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Input sought on education center programming
Jul 24 2024Official meeting with companies to determine skill needsOne of the main purposes of an education center slated to open in Hancock County next year is to fill skill gaps in the local economy.A Hancock Economic Development Council official is meeting with companies to identify those voids so that they can...
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Employer Training Grant portal opens
Jul 18 2024On July 1, 2024 the Indiana Department of Workforce Development opened the portal to companies to apply for the Employer Training Grant. The grant will reimburse employers up to $5,000 per employee who is trained, hired, and retained for six months, up to $50,000 per employer.Training Requirements:Training must be in...
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HealthStar Partners, comprising of Pride Investment Partners, NineStar Connect, and Hancock Health, buying Elanco 20+-acre campus, keeping it ‘all local’ and preserving its futureJULY 15, 2024, GREENFIELD, IN. – Hancock County-based Pride Investment Partners, NineStar Connect, and Hancock Health are thrilled to announce a strategic alliance called HealthStar Partners. Under...
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The Surprising Diversity of Tech Hub LocationsOne of the most surprising aspects of the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement of $504 million in funding for its Tech Hubs is the geographical diversity of the 12 selected hubs. Unlike previous federal initiatives that often concentrate resources in established tech centers, this funding round...
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No Power, No Project
Jul 12 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the data center market and the data center market is driving the energy market. I remember 20 years ago when the regulated utility companies were wondering where the next major power users were going to come from. Little did we realize consumer demand for Netflix,...
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Imagine this: You’ve got a team of ten rowers on your boat. Three people are rowing their hearts out, dripping sweat, and giving all they’ve got. There are five people just sitting with their arms crossed, disengaged, and adding dead weight. Moreover, you have two people who are rowing in...
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $4.5 million in funding to establish three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. The new Nutrition Hubs will provide tailored and scalable approaches to equitably advance food and nutrition security and help prevent diet-related chronic...
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New data sourced by the Site Selectors Guild factors into the lead category of America’s Top States for Business 2024. For the first time in the ranking’s 17-year history, infrastructure is the top-weighted category.“Companies want to move fast,” says CNBC special correspondent Scott Cohn, who leads the annual ranking. “One...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, create more, new and better markets for producers, and lower food costs.Thanks to funding from President Biden’s American Rescue...
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Unlocking Economic Growth with General AviationHave you ever heard the hum of a plane overhead and wondered about the impact the local airport has on your community? You might be surprised to learn that general aviation airports are more than just takeoff and landing strips—they are powerful economic engines driving...
Purdue University this week announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Dominican Republic to help the country build its semiconductor ecosystem.The university said the partnership will also bolster joint research and academic exchange opportunities with some of the country’s leading universities.As part of the...
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. on Wednesday announced plans to make additional resources available to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Among the resources is an Indiana stop on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Seed Fund Road Tour later this month.“Indiana ranks among the top destinations to start...
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Hancock County's unemployment rate was 3.4% for May 2024. That's up from 2.9% in April 2024 as well as 2.9% in May 2023.A reasonable unemployment rate is somewhere between 3% and 5%, according to Forbes. When unemployment is low, workers are usually paid more and will spend more, which is...
Indiana Adds More Resources to Support Success of Hoosier Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses
Jul 3 2024The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced today it is making even more resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses, bolstering the continued growth of the state’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hoosier entrepreneurs, small businesses and investment funds are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to apply for and secure...
A new report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture shows that the state lost an estimated 350,000 acres of farmland over a 12-year period.The Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557 last year, tasking the ISDA to estimate the amount of farmland lost—as well as the cause of...
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National Parks and Recreation Month has been celebrated every July for nearly 40 years. The summer months are a great time to explore the diverse recreational opportunities in Hancock County, IN. With more than 34 city parks, hiking trails, streams, and natural wonders, there's always something new and exciting to...
Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced today that the IEDC will award up to $1.5 million to READI 2.0 regions to support strategic planning efforts focused on arts and culture projects that enhance quality of place in Indiana communities. Regions will be eligible...
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What is Economic Gardening?Economic Gardening is a unique entrepreneurial approach to economic development that focuses on nurturing and supporting second-stage companies and local businesses within a community rather than attracting new business from outside. The approach seeks to provide support for existing enterprises within a region to facilitate a sort...
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The more time I spend working in marketing, the more parallels I find between my professional and personal life. This makes sense because I am a human being with human experience. Naturally, there will be some synchronicities.I recently picked up Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and after...
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The Opus Group joins HEDC
Jun 27 2024The Hancock Economic Development Council welcomes The Opus Group to its membership.The Opus Group is a family of commercial real estate development, construction and design companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country. It will be represented on the HEDC by Alex Vulic, Vice President of Real...
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Want quantity? First, get quality
Jun 27 2024The conversation is growing louder and louder throughout the field of economic development about how the model has flipped–people don’t follow jobs anymore, jobs follow people.Want to attract businesses to your community? It helps to have plenty of people able to work those jobs.How do you attract people to a...
Gov. Holcomb Showcases Indiana Innovation to Global Businesses, Partners at SelectUSA Investment Summit
Jun 27 2024Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded a two-day economic development trip to Washington D.C. yesterday, meeting with global executives, business leaders and government partners at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The Governor, who was joined by Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, participated in the 10th summit hosted by SelectUSA – a...
Get ready to celebrate! The IEDA Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce Matt Kavgian as our new Executive Director!Matt brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications, branding, and leadership to the IEDA. While his knowledge base lies outside of economic development, he possesses a strong foundation for success...
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ChatGPT: 5 Prompts To Analyze Business Metrics
Jun 21 2024Analysis is not a department, it’s everyone’s job. For best results, question every decision, every process and those regular tasks in your business that you’ve always done. Make sure every path you take is the best one to take at any given time. No one sleepwalks their way to success...