Drew Martin (left) and Isaac Wellsand (right) rehearse the play, Nettie. The Carnegie Players will be celebrating three of George Ade’s plays: Mrs. Peckham’s Carouse, The Mayor and the Manicure, and Nettie, June 20 through the 22. George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana, a 33 minute drive from Rensselaer. Isaac Wellsand, Carnegie Players president, said...
Cylinders and Snacks, a passion project for local community member and car lover, Rein Bontreger, brings cars and people together on a weekly basis in downtown Rensselaer. When you enter Reinforcements Design, Rein and Suzie Bontreger’s shop, a row of Hot Wheels can be seen hanging on the wall in the room beyond the...
Angelica Potts-Bramlage will join JCEDO and JCTC on June 10 Jasper County Economic Development (JCEDO) has hired Rensselaer native, Angelica Potts-Bramlage for the position of Tourism and Community Development Director. “Angelica will be an exceptional addition to our team,” said Sara DeYoung, JCEDO and JCTC Executive Director. “Her background in working for local tourism attractions, knowledge...
Tori Smith has been hired as a Tourism and Marketing intern for Jasper County Economic Development and Jasper County Tourism Commission for the summer. Smith will be responsible for creating promotional pieces regarding Jasper County events, organizations and community members. Sara DeYoung, JCEDO and JCTC Executive Director, said having additional staff would be helpful for covering...
Two Businesses have been awarded funding in the second round of the Rensselaer Façade Improvement Grant. Earth Magic Body Potions at 120 W Washington St and Shanley Construction Apartments at 226 E Washington St, were both awarded funds. The total amount available to be awarded each cycle is $25,000. Earth Magic had the most competitive application...
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...
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...
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...
Sage Bridal Studio opened in downtown Rensselaer Indiana on November 8th, 2021. Kari had the idea to open a bridal studio for a long time, she thought it would be a good asset to the community and wanted to be able to provide a hometown bridal experience! Let’s tell you a little about the owner,...
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....