The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Japanese automaker Honda today will announce it has chosen a Greensburg site for a car assembly plant that would employ 1,500 workers and could launch an economic boom in the state's hard-pressed southeastern corner. Honda will reveal the plant's location this morning at a news conference in Greensburg, according to a source familiar with the deal who asked not be identified. The source wasn't authorized to discuss the matter.
What does this mean for Rising Sun and Ohio County? Greensburg is about a one hour drive from Rising Sun. This is within range for potential manufacturing plants for suppliers to the new facility. Honda, which pays workers about $24 an hour at its massive 11,000-employee car complex in west-central Ohio, is thought to be reluctant to expand in Ohio and draw workers already employed by its vast network of suppliers.
By bringing high wages to a "faded" farming and industrial region in Indiana, Honda could assure itself of being able to hand-pick workers.
A Honda plant could very well lead to a regional hiring boom, crank up orders for the company's more than three dozen suppliers in the region and begin to bid up wages. The typical employee in the Greensburg area earns about $15 an hour, compared to the statewide average of $19 an hour. Rising Sun and Ohio County need to be prepared for this huge impact on the regional economy. We need to be able to provide potential new businesses with shovel ready sites and improve our workforce status. The Chamber will keep you up to date on these new developments.
Congratulation Greensburg and here we go.
Thanks to Government Relations Co-Chair Dill Dorrell for the news tip.
June 28, 2006
June 27, 2006
FIRST FRIDAY JULY KICK-OFF FOR CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN RISING SUN, IN
It's time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind.... to relax and smell the coffee, sample the wine, and take a break from everyday life.
Every First Friday of the month, the Pendleton Art Center opens its doors for visitors and anyone interested in seeing artwork and meeting some talented artists. Our Rising Sun artists, photographers, sculptors, glass artisans, weavers, potters, and musicians invite you to come to their studios to see their works; or just come hang out for refreshments and some great music on a Friday night in Rising Sun along the Ohio River. From contemporary to realistic expressionism, our artists enjoy opening their studios to the general public on First Friday's and Second-Look Saturday's to show their wares.
July in Rising Sun epitomizes the lazy days of summer... live music from the Main Street Stage on the river front, homemade ice cream, park benches, free boat hook ups, an eclectic array of dining options, and a free shuttle to the Grand Victoria Casino, golf course and hotel, featuring "Elvis" every weekend! A Classic Car Cruise-in is on Saturday, 7/8. Check out the website www.risingsunchamber.com for current events scheduled.
The Pendleton Art Center entertainment on First Friday is provided by local guitarist, Jamon Zeiler from the Zeiler Music Center in Rising Sun, featuring music from his second CD release.
Artists featured in the Pendleton Main Gallery are: Debi Black & Shirley Smith (the infamous "Boswell girls"!), Brenda Diehl, Bob and Nancy Minnick; and jewelry designers, Mike and Lydia Mondary.
WHERE - Pendleton Art Center
at 201 Main Street in Rising Sun IN, (812) 438-9900,
www.pendletonartcenter.com
WHEN - First Friday of July, 7/7, 5 - 9 pm
and... Second-Look Saturday, 7/8, 10 - 5 pm
COST - FREE to general public, sponsored by The Friendship Bank of Rising Sun
Economic Development Commission announces new website
The Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Commission today unveils a new website to kick off its new economic initiative, designed to bring new business to this Southeastern Indiana community.
“To bring new business to the Rising Sun and Ohio County area, we need to showcase the ‘business friendly’ atmosphere here,” said Ed Sullivan, Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Coordinator. “Our website is the starting place to showcase just what the Rising Sun area can offer new businesses.”
The Commission is launching www.risingsunworks.com as the ‘one stop shop’ for information and contacts for business. From information on the quality of life, to economic incentives available for businesses, any company can find out how to set up shop in the Rising Sun area, with just a few clicks of a computer mouse.
In addition, the Rising Sun Municipal Utilities (RSMU) has installed a county-wide, wireless, high-speed internet service that is available at competitive rates to both commercial and residential customers.
A new business park is also being developed in Ohio County just north of downtown Rising Sun, offering ample space for growing businesses with ease of highway access to the major interstates.
To learn more about the Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Commission, contact Coordinator Ed Sullivan at P.O. Box 199, Rising Sun, IN 47040, phone 812.342.4935 or e-mail
esullivan43@comcast.net.
Source: Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Commission
“To bring new business to the Rising Sun and Ohio County area, we need to showcase the ‘business friendly’ atmosphere here,” said Ed Sullivan, Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Coordinator. “Our website is the starting place to showcase just what the Rising Sun area can offer new businesses.”
The Commission is launching www.risingsunworks.com as the ‘one stop shop’ for information and contacts for business. From information on the quality of life, to economic incentives available for businesses, any company can find out how to set up shop in the Rising Sun area, with just a few clicks of a computer mouse.
In addition, the Rising Sun Municipal Utilities (RSMU) has installed a county-wide, wireless, high-speed internet service that is available at competitive rates to both commercial and residential customers.
A new business park is also being developed in Ohio County just north of downtown Rising Sun, offering ample space for growing businesses with ease of highway access to the major interstates.
To learn more about the Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Commission, contact Coordinator Ed Sullivan at P.O. Box 199, Rising Sun, IN 47040, phone 812.342.4935 or e-mail
esullivan43@comcast.net.
Source: Rising Sun/Ohio County Economic Development Commission
June 26, 2006
INDOT awards $673,600 to rehab historic Laughery Creek bridge
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) today announced it has awarded nearly $20 million in Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) funds statewide. Each year, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sets aside funds that states award to develop and build projects that enhance the existing transportation system. Indiana’s Transportation Enhancement Program allows funding for transportation projects to expand beyond the traditional accommodations for cars, trucks, buses and transit. In addition, TE projects expand transportation opportunities to a broader range of users. All TE projects include a required 20-percent local match to demonstrate a strong local commitment to the project.
This year, INDOT awarded $673,600 to finance the rehabilitation and restoration of a historic bridge across Laughery Creek connecting Dearborn and Ohio Counties. The Laughery Creek Bridge is a 300-foot single span through truss constructed as a replacement for an 1868 Howe Truss which fell into the creek on the night of June 3, 1878. Within six months of the collapse, the new bridge was constructed on the old stone abutments. The historic bridge is in poor repair and in danger of collapse. In 1994, it was placed on the list of the ten most endangered historic structures in Indiana. Local officials plan to rededicate the bridge on December 10, 2007, the 130th anniversary of the bridge’s original opening.
This year, INDOT awarded $673,600 to finance the rehabilitation and restoration of a historic bridge across Laughery Creek connecting Dearborn and Ohio Counties. The Laughery Creek Bridge is a 300-foot single span through truss constructed as a replacement for an 1868 Howe Truss which fell into the creek on the night of June 3, 1878. Within six months of the collapse, the new bridge was constructed on the old stone abutments. The historic bridge is in poor repair and in danger of collapse. In 1994, it was placed on the list of the ten most endangered historic structures in Indiana. Local officials plan to rededicate the bridge on December 10, 2007, the 130th anniversary of the bridge’s original opening.
June 9, 2006
Rising Sun Chalk Walk
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Main Street Chalk Walk in downtown Rising Sun, Indiana. This year’s Chalk Walk will be held on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. (With rain date set for June 24th.) On the day of the event, the reporting station for entries and chalk pickup will be at the white gazebo location on the corner of Main Street and N. Poplar Street. Entry fee is free if you are wearing a Rising Sun t-shirt or a Rising Sun summer league softball or baseball uniform t-shirt. Otherwise, entry is $5.00. The first 48 chalk walk participants will receive a Rising Sun Chalk Walk sun visor.
Individuals and families of all ages, interests and skills are encouraged to join in on the fun and participate in creating their own “masterpieces” using the sidewalk as their concrete canvases. The Chalk Walk provides fun for the whole family and an opportunity to get re-acquainted to Rising Sun’s fabulous Main Street area and what it has to offer as far as shopping and dining. Everyone else needs to consider themselves invited and be entertained by watching the progress of each artist as they create their own individual artwork on the sidewalk.
This year cash prizes will be awarded in three different age groups: 10 and under; 11 to 17; and 18 to adult. The following cash awards will be presented in each age group and one over-all “Best of Show” award.
First Prize in each age group: $50 @
Two Honorable Mentions in each age group: $25 @
Over-all “Best of Show” $100
Fill out the clip-out entry form online or in the Rising Sun Recorder and the Ohio County News, or pick up the entry at any Main Street business, or e-mail your request to downtown@enjoyrisingsun.com. Please, return your application to the Historic Downtown Program, 103 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040. For more information on the Chalk Walk 2006 call: (812) 438-2750.
Individuals and families of all ages, interests and skills are encouraged to join in on the fun and participate in creating their own “masterpieces” using the sidewalk as their concrete canvases. The Chalk Walk provides fun for the whole family and an opportunity to get re-acquainted to Rising Sun’s fabulous Main Street area and what it has to offer as far as shopping and dining. Everyone else needs to consider themselves invited and be entertained by watching the progress of each artist as they create their own individual artwork on the sidewalk.
This year cash prizes will be awarded in three different age groups: 10 and under; 11 to 17; and 18 to adult. The following cash awards will be presented in each age group and one over-all “Best of Show” award.
First Prize in each age group: $50 @
Two Honorable Mentions in each age group: $25 @
Over-all “Best of Show” $100
Fill out the clip-out entry form online or in the Rising Sun Recorder and the Ohio County News, or pick up the entry at any Main Street business, or e-mail your request to downtown@enjoyrisingsun.com. Please, return your application to the Historic Downtown Program, 103 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040. For more information on the Chalk Walk 2006 call: (812) 438-2750.
June 1, 2006
Happy (Wine) Trails
Wine connoisseurs should head south to the Indiana Wine Trail, a recently launched self-guided tour that visits six Hoosier wineries in five southeastern Indiana counties.
The Wine Trail includes stops at Ertel Cellars Winery (Ripley County), Chateau Pomije Winery (Dearborn County), The Ridge Winery (Switzerland County), and Madison Vineyards, Lanthier Winery and The Thomas Family Winery, all in Jefferson County. Also included on the drive is the Around the Corner Wine & Coffee Shop in Rising Sun.
Validate a VIP (very important patron) passport at each of the six stops between now and May 31, 2007, and your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include a Winemaker for a Day experience at Ertel Cellars Winery. For an Indiana Wine Trail map visit www.indianawinetrail.com or call (888) 776-4786.
The Wine Trail includes stops at Ertel Cellars Winery (Ripley County), Chateau Pomije Winery (Dearborn County), The Ridge Winery (Switzerland County), and Madison Vineyards, Lanthier Winery and The Thomas Family Winery, all in Jefferson County. Also included on the drive is the Around the Corner Wine & Coffee Shop in Rising Sun.
Validate a VIP (very important patron) passport at each of the six stops between now and May 31, 2007, and your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include a Winemaker for a Day experience at Ertel Cellars Winery. For an Indiana Wine Trail map visit www.indianawinetrail.com or call (888) 776-4786.
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