Jay County Government

09/25/2025

09/03/2025

🚨 **Attention Local Employers!** 🚨
We're excited to announce the **2025 Jay County Career Fair** — an incredible opportunity to connect with the future workforce right here in our community! 👩‍💼👨‍🔧👨‍💻

📅 **Date:** September 25, 2025
🕗 **Time:** 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Set up begins at 7:30 AM)
📍 **Location:** Jay County High School

This event is all about helping students explore career paths and helping YOU grow local talent right here in Jay County. 🌱

💼 Interested in participating?
Register your business today 👉 bit.ly/2025JayCareerFair
📞 Questions? Contact Allison Keen at 260-726-4707

Let’s build the future together! 💪

09/03/2025

Thanks to a generous grant from the 3 Rivers Foundation, the ECI Regional Planning District is launching quarterly Financial Literacy Workshops, FREE and open to the public.

The first session will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 3–5 p.m. at the Innovation Connector in the large conference room, featuring a presentation by Ted Baker, handouts, and light refreshments. We hope to see you there!

Registration is not required, but it is encouraged so we can plan accordingly:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecirpd-financial-literacy-workshop-tickets-1635698872359?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/03/2025

Through the support of The Portland Foundation, the Portland Rockets Booster Club has been awarded $2,200 for field tarps and shipping. ECIRPD was pleased to assist in securing this funding, which will help the Rockets maintain a protected field and continue providing recreational opportunities for the community for seasons to come.

Read more here: https://ecirpd.org/ecirpd-helps-portland-rockets-booster-club-secure-grant-for-field-supplies/

09/03/2025

Don’t forget to save your spot for our next BEST Workshop – Balanced Hustle: Wellness Without Sacrificing Success on September 11! 💼 Join us at the West Jay Community Center as we explore how entrepreneurs can thrive in both business and wellness. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-workshop-balanced-hustle-wellness-without-sacrificing-success-tickets-1510910376609?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawMemH9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQUHRUZzJWN0NnMGVrQXZoAR63kr2-cWpXKWLUyDfLqXWpIGgZ1NdkWEIsdarQLKmrlzhsPvguqKaOc_WmrQ_aem_oXCYueWe35nplQTBontPQw

08/05/2025

08/04/2025

Our Tailgate food distributions are for everyone who needs them, regardless of income or address, and will never require registration. Tailgates are possible thanks to a caring community of volunteers and supporters. Learn more here: https://curehunger.org/get-help/tailgates

Upcoming Tailgate Distributions:

Madison County
Tuesday, August 5 - 10 AM
Callaway Park, 902 Callaway Park Dr, Elwood

Delaware County
Tuesday, August 5 - 5 PM
Second Harvest Warehouse, 6621 N Old SR 3, Muncie

Jay County
Wednesday, August 6 - 10 AM
Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E Votaw St, Portland

Blackford County
Thursday, August 7 - 10 AM
Blackford County Fairgrounds, 409 E Park Ave, Hartford City

Henry County
Friday, August 8 - 10 AM
First Baptist Church, 709 S Memorial Dr, New Castle

Randolph County
Friday, August 8 - 10 AM
Goodrich Park, 701 N Union St, Wi******er