November 5, 2026
From Vacant Properties to New Possibilities: Land Banks Build Revitalization Momentum Across East Central Indiana
New housing initiatives, historic property rehabilitation and strategic partnerships are helping communities in Muncie, Richmond, Wayne County and New Castle turn long-neglected properties into opportunities for neighborhood investment. Across East Central Indiana, quality of place…
October 6, 2026
Henry Community Health Breaks Ground on New Surgical Center in Knightstown
A $17.5 million investment will expand access to outpatient surgical care, create new healthcare jobs and continue the growth of Henry Community Health’s Knightstown campus. Healthcare access is an important part of a community’s quality…
September 28, 2026
Opportunity Zones Bring New Investment Potential to East Central Indiana
East Central Indiana communities have another important tool to help attract investment and turn long-term development plans into reality. As Indiana prepares for the next generation of federal Opportunity Zones, every county in the Forge…
September 1, 2026
Leading with Heart: WholeHeart Communications Recognized for Supporting Small Business Success
Throughout this series, Forge ECI is highlighting East Central Indiana entrepreneurs featured in the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship Indiana 2025 publication and our 10th edition of Livability East Central Indiana. Each story celebrates the…
August 6, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Indiana’s Basketball Legacy in Henry County
In Indiana, basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s part of the culture. It’s played in small-town gyms, talked about in local diners, and passed down through generations. Across East Central Indiana, the game has long been…
July 14, 2026
Indiana Strengthens Its Commitment to Entrepreneurs Through New Community Grants
Strong entrepreneurial ecosystems don’t happen by accident—they’re built through collaboration, investment, and organizations committed to helping businesses succeed. That’s why Governor Mike Braun’s recent announcement of $757,000 in Community Collaboration Fund grants is welcome news…
June 16, 2026
Henry Community Health Earns National Recognition for Maternity Care Excellence
When families are deciding where to live, work, and build their futures, access to high-quality healthcare is often at the top of the list. That’s why recent national recognition for Henry Community Health is worth…
June 11, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Movers and Makers in Knightstown
What began as a community-inspired idea has grown into a vibrant downtown destination that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and placemaking in a way that feels both intentional and inviting. From Inspiration to Action The concept for…
May 12, 2026
Henry County Business Builders Series Concludes with Pitch Night
by Christy Ragle, Wholeheart Communications, LLC. Months of learning, dreaming, and planning culminated for three area businesses during the Henry County Business Builders Pitch Night. Community leaders, family members, and friends gathered to hear pitches…