Hancock Economic Development Council welcomed IEDC President Elaine Bedel as the keynote speaker for our annual meeting on January 17, 2018. Continue reading…
HEDC Celebrates Our Successes and Our Communities
September 21 was a great night as Hancock Economic Development Council hosted an event to “Celebrate Our Successes and Our Communities”
The event was held in the clubhouse at The Preserve at Sugar Creek in New Palestine.
HEDC Executive Director Skip Kuker shared that over the last five years, Hancock County has seen $617 million in new real estate and personal property investment and 3400+ new jobs.
Community representatives who shared their accomplishments included Greenfield Mayor Chuck Fewell, Fortville Town Manager Joe Renner, Town of Shirley Clerk-Trasurer Teresa Hester, McCordsville Town Manager Tonya Galbraith, Cumberland Town Manager April Fisher and New Palestine Town Council President Jan Jarson.
Indiana Renews Chinese Sister-State Partnership, Strengthening Global Ties
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined economic and cultural stakeholders from Indiana and China’s Zhejiang Province today to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indiana-Zhejiang sister-state relationship, celebrating economic, cultural and educational efforts shared between the two states.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 30 years of friendship with Zhejiang Province and reaffirm our cultural and economic ties,” Gov. Holcomb said. “It’s partnerships like this that help propel Indiana and Zhejiang to new levels, creating new business opportunities and enhancing international trade. As our future unfolds, I look forward to seeing the benefits that come from our global partnership.”
During the celebration, Gov. Holcomb and Zhejiang Party Secretary Che Jun, the highest-ranking official in the province and a member of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress, renewed the Indiana-Zhejiang sister-state agreement that dates back to 1987. The agreement reaffirms the Indiana-Zhejiang sister-state relationship to further enhance economic relations, encourage industrial innovation and foster cultural, educational and healthcare exchanges.
NineStar Connect’s Fiber Optic Service available to 100% of businesses and residences in McCordsville
Hancock Economic Development Council congratulates Nine Star Connect and the town of McCordsville on the company’s recent announcement that it is providing high-speed fiber optic broadband service to 100 percent of businesses and homes in McCordsville, Ind.
“Nine Star has been a tremendous asset in Hancock County,” says Nolan “Skip” Kuker of Hancock Economic Development Council. “They continue to grow their network of fiber internet as our community grows and the news that they have 100% service availability allows for even more economic development opportunities. We are glad to see McCordsville grow and have Nine Star as a partner in that growth.”
HEDC welcomes BWI as company breaks ground on first U.S. production facility
GREENFIELD, Ind. – On Wednesday, June 28, more than 150 people gathered at the groundbreaking ceremony for BeijingWest Industries, Co. Ltd. (BWI). The company is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global automotive market. Its first U.S. production facility will be located in Greenfield, creating up to 441 new, high-wage jobs by 2021.
BWI will invest more than $80 million to build and equip a new 276,514-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenfield’s Progress Park. With its growth, BWI expects to increase its production by 4 million parts per year to meet the continued demand from its customers, which include Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Porsche.
The Importance of Economic Development to Hancock County
As part of Hancock Economic Development Council’s celebration of Economic Development Week, we asked our board president, Steve Long, to share his thoughts on the importance of economic development. Steve is President/CEO of Hancock Regional Hospital.
Join us in celebrating Economic Development Week May 8-13, 2017!
Do you know who your local economic development organization is?
It is the Hancock County Economic Development Council (HEDC).
Their job is to help and assist business owners to start or expand their business. You could call the HEDC a liaison of sorts, between the business company and local government. Continue reading…
Join us on June 7 and be #SkipStrong!
As you may know, our executive director, Skip Kuker, spends quite a bit of time at the Sue Ann Wortman Center for Cancer at Hancock Regional Hospital. We invite you to join us Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Wooden Bear Brewing for the #SkipStrong 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament.
Download more information here: #SKIPSTRONG Cornhole Tourney Sponsor Info
HEDC congratulates BWI on passage of tax abatement
On April 26, 2017 local officials congratulated BeijingWest Industries, Co. Ltd (BWI), on the passage of tax abatement from the Greenfield City Council.
The Beijing-headquartered company, provides the highly-acclaimed MagneRide® suspension system, will invest more than $80 million to build and equip a new 276,514-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenfield’s Progress Park. They plan to break ground on the new facility this summer and launch production in August 2019.
Six exciting things happening right now in Hancock County, Indiana
It’s an exciting time to be in Hancock County, the eastern door to Indianapolis.
BeijingWest Industries, Co. Ltd. (BWI), a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global automotive market, announced plans to locate its first U.S. production facility in Greenfield, creating up to 441 new, high-wage jobs by 2021.
We’re proud to be one of two Indiana counties that’s achieved the “Indiana Healthy Community” designation from the Wellness Council of Indiana.
