https://www.hancockedc.com Hancock (IN) Economic Development Council News Feed Sat, 23 May 2026 13:13:22 +0000 en-US https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67686/hancock-county-a-great-place-for-outdoor-activities https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67686/hancock-county-a-great-place-for-outdoor-activities Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Today, when choosing where to live and work, people seek more than just a place to stay. They want amenities like parks, trails, outdoor events, and local gathering spots. These factors have become important for families, young professionals, and employers when deciding where to move.In Hancock County, quality of life... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67623/hancock-unemployment-29 https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67623/hancock-unemployment-29 Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Hancock County’s unemployment rate for March 2026 was 2.9%, down from February 2026’s 3.2% and March 2025’s 3.1%, according to the most recent Labor Market Review from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.Indiana’s unemployment rate for March 2026 was 3.6%, down from February 2026’s 3.8% and March 2025’s 3.8%The U.S... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67548/hoo-hoo-hoo-hedc-studies-plenty-of-film-at-state-economic-development-conference-in-bloomington https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67548/hoo-hoo-hoo-hedc-studies-plenty-of-film-at-state-economic-development-conference-in-bloomington Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Indiana Economic Development Association Spring Conference was in the land of the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship-winning Indiana University Hoosiers. The opening speakers included Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson, IU Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold, and IU Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Stephen Harper, who touched on... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67502/from-field-to-market-next-acre-fuels-veteran-and-rural-ag-business-growth https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67502/from-field-to-market-next-acre-fuels-veteran-and-rural-ag-business-growth Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Central Indiana’s At Ease Orchard Announces “Next Acre,” a Free Business Accelerator Program for Veteran and Rural-Owned Agricultural EntrepreneursAt Ease Orchard is proud to announce the launch of Next Acre, a free business accelerator program designed to help veteran and rural-owned agricultural small businesses strengthen operations and expand their direct-to-consumer... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67408/construction-association-highlights-hancock-developments https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67408/construction-association-highlights-hancock-developments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council was honored to have the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction feature upcoming development projects in Hancock County at a recent event.IndyNAWIC’s forum highlighted endeavors overseen by three leaders helping to make Hancock County one of the fastest growing counties in... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67346/have-an-idea-in-agriculture-food-or-bioinnovation-explore-how-to-bring-it-to-life https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67346/have-an-idea-in-agriculture-food-or-bioinnovation-explore-how-to-bring-it-to-life Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 AgriNovus Indiana will host an event in Greenfield for individuals with early-stage ideas or ventures in agriculture, food, or bioinnovation to learn how they can connect with the organization’s Velocity Accelerator.During this session, attendees will get an inside look at the Velocity program, including how it supports entrepreneurs working in... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67328/zurbuch-construction-consulting-joins-hancock-economic-development-council https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67328/zurbuch-construction-consulting-joins-hancock-economic-development-council Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council (HEDC) is pleased to welcome Zurbuch Construction Consulting as its newest member.ZurbuchBased in Indianapolis and led by Principal Mary Zurbuch, the firm provides owner’s representation and construction consulting services, including program management, project management, site inspection, and development program oversight. Zurbuch Construction Consulting partners with... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67229/national-association-of-women-in-construction-to-host-event-highlighting-hancock-county https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67229/national-association-of-women-in-construction-to-host-event-highlighting-hancock-county Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Join the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction to learn more about what's new in Hancock County's future development!IndyNAWIC will host a presentation on the Hancock County Master Plan, highlighting growth and upcoming projects in the City of Greenfield, the Town of New Palestine, and Hancock... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67234/hancock-county-supports-agribusiness-growth-with-talent-access-and-research-strength https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67234/hancock-county-supports-agribusiness-growth-with-talent-access-and-research-strength Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Agri-business companies face a clear set of needs. They require access to raw inputs, efficient distribution, a trained workforce, and proximity to research. Hancock County, Indiana, meets each of these requirements in a single location.Located in one of the nation's top agricultural regions, Hancock County offers direct access to raw... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67094/hancock-economic-community-development-plans-earn-statewide-recognition https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67094/hancock-economic-community-development-plans-earn-statewide-recognition Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 A study establishing a transformative vision for Hancock County and a plan for enhancing everything that makes the county unique have garnered praise from a state chapter of a national planning organization.The Hancock County SR 9 Innovation Corridor Plan and Hancock County Quality of Place Plan as well as the... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67095/hancock-is-states-2nd-fastest-growing-county-for-2nd-year-in-a-row https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67095/hancock-is-states-2nd-fastest-growing-county-for-2nd-year-in-a-row Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Personal income in county also on the riseHancock County was the second fastest growing county in Indiana in 2025, continuing a trend of success that has been underway for the past several years.The county posted a 2.4% population gain last year, falling just behind Boone County’s 2.6%, according to analysis... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67039/rural-strategies-group-joins-hedc https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67039/rural-strategies-group-joins-hedc Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council (HEDC) is pleased to welcome Rural Strategies Group as its newest member.LawlerRural Strategies Group is a communications and public affairs firm focused on helping organizations effectively engage with rural communities. The firm specializes in public policy strategy, public relations, and media relations, with an emphasis... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67215/governor-braun-underscores-indianas-commitment-to-entrepreneurship-during-eta-conference-at-butler-university https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67215/governor-braun-underscores-indianas-commitment-to-entrepreneurship-during-eta-conference-at-butler-university Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000  Indiana Governor Mike Braun participated in the state’s first‑ever Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference on Monday at Butler University, highlighting Indiana’s focus on preserving locally owned businesses and supporting the next generation of Hoosier entrepreneurs.The conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and advisors from across the state to explore... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66790/hedc-gives-250000-to-amplify-hancock-innovation-center https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66790/hedc-gives-250000-to-amplify-hancock-innovation-center Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council has committed $250,000 to the Amplify Hancock Innovation Center, a new facility that will provide a career center for high school students and workforce training for adult learners.Construction continues at the approximately 100,000-square-foot facility near the northwest corner of County Roads 200W and 300N, where... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67025/why-top-founders-are-becoming-claudepilled-and-what-it-means https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67025/why-top-founders-are-becoming-claudepilled-and-what-it-means Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 You are manually doing work that other founders automated last week. Formatting documents, analyzing ad spend, building content from scratch, sending the same emails to clients. Every hour spent on that is an hour you could spend on growth, on strategy, on the decisions that actually move your business forward... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67008/2025-governors-cups-rankings-texas-tops-site-selections-annual-facility-count-for-the-14th-year-in-a-row https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/67008/2025-governors-cups-rankings-texas-tops-site-selections-annual-facility-count-for-the-14th-year-in-a-row Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Every year around this time, the world’s birdwatchers get out their specialized binoculars, cameras, phones and notebooks to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project held over three days in February that helps scientists track and analyze bird population health and migrations. Hot spots for sightings... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66653/searching-for-ways-to-improve-your-economy-google-it https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66653/searching-for-ways-to-improve-your-economy-google-it Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As technologies continue to benefit life and data centers are increasingly needed to power them, HEDC leaders were grateful to learn how Google’s presence can have positive, transformative effects on communities.The tech giant hosted an event in Indianapolis on February 25th, 2026 that drew economic developers from across the state... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66540/messer-construction-co-joins-hedc https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66540/messer-construction-co-joins-hedc Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council welcomes Messer Construction Co. to its membership.HughesMesser Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex construction projects in the Aviation, Federal/Military, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, and Science and Technology market segments. Founded in 1932 and... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66591/what-companies-need-from-modern-manufacturing-sites https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66591/what-companies-need-from-modern-manufacturing-sites Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 It’s official — manufacturing projects are the hottest ticket in town. Manufacturing projects are among the most competitive investments in today’s site selection landscape. For companies evaluating expansion or relocation, a single manufacturing facility can represent a multiyear commitment of capital, labor and operational risk. Construction costs, supplier contracts, salaries... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66922/sam-altman-explains-our-ai-future https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66922/sam-altman-explains-our-ai-future Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 As CEO of OpenAI, the 40-year-old billionaire unleashed ChatGPT, mainstreaming artificial intelligence and creating a $500 billion behemoth. As a new father—with another baby on the way—he’s building the world his kids will live in one day.Sam Altman says the stick of uranium in his office is nothing to worry... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66924/economic-developer-role-shifting-from-dealmaking-to-systems-stewardship https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66924/economic-developer-role-shifting-from-dealmaking-to-systems-stewardship Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 You're in a meeting about childcare.Not business attraction, not incentives, not site selection. Childcare. Three employers told you the same thing last quarter: they can't fill the second shift because parents can't find care after 6:00 p.m. So now you're at a table with the United Way, a hospital HR... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66399/hancock-unemployment-continues-to-remain-low https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66399/hancock-unemployment-continues-to-remain-low Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The latest data continues to reflect that Hancock County’s unemployment rate remains very low.It came in at 2.8% for November 2025, according to the most recent Labor Market Review for the region from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. While October 2025 data was not collected due to a lapse... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66405/community-input-session-coming-up-for-ninestar-park-spring-lake https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66405/community-input-session-coming-up-for-ninestar-park-spring-lake Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Hancock County Parks and Recreation Board is seeking ideas from the public as it plans a new 41-acre park at Spring Lake generously donated by NineStar Connect.An upcoming community input session will offer opportunities to learn about the land and explore concepts like stargazing pads, educational programs, trails, and... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66384/hedc-backs-partners-legislative-agendas https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66384/hedc-backs-partners-legislative-agendas Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council is grateful for the support, education, and connection it receives from the Indiana Economic Development Association and Indy Chamber. Knowing that strong economies make strong communities, these groups work tirelessly to advocate for economic development in central Indiana and across the state. HEDC proudly supports... https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66368/impa-joins-hedc https://www.hancockedc.com/news-center/p/item/66368/impa-joins-hedc Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Hancock Economic Development Council welcomes the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) to its membership.Ross-FrostIMPA is a not-for-profit utility providing 61 communities–including the Hancock County seat of Greenfield–with a wholesale power supply that is low-cost, reliable, and environmentally responsible. The Agency will be represented on the HEDC by Victoria Ross-Frost,...