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Fritts Berry Farm Demotte, Indiana

  History Fritts Blueberry Farm was established in 1949.  Dan and Darcy Fritts are the owners of the blueberry farm. Dan’s... read more

Small Business Article, Sage Bridal Studio Rensselaer Indiana

Sage Bridal Studio opened in downtown Rensselaer Indiana on November 8th, 2021. Kari had the idea to open a... read more

KIRPC Region Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Regional Value-Added Agricultural Strategy

October 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRPC Region Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Regional Value-Added Agricultural Strategy. The Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission... read more

Small Business Article – Lee’s Trees Wheatfield Indiana

Lee’s Trees is a local tree farm in Wheatfield, Indiana. The address is 15284 N 300 W, Wheatfield, IN... read more

Jasper County Prepared for Transition Away from Schahfer Generating Station

February 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jasper County Prepared for Transition Away from Schahfer Generating Station RENSSELAER, Ind. – Last week, NIPSCO... read more

Jasper County Economic Development Organization and WorkOne to coordinate with local employers to fill job openings during COVID-19 crisis

RENSSELAER, Ind. – Jasper County Economic Development Organization (JCEDO) and WorkOne Northwest Indiana look to aid the community, both... read more

Rensselaer Town Mall Fire

RENSSELAER, Ind. – On Sunday, November 17, Downtown Rensselaer experienced great tragedy. The devastating fire, which caused damage... read more

JCEDO Announces “Celebrating Industry” Events in Jasper County High Schools

RENSSELAER, Ind. –The Jasper County Economic Development Organization (JCEDO), Rensselaer Central School Corporation (RCSC), Kankakee Valley School Corporation (KVSC)... read more

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