May 25, 2021
Global Packaging Manufacturer Selects Muncie as Second U.S. Plant Location
Global packaging manufacturer CANPACK will build its second U.S.-based, state-of-the-art aluminum beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie, creating over time approximately 345 high-paying, local jobs by 2023. The proposed project, which represents a $380…
April 16, 2021
Optimus Primary grants propel Muncie’s medical training programs beyond pandemic
Especially evidenced by the pandemic, there is value in having a united, collaborative network of healthcare entities within a community. Recognizing this value, Ball Brothers Foundation has been funding a strategic partnership of healthcare anchor…
January 28, 2021
East Central Indiana Awarded 21st Century Talent Region Designation
Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo virtually joined state and local officials on January 22, 2021 to announce the East Central Indiana Region as Indiana’s tenth 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide…
November 23, 2020
Red Gold Expands in Madison County
Red Gold, a 4th generation family-owned tomato product company, announced a new wave of open positions following the recent investment and installation of a multi-million-dollar high-speed can labelling line at its primary canning facility in…
October 2, 2020
City of Connersville Welcomes RDI
City officials welcomed RDI to Connersville, Indiana during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of its new 11,000 square-foot customer contact center. The center will employ 125 people by 2023. For career opportunities, visit the RDI website.
August 1, 2020
Welcome, World: Region attracts significant international investment
International companies from 13 nations have operations in East Central Indiana, attracted to the region’s great location and assets and low costs.
August 1, 2020
Heart of Glass: Heritage industry sustains over a century
The products made by East Central Indiana’s glass manufacturing industry are strong, endlessly recyclable and sustainable. The industry's impact on the region's economy could be described the same way.
August 1, 2020
Start It Up: Resources are at the ready for new business ideas
Good news, brainstormers: East Central Indiana has several resources and programs available to entrepreneurs to help them start their businesses, grow faster and work smarter.