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Caring for Creitz: A People Project
In this blog post we are talking about Caring for Creitz a project in Cambridge City aimed at updating a local park.
Paving The Way To Your Next Level Job
Is it possible for a career or a next level job to change a person's life? I believe so and after reading this story, you may believe it too. About Forward Wayne County Forward Wayne County is an organization focused on the future of Wayne County. That future has a...
Welcome Our New Program Director, Acacia St. John
Forward Wayne County is pleased to welcome Acacia St. John to the organization as Program Manager. A native of Wayne County and a graduate of Lincoln High School, she has more than 10 years of experience in workforce development, marketing, and community relations....
Back to School During COVID 19
Back to school time can elicit groans from students and sighs of relief from parents. This year, with the disruption and uncertainty of COVID-19, there are groans all around. What does "the new normal" mean for back-to-school? How can we support and prepare our...
Veterans Memorial Park May Get Unexpected War Monument
Veterans Memorial Park in Wayne County may be getting a new monument and the story about who is bringing the monument is as interesting as the war it will remember. However, this article is about more than just a monument going into a local park. It’s a...
Residents’ Guide: Things To Do In Wayne County, Indiana
What is at the intersection of population, talent attraction, quality of life, and things to do in Wayne County, Indiana? What do you think that number represents? If you guessed the population of Wayne County in 1970, you’d be right! Yes, almost 80,000 people lived...
Celebrating Wayne County High Schools’ Class of 2020
Big shout out to Wayne County High Schools' grads and school administrators for being creative in these unusual times! 2020 has been...a challenge. The typical events we take for granted were postponed, if not canceled entirely. Kids looking forward to the last...
Young, Free, & … Settling in Wayne County?!
Local high school and college graduation season tends to be a bittersweet time for us. We're thrilled to see our students reaching these milestones, but we know that graduation also tends to signal a mass exodus of young residents leaving Wayne County to make a home...
Hello, Neighbor!
Have you been staying home a lot more than usual? The good news is that the weather is improving and you'll be able to spend more time outside in your neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to take in some fresh air and reconnect with your neighbors at a safe,...
COVID-19 Grant Recipients Weigh In
You may recall that the Wayne County Foundation offered rapid grants to local non-profit organizations to assist their support of our community. We followed up with two of the grant recipients to learn what these grants mean to their organization and how they're using...
Forward Wayne County’s 2020 Vision – Annual Report
Wow, 2019 was whirlwind year for Forward Wayne County! Wayne County faces significant and persistent challenges that include declining population, lack of high-skilled employment pool, high percentage of families living in poverty, and low levels of educational...
Forward Wayne County: Your Partner in Strengthening Communities
Strengthening communities has always been important work, and it is even more essential now that families across America are facing so much uncertainty. Forward Wayne County (FWC) partners with local leaders and organizations to create more vibrant, thriving,...
We Will Get Through This Together
The Power of Hope It seems like only yesterday we were all gearing up for the new decade. We were excited about the 2020 Vision and as a community, Wayne County residents, we were ready to be done with bike paths, road construction, and winter weather. Then, without...
Prioritizing Workforce Development
At a recent Agbioscience Innovation Summit held in Indianapolis, a panel of experts discussed industry challenges: "What’s the key factor in a startup’s success? Employees. Why had a particular agbioscience company moved to Indiana? The people. What does a CEO think...
Breaking News: Resident Opinions Needed
WAYNE COUNTY, Indiana - Forward Wayne County asks for residents' opinions in county-wide survey designed to develop a comprehensive plan to improve local communities. Background: Forward Wayne County is a backbone organization that helps better align...
Make Wayne County a Better Place in Five Minutes
"I can't find affordable daycare around here." "There are no jobs close to where I live.""I feel like nothing fun happens in our area." Do any of these statements resonate with you? Let's fix it! Forward Wayne County is developing a countywide plan to create more...
