Warren County Economic Development

Great things happening in our schools to prepare the next generation workforce. Interns teaching other students about their intern site.

Challenging Info in the FCC map

You don't have high speed internet? The FCC recently released a map showing where internet providers claim coverage. This map is also being used to determine how much $$$ each state will get to solve the problem. CHALLENGE THE MAP! This video shows you how easy it is. https://youtu.be/CjZhnOvrIBY

More info at https://www.warrenadvantage.com/broadband/

Challenging Info in the FCC map Quick tutorial on how to challenge the information internet service providers have given to the FCC. This map will determine how much funding Indiana receive...

Warren County Advantage - Broadband

Thanksgiving is a great time with family & friends! Lets help make connecting easier by getting broadband funded in our area. The FFC just released new maps and their challenge process! Big $$$ coming next year to areas that show the need.
See how at https://www.warrenadvantage.com/broadband/

Warren County Advantage - Broadband These surveys are critical in our broadband improvement efforts. Please complete all four from your Warren County location.

Enjoyed having Kyle Knosp speak with our high school Business & Innovation group about marketing and creating new customer experiences at the Badlands Off Road Park.

Congrats to Hubner Industries on 50 years. A great company and partner in the community.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available in Indiana for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to excessive heat and lack of moisture that began May 23, 2022.

The declaration includes Fountain County and the adjacent counties of Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, and Warren in Indiana.

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When Are We Getting Broadband? – Purdue Center for Regional Development

Good article about the importance of: 1. not waiting for federal funds to address immediate local needs and 2. having the widespread participation on the three surveys found at https://www.warrenadvantage.com/broadband/

When Are We Getting Broadband? – Purdue Center for Regional Development The current broadband funding landscape is crowded. It is easy to get lost among so many broadband programs, resources, etc. And while this blog post will not answer all questions and/or clarify these muddy waters, I hope it provides some timely and accurate information as well as what community lea...

Warren County residents will begin seeing these cards in their mailbox. Please take a moment to fill out the surveys and help expand broadband services in the county. Multiple funding opportunities are on the horizon but, it takes data to prove the need. Remember - take the surveys from your Warren Co location so the speed tests aren't skewed. Get your neighbors to participate too! https://www.warrenadvantage.com/broadband/

Great opportunity for businesses in Williamsport. Up to $5,000 grant for improving retail business. Application deadline is 10/28/2022. Check it out -https://www.warrenadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Retail-Micro-Grant-Web.pdf

Nice video by the local Community Foundation

Come Grow with us in Warren County!

The future is bright for Warren County, Indiana! That statement rings true in the agriculture industry as well. With many local agriculture companies- the opportunities for growth are endless!

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Great way to engage students in these exciting careers. Several local manufacturers are participating this year. All area schools and home school co-ops are welcomed to participate. Register quickly! https://www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/manufacturing-week/

Outstanding job! Big thanks to the teachers and admin that makes this possible. Big savings for our students.

We received our official banner from Cell for being an Early College Certified school!

Purdue HTM alumnus nears 60 years of serving steaks, rolls in rural Indiana – News | College of Health and Human Sciences

A great place and family. Congrats!

Purdue HTM alumnus nears 60 years of serving steaks, rolls in rural Indiana – News | College of Health and Human Sciences Robert Wright ('67) and his family's Beef House Restaurant has been home to sizzling ribeye steaks and famous hot dinner rolls since 1964.

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You're invited to the Warren County Roadshow! Co-hosted with the Warren County Community Foundation, Inc., the roadshow will take place at the Warren County Learning Center on August 30th from 3pm-5pm.

Join us to learn how WHIN is investing in the growth and prosperity of Warren County!

Register here ➡️ link.whin.org/WarrenCountyRoadshow

Congratulations to Stewart Grain Co. on 100 years!

Wind farms are a win-win.

Wind farms are a win-win. See our progress.

Excited for some projects to impact Warren County.

✌Prepare for Phase Two, drivers near Pine Villiage! Work continues on a major improvement project on S.R. 26, which is now closed from S.R. 55 to two miles west of S.R. 55 in Warren County. ⛔ Crews are resurfacing, widening the road, and replacing culverts. ✅🦺🛣

▶DETOUR: S.R. 55 to S.R. 352 to U.S. 41 and back!

Williamsport Water Improvement Project Survey

Williamsport Water Improvement Project Survey The Town of Williamsport is applying to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for funding to complete a water improvement project. The proposed project includes improvements to 4 areas of town to address low water pressure, frequent breaks, and redundancy in the water lines. The project....

Great time at Robotics in Manufacturing last week. 50+ students learning skills for the future of advanced manufacturing - programing, 3D printing, and more. Students interacted with parts produced by local manufacturers and had a chance to meet US Senator Braun and Indiana State Representative Negele who toured the camp. Big thanks to all involved! Next Generation Workforce Warren County Learning Center

Congrats to Shawn Grady on his graduation over the weekend. We appreciated the work and fresh perspective you provided to local economic development during your internship.

Commerce Chat: Robotic Manufacturing Camp returns

Big thanks to Kara and our partners at GLC Next Generation Workforce for this great programming. And to those funding or supporting these efforts - Warren County Learning Center, Warren County Economic Development, Warren County Community Foundation, Inc., and all of the area manufacturers!

Commerce Chat: Robotic Manufacturing Camp returns Each year, Greater Lafayette Commerce organizes the Robotics in Manufacturing Summer Camp, which helps K-8 students explore skills utilized in manufacturing in a fun way.

We are excited to announce that we have been accepted into the Downtown Lafayette Farmers Market! Our first market is Saturday, May 7th and we can't wait to see you there!

To our Attica customers, thank you for six great years! We got our start with you and we are so grateful! We are offering our CSA locally in Warren and Fountain county, which provides our local community high quality vegetables at a great value!

We are so excited for the season to begin!

Nice job!

Seeger Memorial Jr-Sr High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2022 Best High Schools. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/indiana/districts/m-s-d-warren-county/seeger-memorial-jr-sr-high-school-7288

Photos from Wabash Heartland Innovation Network - WHIN's post

Welcome Kara Dewlen and Columbia Title to the area. Stop in to their open house on Wed. April 13th 2-5pm. See attached info.

$18 million Road Rehabilitation project set to begin on State Road 26 in Warren County Friday

$18 million Road Rehabilitation project set to begin on State Road 26 in Warren County Friday $18 million Road Rehabilitation project set to begin on State Road 26 in Warren County Friday Indiana Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/25/2022 01:41 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. $18 million Road Rehabilitation project set to begin on State Roa...

Affordable Broadband for Indiana

For income qualifying households and access to AT&T internet services
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Affordable Broadband for Indiana By combining new plans from our low-cost Access from AT&T program with federal benefits from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), eligible households can take advantage of free internet.

Upcoming workshop on Monday, March 14th from 11:00 a.m. -1:45 p.m. will have a morning session focusing on how Purdue creates suggested cash rent prices and farm ground leasing considerations. We will then serve a free lunch and offer an afternoon session focusing on farm estate and succession planning with Geffrey D. Rainbolt, Board Certified IN Trust and Estate Lawyer. Please feel free to attend either or both sessions and RSVP to the Benton County SWCD at 765-884-0660 Ext. 3.

Warren County sets $5 million for broadband expansion

Excited to see this investment impact Warren County. $5M toward rural broadband.

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Warren County sets $5 million for broadband expansion Warren County sets $5 million for broadband expansion

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Don't miss tomorrow's meeting focused on economic development for the Warren County Comprehensive Plan. This planning efforts helps guide the county’s decision making on issues such as zoning, infrastructure, and transportation. This session will gather feedback on how best to support existing businesses and to attract/retain a workforce.

This event will be held at the AHW conference room (537 IN-28 E, Williamsport, IN 47993) on February 15th, from 2:30-3:30 PM.

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Wrapping up our in-person input sessions. Bring a neighbor! Online survey coming soon.

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Wind Power Facts and Statistics | ACP

Wind Power Facts and Statistics | ACP More than 65,000 wind turbines across the U.S. are generating clean, reliable power. Wind is the third-largest source of electricity in the country.

MidAmerican proposes adding enough wind, solar generation to meet all of Iowa customers' power needs

MidAmerican proposes adding enough wind, solar generation to meet all of Iowa customers' power needs In addition to investing $3.9 billion in new wind, solar generation, MidAmerican Energy said it also also wants to study carbon capture, nuclear.

A recap of 2021 LEDO efforts. Thanks for everyone's support to make Warren County a better place. Click link below.
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Export Indiana Accelerator Program | Indiana Small Business Development Center

Export Indiana Accelerator Program | Indiana Small Business Development Center Export Indiana Accelerator Program Assists small businesses with preparing an executable export business plan.