Jasper County Economic Development Organization

10/28/2026

Great Scott! ⚡ It's time to test your Back to the Future knowledge!

In the 1985 classic, how fast does the DeLorean need to go to travel through time? 🚗💨

A. 75 MPH

B. 88 MPH

C. 100 MPH

D. 120 MPH

No Googling! 👀 Drop your answer in the comments and tag someone who would know!

🎬 Catch Back to the Future on the big screen November 17 at Fountain Stone Theater as we celebrate 40 years of JCEDO! Sign up here:

Join us for a cozy Family Movie Night on the big screen! Enjoy a special community showing of the 1980s classic Back to the Future. Everyone is welcome to attend the movie, but you can reserve a VIP Pass by filling out this form! Your VIP Pass guarantees complimentary popcorn and a drink for each me...

10/15/2026

🎬 40 Years in the Making… and You're Invited! 🍿

We're celebrating 40 years of JCEDO, and what better way to celebrate than with the community that has been part of our story!

Did you know JCEDO was originally founded in an effort to bring a movie theater to Rensselaer? We're taking things back to where it all began with two fun community events, and we hope you'll join us!

🎳 November 6 | Free Community Cosmic Bowling Night
We're turning down the lights and turning up the fun for a neon-lit night on the lanes! Grab the whole family and break out your best 80s gear- think bright neon, leg warmers, and big hair!

Enjoy cosmic bowling, upbeat retro tunes, and special surprise JCEDO gifts for the family. Shoes, bowling, and fun are all on us!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TM1UvR6qsnQf4XBA6
*You must sign up using this link to guarantee a spot. Lanes are limited and are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎥 November 17 | Community Movie Night
We're heading to Fountain Stone Theater for a special showing of the '80s classic Back to the Future!

Reserve VIP Passes by filling out this form. These passes guarantee complimentary popcorn and a drink for each member of your family, plus special event swag, courtesy of JCEDO!
VIP Pass Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/XUbeQkBgE7D7LXYs7

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to celebrate 40 years of JCEDO with us! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the events.

Here's to 40 years of community, growth, and making great things happen in Jasper County! 🎉

10/08/2026

🎄✨ Calling all artists and creatives! ✨🎨

We’re getting into the holiday spirit and need YOUR creativity! We’re hosting a Christmas Card Design Contest and are looking for an original design that captures what makes Jasper County special during the Christmas season. Think local landmarks, traditions, scenery, history, or anything that feels like Christmas right here at home!

Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love getting creative, we’d love to see what you come up with!
- Open to anyone 14 years or older
- Limit of up to 3 designs per person
- $250 prize for the winning design
- Winner authorizes the use the selected design for the purpose of resale to Jasper County Economic Development
- Submissions are open now through October 15

Designs can be submitted in one of two ways:
- Email your design to [email protected]
- Drop off your design in person at the Jasper County Welcome Center, open Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 am-4 pm, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, and October 15th 9am-8pm (Open late for Third Thursdays in Downtown Rensselaer).

Grab your pencils, paints, markers, camera, or favorite design tools and show us what Christmas in Jasper County looks like to you! ❤️🎄

Register here: https://forms.gle/K4DkV3XZpqiTTuwC7

10/05/2026

Local employers, there’s still time to join us!

Interested in connecting with local high school students and introducing them to the career opportunities available within your business or industry? Sign up for a booth at our upcoming Career Fair this November! 🎓💼

This is a great opportunity to help students explore potential career paths, learn more about our local workforce, and make connections with the businesses and organizations in their own community.

📅 Employer registration closes October 8!

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this year’s Career Fair and help inspire the next generation of our local workforce.

📧 Email [email protected] by October 8 to reserve your booth!

09/29/2026

🎓 It’s more than just a Career Fair!

This year, students can take their career exploration one step further through our Career Discovery Meetings!

These small-group sessions are for students interested in learning more about a specific industry or career path. Students can dive deeper, hear directly from professionals in the field, ask questions, and better understand what a career in that industry could look like.

Our goal is to give students more than an introduction to potential careers—we want to give them the chance to explore their interests, make meaningful connections, and leave with a clearer idea of the opportunities available to them after high school.

We’re excited to make this year’s Career Fair an even more valuable experience for our students! 💼

09/22/2026

Who will students meet at this year’s Career Fair?

We’re excited to welcome a great variety of local employers and organizations representing career paths in healthcare, agriculture, construction, engineering, banking, public service, manufacturing, and more!

A few of the employers joining us include:

• City of Rensselaer
• Re*****on Farms
• Harveststone LCP
• Town & County Construction
• Jasper County Airport
• Ryan Companies
• Titan Construction and Engineering
• BF&S Civil Engineers
• DeMotte State Bank
• Alliance Bank
• Jasper County Sheriff’s Department
• Rensselaer Fire Department MAAC Program
• Jasper County Auditor’s Office
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Chief Industries
• ConAgra
• Franciscan Health Rensselaer
• Rensselaer Pet Care

With so many different industries represented, students will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about careers they may not have considered before, and see just how many different paths are available to them after high school.

We’re looking forward to bringing our local employers and future workforce together this November! 💼

09/14/2026

JCEDO is proud to collaborate with Rensselaer Central High School for the upcoming Career Fair this November, bringing local employers and students together to explore career opportunities right here in our community.

This event gives students the opportunity to connect directly with local businesses, discover career paths they may not have considered, and learn about the skills and education that can help them reach their goals.

By connecting today’s students with local employers, we’re helping them envision a future in Jasper County while building a stronger workforce and community for years to come.

Pictured is a look back at our 2023 Career Fair—we’re looking forward to another great turnout and an even bigger impact this year!

09/08/2026

📣 Calling All Local Employers!

Want to help shape the future workforce right here in our community?

We are looking for local businesses and organizations to host a booth at the Rensselaer Central High School Career Fair on November 12!

This is your chance to:

• Connect directly with motivated students.

• Showcase your industry and company culture.

• Guide the next generation toward exciting career paths close to home.

🗓️ Important Details:

• Event Date: November 12

• Sign-Up Deadline: October 8

Ready to get involved? Reserve your booth today by calling (219) 866-3080 or emailing [email protected].

Let’s show our students just how many incredible opportunities are waiting for them right in their backyard! 🎓💼✨

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual JCEDO Golf Outing last week!⛳

We had a great day on the course and are grateful to all of the golfers, sponsors, and supporters who helped make this year’s outing a success.

We appreciate everyone who spent the day with us and continues to support JCEDO and our work throughout Jasper County. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🏌️‍♂

07/02/2026

To our valued business partners,

We are busy planning the Jasper County Economic Development Organization’s annual golf outing. Our office looks forward to this time spent casually with all our generous donors who work alongside us to promote economic growth and stability in Jasper County. Your support is vital to the strength of our local community.

This year’s golf outing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Curtis Creek Golf Course in Rensselaer, IN.
11:00 am CST Lunch & Register
12:15 pm CST Outing instructions at Carts
12:30 pm CST sh***un start.

Below is a registration form and sponsorship opportunities. Registrations are limited to the first 25 teams to sign up.

Completed forms and payment are due in our office by August 5th and can be mailed to:
Jasper County Economic Development
PO Box 314
Rensselaer, IN 47978

Completed registrations, invoice requests, and logo art can be emailed to: [email protected], or you can call our office with questions at 219-863-3080.
Looking forward to seeing you there!