June 2015 Headlines 
Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E)
Powder coating gives metal surfaces a strong, long-lasting, durable finish. Whether a commercial project or an individual wishing to refresh any metal item to look new again, Powder Pro Coating Service is a family owned and operated business that  offers customer service with a smile and personal touch. No project is too large or small, and Powder Pro can match any color desired. Learn more
The demands of today's industrial adhesive users are  diverse with each having special needs.  Capital  Adhesives  is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer that specializes  in meeting those needs and is  committed to providing quality products and services to each customer. Capital Adhesives provides hot and cold adhesives to assist in applications such as bookbinding, packaging, envelopes, lamination, automotive, and more. Learn more
Workforce Development
Crossing Educational Center opening in Mooresville
The Crossing is an accredited, faith-based alternative school with 23 campuses across central and northern Indiana servicing more than 1,000 high school students with poor grades, attendance, social, or behavior issues. Students come from public schools, private schools, home schools, and even the streets. The Crossing takes a holistic approach to education by focusing on four core areas: Academics, Character, Leadership, and Careers. Learn more

The Greater Mooresville Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Crossing's new Mooresville location, 223 East High Street, on July 8th at 1:30pm. 
Independent Colleges of Indiana "Career Hub"
ICI is launching a Career Hub, free-of-charge, as an addition to career services already offered at each of Indiana's private colleges and universities. The Career Hub will provide businesses one-stop access to almost 100,000 students and alumni from 31 ICI member institutions located throughout the state, which will include job and internship postings, interview scheduling, interview rooms, and "huddle" videoconferencing stations to recruiters. Learn more
Morgan County Labor Market Update - April 2015
Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
35,295 33,717 1,578
Apr 15 UE Rate Mar 15 UE Rate Apr 14 UE Rate
4.5% 6.0% 5.5%
Not seasonally adjusted
April 2015 U.S. Unemployment Rate: 5.1%  IN Rate: 4.6%
Other News Around Morgan County


The Indiana Broadband and Technology Association (IBTA) announced during its annual convention in French Lick that AT&T Indiana is the organization's "Company of the Year" for 2015. 
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State Road 39 gateway corridor plan survey
Our neighbors in Hendricks County are working on a plan for the approximately 5-mile corridor of SR 39 between I-70 and US 40. This encompasses Hendricks and Morgan Counties'  Westpoint Business Park development at I-70 and SR 39. The plan will cover economic development and land use recommendations, along with streetscape and design recommendations. Take the survey
Hoosier Energy unveils solar program
When the sun shines, Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative and its member systems beam. In partnership with its 18 electric cooperative members, including Morgan County's South Central Indiana REMC, Hoosier Energy has announced a 10-megawatt solar program that will bring the benefits of solar power to member consumers throughout southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Read more
Business Attraction
Leads Summary 
May 2015

Investor Spotlight

 

Welcome to our newest partner! Precision Data Solutions (dba PDS Connect) is a locally owned Internet Service Provider. Located in Mooresville with 100% of its staff living in and around the community, PDS is a tight-knit family providing broadband or high-speed internet for many cities that are southwest of Indianapolis including Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, Paragon, Eminence, Clayton, Belleville, Little Point, Cloverdale, Coatesville, and many more.

Upcoming Events
The Crossing 
Ribbon Cutting
Jul 8, 1:30p
223 E High St, Mooresville
WorkOne 
Job Fair
Jul 15, 1-4p
160 Plainfield Village Dr
Suite 101
Plainfield
Global Leadership Summit
Aug 6-7,  9:30a-5:30p
Simulcast from Grace Church, Mooresville
IN Small Business
Development Center
(ISBDC)
Jul 7, 10a-12p
Jul 16, 4-6p
Jul 21, 6-8p
Jul 28, 4-6p
Aug 4, 9-11a
Aug 18, 6-8p
Aug 20, 4-6p
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