### A Community Initiative
The charming populace of Greencastle, along with the spirited denizens of DePauw University, will convene for a notable gathering. Set your calendars for Thursday, January 30th. The meeting promises to be an enriching dialogue about the ‘Growing Green and Gold Together’ initiative.
### An Invitation to the Community
At precisely 6 p.m., the rendezvous unfolds in the galleria section perched at the Inn’s east end at DePauw. Here, the community shall engage earnestly in the Green and Gold Business Accelerator community session. Intriguingly, the gathering extends an agenda ripe with opportunities.
### A Glean into the Agenda
– Enlightenment on the Business Accelerator Program.
– A session dedicated to addressing queries on small business support.
– An introduction to Kate Knaul, the new executive director of Main Street Greencastle.
### Driving Economic Success
The initiative, known fondly as ‘Growing Green and Gold Together,’ aspires to reenergize Greencastle’s downtown sector. It focuses keenly on bolstering local commerce. In tandem, developing residential units and public spaces rather delightfully increase foot traffic. More business, they say, begets more business.
### The Incubator of New Ideas
Of note, the Downtown Small Business Incubator Fund stands as a bastion of support. It aims to underpin small businesses, thereby fortifying Greencastle’s economy. In alliance with Main Street Greencastle and DePauw’s School of Business, it offers training resources. Topics extend from business strategy to effective marketing.
### An Ambitious Undertaking
The project receives a kind nudge from the Lilly Endowment Inc., marking it as a comprehensive affair. **[Additional details are here in the latest](https://www.lillyendowment.org/news/)**.
1. **Seminary Square Mixed-Use Development**
This venture will transform a couple of city blocks into splendid mixed-use buildings. Expect new housing, commerce spaces, and ample parking. It hopes to attract both established locals and new families. Community green spaces enhance the area’s pedestrian-friendly allure.
2. **Enhancing Public Spaces**
A focus on energising public spaces within and around Courthouse Square is underway. Streetscapes, public venues, and a parking garage emerge as pivotal improvements. They assist communities in organising events whilst greasing the wheels of local business.
3. **Downtown Small Business Incubator Fun**
Vital for fostering local entrepreneurship, it aligns with the Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center’s goals. Financial support mingles with informative workshops on business planning and finance.
### Swimming Towards Better Health
Concurrently, Putnam County prepares for a gleaming YMCA and Natatorium. This facility caters to the aquatic zest of the community. Features like zero-entry ramps and swim lanes sweeten the prospect. It extends year-round recreational and therapeutic access.
In summary, ‘Growing Green and Gold Together’ doesn’t merely aspire to revitalize Greencastle; it has meticulously charted a course with ambitious sails set full.