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…
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 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…
July 21, 2026
LIvability Spotlight: Bringing Authentic Flavor and Entrepreneurial Spirit to East Central Indiana
When a locally owned business expands, it’s more than a sign of success—it’s a sign of confidence in the communities it serves. That’s the story of Obi’s Barbecue, a Marion favorite that has built a…
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…