History: Jim and Connie Grant started Sailrite in 1969 after they needed sails to participate in a regatta. When a local sailmaker couldn’t make the sails in time, Jim bought the material and made his ...

A Whitley County company that makes fabric, tools, hardware and sewing supplies for sailors is planning a $3.25 million expansion, creating up to 50 new jobs by the end of 2024. Sailrite Enterprises ...