September 8, 2026
Brewing More Than Coffee: Randolph County Entrepreneurs Recognized by the State
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…
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 25, 2026
Innovation in Action: How One Entrepreneur Is Helping Manufacturers Make More Possible
Throughout this series, Forge ECI is highlighting East Central Indiana entrepreneurs featured in the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship Indiana 2025 publication and the 10th edition of Livability East Central Indiana. Each story celebrates the…
August 18, 2026
From Mowing Lawns to Building a Business: A Young Entrepreneur’s Journey
Across East Central Indiana, entrepreneurs are transforming ideas into businesses that create jobs, strengthen communities, and drive innovation. In this series, Forge ECI is highlighting local business owners featured in the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s…
June 23, 2026
Learning, Connecting, and Strengthening Communities: Reflections from the 2026 Indiana Economic Development Course
Economic development is ultimately about people. It’s about creating stronger communities, supporting opportunity, and building the kinds of connections that help regions move forward together. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience that firsthand through…