Due to the generous support of Duke Energy, Rush County residents can take advantage of this great training worth at least $2600! Getting certified as a Production Technician will qualify participants for many area jobs.  These are high skill, high wage jobs that will go unfilled if enough trainees are not found. Call today to [Read More…]

The Rushville Redevelopment Commission has awarded a construction contract to a Seymour firm to begin the long-awaited development of an 80-acre industrial park on the north side of the City. King’s Trucking and Excavation, Inc. was awarded the $2.7 million contract. “We have been anxiously anticipating this milestone since last August when we were awarded [Read More…]

Does your business want to “Jump on the Social Media Bandwagon”, but you are wondering where to start? Well, help is on the way! In response to numerous requests, the Economic & Community Development Corporation and the Rush County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the East Central Small Business Development Center to offer “Social [Read More…]

Construction goes on night and day as Farm Credit Mid-America builds their new Regional Center.

Twelve Small Businesses will be Awarded Individual Grants of $250,000! Mission Main Street Grants is an effort by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“Chase”) to increase awareness of the important role small businesses play in local communities and to help small businesses grow. Chase will provide funds designed to enable an eligible established for-profit small [Read More…]

Rushville Farm Credit Mid-America is growing! They have chosen to expand their operations and remain in Rushville. First opening in the 1970’s, today they have a team of 8 employees servicing $115 million in loan volume. Gary Coleman, Regional Vice President hosted the groundbreaking event as the formal greeter and spoke to the group about [Read More…]

Rush County announces its participation in ACT’s Certified Work Ready Communities (CWRC), a national workforce development initiative designed to assist counties in developing their workforce pipeline to provide skilled workers for employers. The Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation (ECDC) recently received word of acceptance into the initial county Academy, an executive leadership and [Read More…]

All motorcyclists are invited to join ABATE of Indiana on the annual motorcycle ride with Governor Mike Pence. This is a benefit ride for the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund. Motorcycles should arrive in Rushville approximately 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 4th. Everyone if invited to come to the Rushville Park (near swimming pool) on Friday [Read More…]

From left to right are owners Stacey, Rhonda, and Lacey Hornaday, Mayor Pavey, Clerk-Treasurer Ann Copley and ECDC Director John McCane. The new eatery is located at 514 W 2nd Street. The City of Rushville recently assisted Twisted Sisters Bar, LLC with a Small Business Loan Program loan to assist them is opening their bar/restaurant. [Read More…]

SBA Community Day 9-13