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​The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to be teaming up with UnitedHealthcare to announce a new benefit for members: the UnitedHealthcare Community Chamber Program.

Through this new program, Chamber member businesses will have access to quality employee health insurance at competitive rates. The program touts savings of up to 25 percent with strong benefits. 
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“Launching a healthcare plan has been a long-term goal of our board that began three years ago,” said Chamber President and CEO Melissa Vance. “Navigating legislation and regulation with our partners at the US Chamber has been an arduous process, but I am extremely pleased we are finally able to offer this benefit to our members.”

​This article details the conversation I had the pleasure of conducting with John Faas, entering Executive Director of Richmond Civic Theater, and Kathy Clopper, President of the Board of Richmond Civic Theater. John’s duties officially begin May first, but nevertheless he’s done his research and has plenty of fresh ideas and unique experience to bring to the table. Kathy began her involvement with Richmond Civic Theater in 1988 by volunteering. “I got to put button holes in costumes and a lady showed me how to put eyeliner on men, and I’ve never stopped and never looked back since then,” says Clopper.  She’s graced the theater with her writing, design, and directing skills. While she will be stepping down as president in July, she is hoping to direct a show next season saying, “my directing chops are antsy to get back to work.” 

RICHMOND, Indiana. April 27, 2021 – The Richmond Community Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Curtis Wright, Ed. D. as finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. In September, the Board embarked on a nationwide search, receiving a great amount of interest in the position and interviewing a diverse group of candidates before advancing Dr. Wright as the finalist. 

Indiana adds $60 million supporting small businesses
Restart Grant
In April 2021, Indiana announced an expansion of the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant to help accelerate economic recovery activity by supporting Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses. The program provides working capital to eligible companies by reimbursing certain expenses incurred during and related to the global pandemic.
Please read through all grant details, eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions below before applying.