Orange County September 2025 Updates

Orange County Housing Grant

Orange County Government is officially moving forward with the next steps to pursue a $500,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant through the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA), with support from the Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission.

If awarded, this funding would provide vital home repairs for income-qualified homeowners, including:

Roof replacements
HVAC upgrades
Electrical work
Accessibility improvements

Public Hearing:

Thursday, October 9

5:00 PM

Orange County Community Center

Join us for Jive After 5!

Network, mingle, and make new connections on October 2nd from 5–6:30 PM at The Superburger in Paoli.

Come for the conversation, stay for the great food and local vibes!

Applications for Code/IT Academy’s Fall 2025 Cohort are NOW OPEN!

Looking to start a career in tech? Our CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ course is the perfect first step!

Learn essential IT skills, gain hands-on experience, and earn an industry-recognized certification—all at no cost.

Class Dates: October 7 - December 9

Apply by September 27!

Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!

Apply HERE!

Rural Prosperity: Strengthening Workforce Outcomes for Young Adults in Southern Indiana event

Discover how individuals and organizations across southern Indiana are collaborating to create better workforce opportunities for young adults. This highly interactive session will provide valuable insights and foster meaningful connections.

Event Highlights:

Data-driven discussions: Explore critical data on disconnected young adults—those neither in school nor working—and understand the impact on rural communities.
Collaborative models: Learn about successful coordination and collaboration strategies that enhance support for young adults.
Innovative initiatives: Hear about capacity-enhancing investments and initiatives designed to improve economic outcomes for young adults and the region.

OCEDP hosted our 2025 Annual Members Only Golf Scramble at the beautiful Green Acres Golf Course!

We had 10 teams join us. Fun, sun, and networking was shared on the greens.

1st place: Hoosier Hills Credit Union

2nd place: French Lick Resort

3rd place: Legendz Sports Bar & Grill

Thank you to all who support Orange County Economic Development, we could not fulfill our mission without the support of our partners.