October 13, 2026
Wayne County Downtown Revitalization Grants Generate More Than $17 Million in Investment, With Second Round Now Open
READI 2.0-supported program is helping transform commercial properties, create new housing opportunities and strengthen downtown communities across Wayne County. Downtowns are often the heart of a community. They’re where local businesses take root, historic buildings…
September 22, 2026
Brookfield Farms Celebrates First Completed Home, Bringing New Housing Opportunities to Henry County
New Castle’s READI 2.0-supported residential development marks a milestone with a ribbon cutting and strong early home sales. A new neighborhood is taking shape in New Castle, and the community recently gathered to celebrate an…
September 18, 2026
Leaving a Mark: Gas City YMCA Celebrates Construction Milestone
READI 2.0-supported project takes another step toward becoming a new community hub in Grant County There are plenty of ways to mark progress on a construction project. At the future Gas City YMCA, community leaders…
July 27, 2026
Creative Corridor Award Advances East Central Indiana’s Arts & Culture Vision
Arts and culture do more than enrich communities—they strengthen economies, attract visitors, support local businesses, and create places where people want to live, work, and invest. On July 23, Governor Mike Braun honored 49 transformative…
June 10, 2026
New Downtown Revitalization Grant Program Launches in Wayne County
Communities across Wayne County are getting a new opportunity to invest in their downtown districts through the launch of the READI Downtown Revitalization Grant Program, a competitive funding initiative designed to accelerate redevelopment, support local…
April 3, 2026
READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grant Closing Soon
Applications Due April 15 Organizations across East Central Indiana have a powerful opportunity to bring creative, community-driven projects to life through the READI 2.0 Arts & Culture initiative. Led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
April 1, 2026
Breaking Ground on Community Impact
A New YMCA Comes to Gas City Communities across East Central Indiana are continuing to invest in projects that strengthen quality of place—and in Gas City, a major milestone was reached on March 31 with…