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Daviess County responds to Mid-States Corridor Announcement
April 20, 2022 - WASHINGTON, Indiana - Following the formal release of the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) responds positively and energetically to the unveiling of Alternative P as the preferred route for the Mid-States Corridor. Following three years of thoughtful consideration, INDOT and the State...
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Daviess County launches first phase of unified marketing plan to capture new economic development, business and visitor opportunities
March 30, 2022 - WASHINGTON, Indiana – Sporting new logos, fresh content and onsite video segments, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau launched their first phase of a unified marketing and information outreach in March. New websites for the three county organizations and an overall unified brand and...
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$14.5 million housing project planned for Daviess County, market rate apartments expected to boost attraction, economic growth
February 7, 2022 - WASHINGTON, Indiana – A two-phase $14.5 million housing project entered into the final stages of planning Feb. 7 and is now expected to bring 144 new apartment units to the east side of the city Washington, according to Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation. Details of the project,...
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Daviess County partners with Purdue Extension to launch countywide Business and Retention Program
October 6, 2021 - WASHINGTON, Indiana – As part of its continuing efforts to help local businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) has partnered with Purdue Extension to develop and engage local businesses countywide in a formal business retention and expansion program (Daviess County BR&E). ...
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Daviess County seeks to create new Infrastructure Development Zone to support possible $20 million RTC Communications fiber expansion in Daviess County
March 9, 2021 - New fiber-to-the-home project could boost economic development and transform area with gigabit speeds throughout the county. MONTGOMERY, Indiana – Can high-speed fiber connectivity be achieved through most of Daviess County within a few years? The Daviess County Economic Development Corporation is now pursuing the creation of a countywide Infrastructure Development...
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Two Daviess County Locations Earn Site Certification
January 11, 2021 - WASHINGTON, Ind. (January 12, 2020) — Two prime business development sites in Washington, Indiana, have received Gold and Silver Site Certifications. They are the latest regional locations to take advantage of a site certification program through the Daviess County Economic Development Corp. (DCEDC) and Radius Indiana’s (https://radiusindiana.com/) partnership...
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“A great day for True Rx and Washington” – Lt. Governor helps launch $1.8 million expansion of national pharmacy benefit management company
December 2, 2020 - True Rx Health Strategists unveils new brand, commitment for additional national growth with new 15,000 sq. ft. facility in city of Washington, Indiana. WASHINGTON (Indiana) – “A great day for True Rx and the city of Washington” is how executives of True Rx Health Strategists described the formal launch...
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New Phase II Small Business Relief Program applications now available for Washington, Daviess County businesses
October 20, 2020 - OCRA CDBG grant to fund local city and county programs on tiered basis. 6/23/21 UPDATE – COVID SMALL BUSINESS RELIEVE GRANT PROGRAM IS WRAPPING UP
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY JULY 30, 2021 WASHINGTON (Indiana) – To help area small businesses navigate the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and related...
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True Rx Management Services initiates $1.8 million expansion, new facility near I-69 expects to be home to 90 new jobs by 2023
October 12, 2020 - WASHINGTON (Indiana) – True Rx Management Services, a national pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company, announced plans for a new $1.8 million facility on the east side of Washington near I-69, said Mark Williams, CEO. The company, which serves patients and employers in all 50 states, expects to create 90 new jobs by 2023. &ldquo...
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Daviess County Economic Development Foundation to distribute Duke Energy Foundation Crisis Relief Grant Funds
August 26, 2020 - Small businesses in Daviess County must apply online; funds will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis. WASHINGTON, IN – To provide rent or mortgage assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, eligible small businesses in Daviess County can receive up to $500 through a relief program funded by the Duke Energy Foundation...
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