Reminder: Moving Forward Program
 Moving Forward presentations have been rescheduled for Friday, October 16, 2015. The presentations are open to the public.
Each team that intends to use a PowerPoint presentation must send it to Alan Rakowski by 5:00 PM on October 14, 2015. IHCDA will announce the two selected teams on Monday, October 19, 2015. For additional details please review RED Notice 15-33.
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 My Community, My Vision Program Launches
IHCDA was proud to host the 2015-2016 My Community, My Vision (MCMV) class during the program launch at Ivy Tech Community College. Designed to combat Indiana's "brain drain" challenge, MCMV matches high school students with Ball State University graduate students to study how communities can attract and retain Millennial residents.
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 MCMV teams:
• ARISE (Gary)
• Muncie Central High School
• Jobs for America’s Graduates (DeKalb High School)
• C.O.M.P.A.S.S. program (Anderson Community Schools)
• Business Professionals of America (Hamilton Heights)
• DECA Chapter (Martinsville High School)
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October is Energy Efficiency Month
The days are getting shorter, mornings are cooler and leaves are turning colors. Autumn has officially arrived!
October is Energy Efficiency Month, and as temperatures dip, IHCDA will share ways you can help reduce energy bills and care for our environment.
Energy costs
are a fact of life, whether it's a sweltering summer or frigid winter season. As Hoosiers, we've all felt the impact of extreme temperatures and the high costs associated with them. A report released by the American Coalition for
Clean Coal Electricity shows the percentage of income spent on energy costs based
upon household income. This report estimated the following for 2014:
· For those earning $50,000 annually or more,
energy costs account for approximately 8% of their after tax income.
· For those earning $30,000 to $50,000 the
percentage rises to 16%.
· For those
earning $30,000 or less the percentage rises to a significant 26%.
No matter your income bracket, a few small changes can make a big difference when it comes to saving energy. Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional tips throughout the month of October.
 Alexandria hosts first Blight Elimination Program demolition
On September 14, 2015, Peggy Welch, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Lt. Governor Ellspermann's Office, joined IHCDA Executive Director Jacob Sipe, Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods and local residents who gathered to view the city's first demolition of a blighted property through Indiana’s Blight Elimination Program (BEP). Alexandria's BEP demolition will result in a safer environment and a more welcoming neighborhood for all.
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