COVID-19 Hancock County Business Community Updates

March 25, 2020 | Hancock EDC

May 5, 2021 Update: The Indiana SBDC and Roundpeg are partnering to support the digital transformation of Hoosier small businesses and entrepreneurs. Eligible companies may apply for no-cost assistance to help set up and optimize their Google My Busine …

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A message from the Indiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration

March 19, 2020 | hcedc_admin

Thanks to the hard work of our State partners, Indiana is the first in the region to be designated as an eligible area for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance for COVID-19. Please share the below information with your small businesses and enco …

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Indiana Launches New Export Assistance Program, Increasing Resources for Small Businesses

January 22, 2020 | Hancock EDC

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) launched the Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program to develop and expand export opportunities throughout the state, assisting Indiana small businesses with i …

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2019: Indiana Businesses Plan 27,000+ New Hoosier Jobs with Record-High Average Wages

January 6, 2020 | Hancock EDC

INDIANAPOLIS  – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a third consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana, with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 296 commitments from companies to loca …

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Ambrose Breaks Ground on Four-Building Logistics Center in Mount Comfort

November 6, 2019 | Hancock EDC

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group broke ground November 5, 2019 on the first of four buildings for e-commerce and logistics tenants along the Mount Comfort Corridor in Hancock County. The logistics center—located on 166-acres of land on the north s …

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Duke Energy presents site development recommendations to Hancock County economic development group

October 30, 2019 | Hancock EDC

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is presenting site readiness recommendations to Hancock County economic development officials for a 67-acre parcel near the intersection of State Road 67 and U.S. 36 in Fortville, Ind. A check for $10,000 from Duke Energy …

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Hancock County recognized for economic vitality

September 4, 2019 | Hancock EDC

Hancock County has received a AAA rating  from Fitch Ratings and an AA+ rating from S&P Global Ratings for its 2019 local income tax lease rental bonds. Hancock Economic Development Council’s executive director Randy Sorrell traveled with county co …

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Awning Innovations moves to Hancock County

August 5, 2019 | Hancock EDC

Awning Innovations, a Central Indiana sign manufacturer with customers across the nation, has moved into new manufacturing space east of McCordsville in Hancock County. The 20-year-old company purchased and renovated a 123,000 square-foot building with …

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Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers breaks ground in Greenfield

July 17, 2019 | Hancock EDC

A company that designs and builds stainless steel propellers for water craft is expanding to Greenfield. Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI), Inc. broke ground July 8 on a new 54,000 square foot manufacturing facility on the Barr South property i …

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Groundbreaking held in Hancock County for Spectra Premium’s new distribution facility

June 23, 2019 | Hancock EDC

  Hancock Economic Development Council congratulates Spectra Premium on the groundbreaking for their new distribution facility, held Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Philip Fallis, Spectra Premium Director of Corporate Distribution for North America. “Spec …

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