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 20, 2026
Livability Spotlight: Forging Bright Futures in East Central Indiana
A strong future starts with opportunity. Across East Central Indiana, communities, educators, employers, and economic development organizations are working together to create pathways that help students and workers succeed. From career exploration and technical training…
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…
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…
April 17, 2026
Small Business, Big Impact: Beehive Body Co.
Beehive Body Co. and the Power of Local Entrepreneurship Across East Central Indiana, small businesses are doing more than opening their doors—they’re creating experiences, building community, and driving local economic momentum. In downtown New Castle,…
July 11, 2024
Things To Do in New Castle, Indiana
Sprinkled across New Castle, the largest city and cultural hub of Henry County, are odes to the area’s rich basketball history. Around the historic downtown square, banners touting the region’s hoops heritage greet drivers and…