Schools, businesses partner to bolster workforce
November 29, 2023 | Hancock EDC
All over Hancock County are businesses that need employees with skills. Those skills can be specific to certain kinds of work–like welding, administering care to patients, and operating robots. The skills can also be more universal, like punctuality, w …
October 2023 housing market data
November 15, 2023 | Hancock EDC
Check out the latest housing market data for Hancock County from our friends at MIBOR: All townships: Center Township: Hancock County: Center Township: Read MIBOR’s October 2023 Market Insights report.
Gettin’ rural in Myrtle
November 10, 2023 | Hancock EDC
Blue waves pushed in and out on the golden sand, but tides of a different kind were on the minds of professionals packing a conference room a few blocks away. They were there for the National Rural Economic Developers Association 2023 Annual Con …
Knowledge, networking highlight site selection conference
October 31, 2023 | Hancock EDC
Hancock Economic Development Council Executive Director Randy Sorrell had his sights set on site selection at a recent national conference. Sorrell Sorrell attended the Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum from October 16-18 in New Orleans. Based in Little …
Indy Chamber shines light on Hancock County
October 27, 2023 | Hancock EDC
The Indy Chamber’s Spotlight on Hancock County presented by Duke Energy brought an insightful conversation about the County’s growth to the Hancock Wellness Center in New Palestine on October 27th, 2023. Other topics included economic development, the …
HEDC welcomes Community Development Manager
October 27, 2023 | Hancock EDC
The Hancock Economic Development Council welcomes Erica Boswell as its Community Development Manager. Erica brings an extensive skill set and background to a critical part of economic development. In her new role at HEDC, she will focus on suppo …
Resources available for manufacturing talent pipeline, education
October 11, 2023 | Hancock EDC
Nearly 62% of Indiana high school seniors will not have completed a post-secondary credential within six years after leaving high school, according to information from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. On top of that, nearly 93,00 …
Large industrial building completed
October 5, 2023 | Hancock EDC
A new building spanning about 800,680 square feet in western Hancock County is ready for occupancy. The property is in Air 70 Logistics Park, located at 4212 Owens Farm Court, at the northeast corner of County Roads 700W and 400N just east of In …
Columbus Visit Inspires Fresh Perspectives on Community Development
September 26, 2023 | Hancock EDC
Where do you go when searching for ideas and strategies to help your community flourish? The Indiana Chamber 2022 Community of the Year isn’t a bad place to start. That’s exactly what officials with the Hancock Economic Development Council and C …
A happy 38th for HEDC!
September 25, 2023 | Hancock EDC
The Hancock Economic Development Council celebrated its 38th anniversary this month. Dozens attended the event, which was held at Maple Creek Country Club. “This is a chance for us to say thank you to our investors, to our companies, to our elec …