Richmond, Ind. (February 17, 2026)- The Richmond Meltdown Winter Ice Festival delivered a strong boost to downtown Richmond and the broader Wayne County economy this winter, setting a new attendance record and reinforcing the community’s growing reputation as a destination for year-round events and small-business vitality. The weekend served as a powerful reminder of what’s […]

RICHMOND, Ind. (January 28, 2026) – Infrastructure installation is moving forward at the Hidden Valley subdivision on Richmond’s west side, led by developer Trademark Construction LLC in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County’s Housing Accelerator Program. Hidden Valley represents the first phase of Wayne County’s progressive $26 million investment in new […]

RICHMOND, Ind. (January 12, 2026) —The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County is spearheading a major effort to breathe new life into Richmond’s historic Starr Neighborhood. Once a thriving area celebrated for its architectural charm and strong community pride, has landed on Indiana Landmarks’ list of the 10 Most Endangered Neighborhoods. Through the state’s Regional Economic […]

RICHMOND, Ind. (December 11, 2025) – Community partners gathered Thursday, November 20, to break ground on the Vaile Neighborhood Revitalization Project, a transformative initiative that will bring 22 new affordable homes to Richmond’s southside. Supported by a $1,120,000 Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 award from the State of Indiana, made possible through the […]

 RICHMOND, Ind. (November 14, 2025)– The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County has been awarded $5.1 million through Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0, a statewide program that empowers regions to implement locally led strategies for population growth, talent attraction, and economic vitality. Wayne County’s investment will focus on improving quality […]

On October 20, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County Board announced support for a new family-owned venture, Milestone Trailer Wash, led by Richmond natives Joel and Greg Eberlein. The project brings new investment and infrastructure to Wayne County’s industrial landscape through a specialized truck cleaning facility designed to enhance the region’s logistics network […]

Wayne County will see the construction of 82 single family homes through the Housing Accelerator Program developed and managed by the EDC of Wayne County. The grant program provides infrastructure funding for unfinished platted subdivisions. Sarah Mitchell, Economic Development Manager for the EDC says the program was strategically designed to expedite the availability of new […]

Richmond, Ind. — May 28, 2025 — Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond, in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County, the City of Richmond, and AP Development LLC, proudly announces a transformative $30 million redevelopment effort. The project targets five iconic downtown properties: the Knollenberg Buildings, the Hittle Building, the former BMO Harris […]

Over 100 people attended the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County’s annual meeting on Monday, May 5th in Lingle Auditorium on the Reid Health campus. Lunch sponsors were the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) and Whitewater Valley REMC. The EDC recognized companies who invested in Wayne County in 2024, as well as past chair […]

Housing developers are getting a new tool to use to increase housing stock. The Housing Accelerator Program will provide grants, with a maximum award of $250,000 per project, to support public infrastructure projects in existing, unfinished, platted subdivisions. Infrastructure includes, but isn’t limited to, the build out of public streets, roads, sidewalks, and utilities within […]