Jasper County Economic Development Organization

05/21/2026

04/15/2026

🚨 NEW: SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTERS ARE OPEN 🚨

Need help with disaster recovery? The S.B.A. has set up two temporary locations in Newton and Jasper Counties to provide assistance.

Don't wait—visit an outreach center to get the help you need!

03/23/2026

Calling all local food entrepreneurs and farmers! 👩‍🌾👨‍🍳

Join KIRAG and Purdue Agriculture on April 9th for a FREE half-day workshop focused on launching and scaling your food business.

What’s in it for you?
• Expert insights on commercial scaling.
• Product feasibility and market research tips.
• Access to 1-on-1 consultations and business templates.

📍 Meadow Springs Event Center, Francesville.
📅 April 9, 2026.

02/11/2026

We are thrilled to partner with the Third Thursdays group to bring more energy, foot traffic, and family fun to our downtown district. These events are the perfect way to celebrate our local entrepreneurs and keep our community thriving.

Mark your calendars for May through October—let’s show our local shops some love!



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01/15/2026

JCEDO is now accepting Façade Grant Applications for 2026. Applications must be completed and submitted by February 23rd to be considered for Quarter 1. Application and qualifying information can be found here: https://www.jaspercountyin.com/grants/

12/30/2025

Jasper County Economic Development is proud to share a few properties that received a face-lift with the support of the City of Rensselaer Redevelopment Commission due in part to a Downtown Facade Grant award in 2025. Thank you to the property owners of Unique Finds, Cup of Joy Too, and Gutwein Risner Insurance for your added private investment in our community!

10/28/2025

Calling all small business owners! Don't miss out on an Quickbooks workshop designed to simplify your bookkeeping tasks. Thanks to Indiana Small Business and Starke County for sharing this event info with us. Limited seats available, secure yours today: https://www.mypennytracker.com/starkeco2025

08/18/2025

Facade Grant Applications are due in one week! This is your final opportunity for 2025, applications can be found online here:
https://www.jaspercountyin.com/grants/

08/12/2025

Less than two weeks left to submit your facade grant application!
https://www.jaspercountyin.com/grants/

08/09/2025

As students head back to the classroom, we are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school buses in the community.

Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop when the overhead lights on a school bus are flashing yellow. Once the lights turn red and the stop arm extends, drivers are required to stop on all roads with only one exception. On highways divided by a physical barrier, such as a concrete wall or grassy median, only vehicles traveling in the same direction as the school bus are required to stop in these circumstances.