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Wayne County’s Creative Spirit is Growing
There's something special happening across Wayne County. From the concert halls and galleries of Richmond to exciting new venues, the arts are taking root, expanding, and reaching more people than ever. Whether you're a lifelong arts patron or...
Creating Community Through Art
Arts and Culture play a critical role in communities across Wayne County. This is seen through creating a community identity, preserving local artistic history, or building a sense of space and belonging. As we continue discussing this topic, read below to learn how...
Welcome to the Team – Again
This month, we welcomed a new team member of the Forward Wayne County team, Seth Stegall. We asked him to share his story and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. Hello there! This blog may be a reintroduction for some of you and, for others, a new face. My...
Wayne County’s Music Community
We are talking about Arts & Culture this month and asked Sean Lamb to share his thoughts: I have proudly been a part of Wayne County’s music community for the better part of 20 years. Over those years, I’ve seen so many changes at a local level that benefit people...
College Now – An Opportunity for Wayne County’s Students
As Forward Wayne County focuses on Education this month, we reached out to Kyle Wright, manager of the College Now Program at Indiana University East to ask a few questions about the program and how it impacts students in Wayne County! Kyle Wright, manager of the...
Furthering Your Education in Wayne County
Wayne County residents have countless ways that they can further their education past high school. Higher education, job training, and certificate programs are all over - as are the tools to help you find and afford them. As we focus on Education this month, read...
Engaging Students in the Trades
Forward Wayne County is focused on Education this August. We visited Nixon Tool Co. Inc. in Richmond, Indiana. We interviewed Scott Nixon about the importance of trade schools, apprenticeships, and how Nixon Tool has adapted to a new workforce while supporting...
Getting to Know Your Neighbors
Forward Wayne County is focused on Neighborhood Development this month. According to a study from the Pew Research Center, only 57% of Americans say that they know some of their neighbors. Only 26% say they know most of them. Improving a community starts small, and...
Building Resiliency Through Neighborhoods
This month, Forward Wayne County is focused on Neighborhood Development. We asked Paul Lower, Director of Grants and Data at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, to write about his experience with our NICE! Program and how he uses what he learned about...
Wayne County, Across Time
Forward Wayne County is focusing on Our People this month. We teamed up with some of our local historians to write about a few of Wayne County's historical figures! Read below to learn about some interesting people from Wayne County's past. George Booe Written by Joe...
The People of Wayne County
When you think of the resources that Wayne County has, what comes to mind? The natural spaces? Our abundance of higher educational facilities? Whatever you love about Wayne County, it would be impossible to achieve without Our People. This month, Forward Wayne County...
Early Childhood Grant Opportunities
High quality child care is essential for the future of Wayne County. When our children are properly prepared for school, they are more likely to succeed! Many organizations across Indiana and beyond offer grants to help our child care providers continue doing what...
The Need of Early Childhood Education
Forward Wayne County is focused on Early Childhood Success this month. We asked Dani Arthur, founder and executive director of Oak Park Early Learning Academy, to write about the importance of early childhood education in Wayne County! I absolutely love that Forward...
Cardboard Recycling in Richmond
The Richmond Sanitary District began a curbside cardboard recycling program in December of 2021. In 2022, more than 200 tons of cardboard were recycled in Richmond. Since Forward Wayne County is focused on our Environment this month, we asked Pat Smoker, Director of...
Five Tips for a Greener Home
For the month of April, Forward Wayne County is focused on our Environment. Read some of the tips below on how to make your home a greener and more environmentally efficient space! Open the windows As we find ourselves in between spring and summer, resist turning on...
High-Growth Jobs in Indiana
Our focus this month is on Employability. NextLevel Jobs, an initiative from the State of Indiana, highlights job sectors with the highest rates of growth across the state and provides training for Indiana residents. Big Indicators of Success Building a more skilled...
