a mixed-use development in the heart of Marion. The award is designed to spark urban revitalization and…

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Reid celebrates milestone in building new Connersville campus

Community leaders, elected officials, and Reid Health team members gathered to mark an important milestone in the health system’s building of a new $100 million campus in Connersville. Known as a topping-out ceremony, the long-standing…

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Sweet Conversations: Inside the Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival

We recently chatted with Dustin Cornett of the Chocolat Café in Rushville about the upcoming Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival – the first of its kind in Indiana! What is the Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival? An…