Hancock Economic Development Council

05/31/2026

Nearly 1,160 new single-family home permits were filed in Hancock County in 2025, a 27% increase from the year before. Learn more about what’s driving that growth in the latest episode of Hancock on the Horizon. Many thanks to interview guests Mike Leslie of Bridgenorth Homes, Sara Joyner of Joyner Homes, and Paul Carroll of BAGI!

Hancock on the Horizon is a podcast by Hancock Economic Development featuring local entrepreneurs and leaders.

05/30/2026

HEDC is proud to be a part of BioHeartland!

INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2026) — Today, regional leaders introduced BioHeartland, a new shared identity designed to unify and elevate Indiana’s bioscience ecosystem across human health, animal health and plant science. 

05/30/2026

Hancock County Area Plan Commission unanimously approved a petition for a primary plat on 80 acres on Ind. 9 between County Roads 400 North and 500 North in Maxwell this week.

05/30/2026

The Community Foundation of Hancock County granted more than $265,000 to local nonprofits in its 2026 Annual Grant Cycle. The goal is for these funds to support or increase an agency’s capacity to deliver programs and services that benefit Hancock County, according to a press release.

05/30/2026

After more than three years of discussions, votes, approvals and selling bonds, the shovels and hard hats were brought out Friday.

05/28/2026

Outdoor recreation, community events, and local gathering spaces continue to shape Hancock County’s growth. Learn how parks, trails, and family destinations support both residents and workforce attraction across the region. https://rebrand.ly/159xw6m

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Hancock County-based SLE Technologies Inc. recently landed a multistate distributorship deal which it says will help it unlock big growth opportunities in the collision repair market.

05/22/2026

NEW PALESTINE — It may not be the most eye-catching kind of work, but New Palestine school leaders say it will make a long-awaited difference for bus transportation.

05/22/2026

FORTVILLE — Coffee and conversation has been drawing a sizable crowd on the fourth Friday of each month in Fortville.