Accelerator Graduates Food And Ag Ventures

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The Whitley County Economic Development Corp. says the latest class of its Venture Accelerator Program has graduated. Program Manager Steve Franks says the cohort includes women-owned ventures and a disabled veteran who has "re-invented" vertical farming.

The latest class focused on agribusiness and foods businesses. The graduates include:

Bill Simpson of Bart’s BBQ
Miranda Ringel and Brett and Leanne Facer of Taste of the Town
Corey Jeffries of New Hope Vertical Farm
Laura Richcreek with Laura’s Voice

The Whitley County EDC says it has now graduated a total of 12 ventures from the program. The next cohort will begin this winter.