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Jasper County Economic Development and Tourism Commission Seeks Dynamic Tourism and Community Development Coordinator

Jasper County Economic Development (JCEDO) and Jasper County Tourism Commission (JCTC) announced an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to join our team as a Tourism and Community Development Coordinator. The role will play a pivotal part  in enhancing tourism and quality of life while driving forward economic growth. As an evolving county, Jasper County...

JCEDO Announces Departure of Community and Economic Development Operations Manager

Jasper County Economic Development (JCEDO) regretfully announces the departure of Zyan Miller, the Community and Economic Development Operations Manager, effective March 1, 2024. Miller has decided to pursue new opportunities in economic development, and while her departure is a loss for JCEDO, the organization extends its best wishes for her future endeavors. Zyan Miller, Community...

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 grandparents planted the blueberry bushes along with vegetables. He thought to plant the blueberry bushes because he notices there were wild blueberries already growing on the 80-acre property. Dan and Darcy took over the blueberry...

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 (KIRPC) is pleased to announce that the US Economic Development Administration (US EDA) has awarded a $34,930 grant to assist six counties in Northwest Indiana in creating a strategy to leverage the region’s agricultural assets....

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 announced their plan to reduce generating capacity of the Schahfer Generating Station by 50% with the retirement of coal-fired units 14 & 15 at the end of 2021. This decision is consistent with NIPSCO’s 2018...