North Daviess Community Growth Alliance

06/12/2026

🔥 VENDORS . . . DON’T MISS THIS!

There are only a few days left to submit your application for the 2026 Odon Harvest Festival!

With 3,000+ attendees last year and crowds expected to reach 5,000 this year, this is shaping up to be our biggest festival yet.

We’re looking for a diverse mix of vendors ~ unique, handmade, boutique, specialty, artisan, vintage, home décor, gourmet food, and other one-of-a-kind businesses that shoppers love to discover.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Spaces are filling, and the deadline is almost here!

Know a vendor who would be a great fit for the Odon Harvest Festival? Tag them below and tell them to hurry . . . there are only a few days left to apply!

Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaOGbt8XSl0a3Hn04BxICkbgpVDyqhS4Ajk3oia0w3IUeOkQ/viewform?usp=header

06/11/2026

📢 BIG NEWS FOR NORTH DAVIESS BUSINESSES! 🚀

You might have seen the headlines in the local papers—now it’s official! The North Daviess Community Growth Alliance (NDCGA) has officially secured public funding for downtown revitalization, and we are ready to roll!
We are officially launching the 2026 North Daviess Façade Grant Program, and the Call for Projects is NOW OPEN!

🏢 What is the Façade Grant Program?

If you are a business owner in the North Daviess community, this program is designed for you. NDCGA is offering reimbursement grants for completed façade improvement projects. Whether it’s fresh paint, updated signage, historic restoration, or a complete storefront face-lift, we want to help you elevate your business and beautify our downtowns!

📝 Ready to Apply? Here is How to Start:

Applications are available now. To get assistance with obtaining and filling out your application, reach out directly to your local Façade Grant Committee Program Point of Contact (POC):
• 📍 Odon: Dan Henning
• 📍 Elnora: Cindy Barber
• 📍 Plainville: Miranda Miller

✨ Let’s invest in our community together. Spaces and funding are limited, so don't wait to get your project moving. Contact your POC today to get started! 🛠️📐

06/01/2026

🍂 VENDORS . . . DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE! 🍂

The countdown is on! Vendor applications for the 2026 Odon Harvest Festival close in just 2 weeks.

We're already seeing a tremendous response from vendors, and the festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. The good news? We still have room for more amazing vendors . . . but the application deadline will be here before you know it!

We're looking for:

➡️ Handmade & Artisan Goods
➡️ Crafters
➡️ Boutiques
➡️ Small Businesses
➡️ Nonprofits
➡️ Specialty Food Vendors

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to apply.

The vendor lineup will be announced shortly after applications close, and we'd hate for you to be watching all the fun in October wishing you had secured a spot.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below and share this post!

🍁 Odon Harvest Festival
📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM

⏳ Applications close June 15.

Come be part of a growing community tradition and help make this year's festival unforgettable!

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05/15/2026

We are excited to kick this program off! Stay tuned for more details to come!

North Daviess Community Growth Alliance Façade Grant Program
By Staff Reports
The North Daviess Growth Alliance met with the Odon Town Council during its regular monthly meeting to discuss a proposed façade grant program designed to enhance and revitalize the downtown area.

The council was been asked to contribute $10,000 to help launch the initiative. The funding would be used as a 1-to-1 matching grant program for local business owners, encouraging investment in storefront improvements with the goal of increasing downtown foot traffic and overall economic activity.

Alliance representatives emphasized that the initiative is intended not only to improve downtown aesthetics, but also to demonstrate how targeted funding can serve as effective seed money for broader community development. By matching local investment dollar-for-dollar, the program aims to encourage business owners to take an active role in upgrading and modernizing their properties.

Similar façade grant programs have been successfully implemented in nearby communities, including Washington, where downtown revitalization efforts have led to visible improvements and increased activity.

The program was approved and will provide Odon business owners with an opportunity to enhance storefronts, strengthen the downtown business district, and support long-term community growth.

05/14/2026

Check out the article that talks about the Daviess County Council approval of a $10,000 contribution to the NDCGA for the Facade Grant Program!

The Daviess County Council met for its May meeting Wednesday morning. The Council heard a report from Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Sturgis on the Security Center’s Commissary Fund. The Commissary Fund helps defray costs of the Sheriff’s

04/30/2026

“Odon is a town with a rich history that can be traced back to pre–Civil War times, and this monument serves as a reminder of Odon’s history and the broader history of this country. “

Brenna Coleman, arts administration student, reflects on how a course researching Odon’s Lincoln statue connected research with community history.

04/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our amazing community! 🐣💛

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the breakfast—your presence made the event so special. A huge shoutout to Odon Locker for providing a delicious breakfast, Odon Family Dental for serving, the Lyons Club for organizing the egg distribution and helping bring smiles to so many faces, and the Odon Fire Department. As well as the Easter Bunny for making an appearance 🐰

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our generous business donors. Your support and commitment to our community truly make a difference, and events like this wouldn’t be possible without you.

It’s moments like these that remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a caring and connected community. Thank you all!

02/17/2026

Are you a business owner? Part of a non profit? Or just an individual wanting to get involved? Check out our membership package options!

02/11/2026

Nonprofits and community groups involved in bringing visitors to Daviess County are encouraged to apply for a grant from the Daviess County Visitors Bureau.

02/03/2026

We’re honored to be named Best Butcher Shop in Indiana by Business Rate, based on Google reviews!

Thank you to our customers!! You made this possible!