August 11, 2026
Livability Spotlight: Firehouse BBQ & Blues Fuels Growth in Richmond
Great businesses don’t just serve customers—they create experiences that bring people together. That’s exactly what Firehouse BBQ & Blues has done in Richmond. What began as a neighborhood barbecue restaurant has grown into one of…
August 4, 2026
Livability Spotlight: Local Businesses Are Choosing to Grow in East Central Indiana
When a business opens a second location, it signals more than growth—it reflects confidence. Confidence in the community. Confidence in the local economy. And confidence that customers will continue to support locally owned businesses. The…
July 30, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Whitewater Valley Gorge in Richmond
What does it look like when nature and history meet in the heart of a city? In Richmond, it looks like Whitewater Valley Gorge. Tucked along the edge of downtown, the Whitewater Valley Gorge Park…
July 28, 2026
Livability Spotlight: How Bad Dad Brewing Co. Is Growing One Pint at a Time
Some of the best business ideas begin at home. For the Howard family, a hobby of homebrewing eventually became Bad Dad Brewing Co., a business that has grown from a small brewery in Fairmount into…
May 21, 2026
Rediscovering East Central Indiana: Bloom & Glow in Richmond
Rediscovering East Central Indiana is a blog series from Forge East Central Indiana highlighting the experiences, events, and destinations that make our region unique. From cultural attractions and community traditions to outdoor experiences and hidden…
July 15, 2024
Things To Do in Richmond, Indiana
Located in eastern Indiana, Richmond is a city steeped in history and culture, offering visitors a unique blend of old-world charm and modern attractions. From its historic architecture to its vibrant arts scene, Richmond has…
June 14, 2023
Anchor Ingredients Announces the Groundbreaking of a $40 Million Transload and Processing Facility in Richmond, Indiana
Anchor Ingredients, a leading provider of high-quality ingredients for the pet food industry based out of Fargo, North Dakota, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its new transload and ingredient processing facility in Richmond,…
March 23, 2023
Blue Buffalo Announces $200 Million Expansion at Richmond Facility
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined local officials to announce Blue Buffalo’s expansion of its Richmond facility, creating 50-60 new jobs by the end of 2024. Blue Buffalo, the nation’s leading natural pet food company, will…
January 24, 2023
Liberation Labs Selects Richmond for First Biomanufacturing Facility
Liberation Labs, a large-scale precision fermentation manufacturer providing an alternative source of protein, has chosen the city of Richmond for the site of its first commercial-scale biomanufacturing facility. The new facility will have a fermentation…