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VIDEO: The Signature @ Progress Park
Jan 28 2026The Indy Partnership made a visit last week to Hancock County that included a tour of one of the buildings at The Signature @ Progress Park, the former headquarters of Elanco Animal Health. Located at 2500 Innovation Way in Greenfield, Indiana, up to five buildings totaling 221,840 square feet are...
[Greenfield, IN] – XC Technology, a leader in advanced manufacturing and battery technology advisory, announced a strategic collaboration with Photon Automation, a renowned expert in turn-key manufacturing systems and laser welding applications. This collaboration will significantly bolster Photon Automation's newly established subsidiary, Photon Energy, which will focus on offering comprehensive,...
Hancock County Council Member Clark Smith Joins Hancock Economic Development Council Board
Jan 23 2026Hancock County, Indiana (January 21, 2026) — Clark Smith has joined the Board of Directors for the Hancock Economic Development Council (HEDC), bringing a deep background in agriculture, rural community development, and both private-sector and public-sector experience.The Hancock County Council recently designated Council Member Smith as its representative on the...
Caldwell's Inc. joins HEDC
Jan 9 2026LawsonThe Hancock Economic Development Council welcomes Caldwell’s Inc. as a new member.Caldwell’s has been family-owned since 1946 and brings more than 80 years of experience in the waste industry. Built on strong values, hard work, and a commitment to customer service, Caldwell’s Inc. remains dedicated to supporting the communities it...
West Expands into Indiana, Creating Jobs and Strengthening the Midwest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Jan 8 2026EXTON, PA, January 8, 2026 – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced it is expanding its contract manufacturing network with the addition of a manufacturing site located in Greenfield, Indiana. The new site property was selected for its...
The State of Hancock County is Sweet
Jan 7 2026Annual addresses recall 2025 wins, expectations for more in 2026 Randy Sorrell started a little wide before zeroing in as he began his remarks to the crowd that packed the Thrive Center yesterday.The Hancock Economic Development Council Executive Director noted Indiana had the highest gross domestic product in its region and...
Hancock unemployment ticks down to 3.1%
Dec 23 2025Hancock County’s unemployment rate for September 2025 was 3.1%, down from 3.2% in August and 3.4% in September 2024, according to the latest information from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.Unemployment is trending similarly throughout all of Indiana and the U.S., with the state’s rate dropping to 3.5% in September...
Wake-up Calls Abound at Conference
Dec 17 2025KirkHEDC Communications Director Mitchell Kirk reflects on Indiana Economic Development Association’s 2025 annual gatheringAs Phil Powell prepared to take the podium at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing last week, I couldn’t help but notice how much his suit, side part, and spectacles aligned with the characteristics I often...
Walmart donates $20,000 to fire department
Dec 15 2025Funds to help upgrade air handling system in Buck Creek Fire Station truck baysHANCOCK COUNTY – Walmart made a contribution to help protect those who rush to protect their employees and neighbors on some of their worst days.The company donated $20,000 to the Buck Creek Township Fire Department in Hancock...
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Battery energy storage is becoming a defining force in modern energy infrastructure. Nationally, utility-scale battery capacity has surpassed 26 gigawatts and is on track to nearly double by the end of 2025. The demand is skyrocketing, and companies need locations with immediate access to skilled labor, available industrial land, and...
The Hancock County Board of Commissioners expressed their support for the county’s recently completed Quality of Place Plan by way of a proclamation this month.The nearly 100-page Quality of Place Plan for Hancock County, completed earlier this year, is part of the Economic Development Strategy within the Future Hancock Comprehensive...
HEDC initiatives support growth, according to reportS&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA+’ rating to Hancock County in three key areas, attributing much of that success to economic development initiatives.The credit rating agency granted the rating to the County’s roughly $6.5 million series 2025 general obligation (GO) bonds, as well as...
Senior living community opens in New Palestine
Oct 20 2025Ashton Acres recently opened its 50 apartments for residents age 55 and older in a quickly expanding Hancock County town.Fort Wayne-based Keller Development developed the property at 3986 S. 600W, New Palestine. Unit Features2 Beds / 1 Bath876 SFE-Star AppliancesWasher/DryerCeiling FanCentral AirAmple Closet SpaceVinyl Plank FlooringFree Wi-FiSecurity PeepholeAmenitiesCommunity RoomTheater RoomFitness CenterGame/Craft...
Hancock unemployment remains low
Oct 14 2025Hancock County’s unemployment rate for August 2025 was 3.2%, down from 3.5% in July and 3.6% in August 2024, according to the latest information from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.Unemployment is trending similarly throughout all of Indiana and the U.S., with the state’s rate dropping to 3.8% in August...
Sites in Our Sights
Oct 13 2025Conference provides greatest, latest in site selectionLocation strategists are imperative to economic development, so HEDC staffers were honored and excited to learn from and directly interact with the best of the best in their field earlier this month.The 2025 Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum gathered dozens of Guild members with...
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has launched Power Up Indiana, a new initiative supported by the Office of Commerce incentivizing employers to invest within by training and promoting current jobholders.“Power Up Indiana targets incentives to established Hoosier businesses and workers,” said Gov. Braun. “We are growing employees’ paychecks while strengthening Indiana...
From Mr. Wonderful to the Poker Princess, experts of enterprise share smarts and savvy in IndyNew products and services that improve life in transformative ways help drive economies forward, so the Hancock Economic Development Council jumped at the chance to attend a two-day event last week where innovation was the...
Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s because they misread each other. Cross‑cultural communication is less about translation and more about decoding invisible frameworks—values, norms, and assumptions—that shape how people work. Ignoring those frameworks turns diversity into a...
Kasey Napier is ready to bring her love for animal welfare and community to Hancock County.Napier is the new superintendent of Greenfield-Hancock Animal Management, the county’s animal welfare office tasked with enforcing all laws relating to the treatment of animals. Napier succeeds Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle, who resigned in July after Indianapolis...
Site Selectors Guild Awards Internationally Recognized Certified Site Selection Consultant™ Credential
Sep 25 2025The Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, has announced that 64 highly-qualified location advisors have been officially recognized as Certified Site Selection Consultants (CSSC). This prestigious international credential is awarded only to those advisors who have amassed deep experience guiding corporate location...
The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking to construct a first-of-its-kind intersection for Hancock County at U.S. 40 and County Road 600 East in 2027.Tuesday night at NineStar Connect’s south campus in Greenfield, INDOT played host to an open house to inform people about plans for an intersection improvement project...
Georgia is back on top — again. For the 12th consecutive year, the state has claimed the No. 1 overall ranking in Area Development’s annual Top States for Doing Business survey. While Georgia’s consistency speaks volumes, the real story in 2025 is just how competitive the field has become beneath...
Workforce readiness has become a defining factor in regional competitiveness and corporate success. Economic development professionals and corporate executives are facing unprecedented challenges, whether it’s demographic shifts, evolving immigration policies, or the rapid pace of technological innovation, all of which are reshaping the very foundation of the American workforce.Earlier this...
An interdisciplinary accelerated degree program is launching at Indiana University Indianapolis that will offer students a unique opportunity to gain expertise in both sport management and foundational legal principles.The innovative program — which combines a Bachelor of Science in tourism, event and sport management, with a major in sport management,...
