Starke County Economic Development Foundation, Inc

05/29/2026

📚🎉 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🎉📚

Today is the final day to sign up for Ivy Tech’s Early Childhood Education Skills Training in Health, Safety & Nutrition program!

If you’ve been thinking about a career in early childhood education—or want to gain valuable skills and experience working with children—this is an incredible opportunity to get started.

✅ 8-week training program
✅ Hands-on classroom experience
✅ Flexible online coursework
✅ Potential scholarship funding available
✅ Open to individuals age 15 and older who meet program requirements

Classes begin June 8, so don’t miss your chance to invest in your future and gain skills that are in high demand.

⏰ Registration closes TODAY!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Kathy Kostecka for more information.

05/06/2026

Looking for a career working with children? 📚🍎 Ivy Tech is offering an Early Childhood Education Skills Training program this summer — a great opportunity for Starke County residents to gain hands-on training in health, safety, and nutrition for early childhood education!

✅ Self-paced online + classroom training
✅ Scholarship opportunities may be available
✅ Ages 15+ can apply
✅ Great pathway into childcare and education careers

Registration closes May 29th — don’t wait! 👏

04/30/2026

04/27/2026

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our committee, the generosity of our sponsors, and the hard work of our volunteers. Thank you for making this event an incredible success!

04/27/2026

6️⃣th Annual Starke Tank business pitch competition was a huge success! ⭐️

04/27/2026

We kicked off the 2026 Starke Tank with a Small Business Resource Expo—bringing valuable tools, connections, and support to local entrepreneurs!
Thank you everyone who participated!

04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Starke Tank business pitch competition!!
Our participants were: Hannah’s Country Road Greenhouse, CB Makes & Bakes, Grit & Glow Cleaning Services, and Maple Leaf Health & Wellness.
We also included our 1st ever high school business pitch competition: Oregon Davis won with 3 freshman students presenting against North Judson!

04/27/2026

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Starke Tank winner is… Hannah’s Country Road Greenhouse & Runner-up is CB Makes & Bakes

04/25/2026