Hancock on the Horizon

Hancock Economic Development Council

Hancock on the Horizon is a podcast from the Hancock Economic Development Council in Hancock County, Indiana all about people who are making the county a fast-growing powerhouse in the Indianapolis metro. Join HEDC Communications Director Mitchell Kirk every month for interviews with entrepreneurs, officials, and business leaders about their latest ventures, how they overcome challenges, and what drives them to succeed.

  1. POWERHOUSE: Homebuilding in Hancock County on the rise

    May 31

    POWERHOUSE: Homebuilding in Hancock County on the rise

    Hancock County was the second fastest growing county in Indiana in 2025. After looking at recent residential construction data, it's easy to see why--with permits filed for nearly 1,160 new single-family homes for the year, a 27% increase from 2024. This episode takes listeners on a deep dive into that growth with the help of three Hancock County homebuilding experts providing powerful insights from unique perspectives: Mike Leslie, Bridgenorth HomesSara Joyner, Joyner HomesPaul Carroll, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis

    1h 11m
  2. A Wealth of Information for Wellness

    Apr 14

    A Wealth of Information for Wellness

    Every three years, Hancock Health administers a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey to gather feedback that will help it continue to meet the community’s healthcare needs. Hancock Health Wellness Strategy Manager Amanda Hinkle and Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Teri House Gottschalk discuss why this survey is so important and delve into how initiatives like this contribute to Hancock County consistently ranking among the healthiest counties in Indiana. Do you live, work, or spend a considerable amount of time in Hancock County? Hancock Health wants to hear from you. Take the survey here. In other news: Hancock economic, community development plans earn statewide recognitionHancock is state’s 2nd fastest growing county for 2nd year in a rowHEDC gives $250,000 to Amplify Hancock Innovation CenterCaldwell's Inc. joins HEDCHancock County Council Member Clark Smith Joins Hancock Economic Development Council BoardIMPA joins HEDCMesser Construction Co. Joins HEDCRural Strategies Group joins HEDC

    22 min
  3. Prescribing Progress: Hancock Health & the Mayo Clinic Care Network

    12/29/2025

    Prescribing Progress: Hancock Health & the Mayo Clinic Care Network

    As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Hancock Health benefits from the knowledge of world-leading specialists who advise skilled local providers on diagnosis and treatment, including for the most complex health conditions. Jason Wells, Executive Director of Collaboration and Integration and the Mayo Clinic Care Network Relationship for Hancock Health, delves deeper into what this partnership means for local caregivers and those living in and around Hancock County, Indiana.

    44 min
  4. Put THAT in Your Pipeline and Staff It

    11/24/2025

    Put THAT in Your Pipeline and Staff It

    Workforce, of course, is very front-of-mind for businesses. Before landing or expanding somewhere, they want to know if they’ll be able to hire not only enough employees, but the right kind of employees. So how might a community go about ensuring businesses can do that? We’ll tell you one thing–the forthcoming Hancock County Career Center ain’t a bad place to start. Join HC3 Director Stan Wilkison for the lowdown on this pipeline powerhouse. Represent a business interested in partnering with HC3? Reach out to Stan Wilkison at stan.wilkison@mvcsc.k12.in.us. Learn more about the Amplify Hancock Innovation Center here.

    28 min
  5. Prepping the Future Workforce Part IV: New Palestine Community Schools

    10/28/2025

    Prepping the Future Workforce Part IV: New Palestine Community Schools

    New Palestine High School in the town of New Palestine in southwestern Hancock County fosters work-based learning partnerships with local employers to prepare students for the local workforce while bolstering a strong local workforce pipeline for employers. Jeremy Large, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for New Palestine High School, discusses how students have paid opportunities at dozens of businesses representing a diverse cross section of the area’s economy. Do you represent a business interested in partnering with New Palestine High School? Contact Jeremy at jlarge@newpal.k12.in.us.

    26 min
  6. ORIGIN STORY: An early HEDC leader reflects ahead of the organization’s 40th anniversary

    09/03/2025

    ORIGIN STORY: An early HEDC leader reflects ahead of the organization’s 40th anniversary

    Tom Miller started as Executive Director of the Hancock Economic Development Council in 1989, not long after the organization was incorporated in September 1985. As the HEDC prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Tom takes us back to the early days of the Council–a time of growth and promise for Hancock County. Check out a web article and video celebrating the HEDC's 40th here.

    25 min
  7. Prepping the Future Workforce Part III: Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

    08/06/2025

    Prepping the Future Workforce Part III: Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

    At the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation in northwestern Hancock County, Indiana, students start learning about the opportunities awaiting them in the local workforce as young as kindergarten. At the high school, popular career and technical education classes like welding and certified nursing assistant allow students to earn industry certifications and college credits during the school day that will give them a head start on their futures. The school corporation also works extensively with the three others in the county on vocational education offerings–a collaboration slated to reach a whole new level next year upon the opening of a new career center. Dr. Jack Parker, superintendent of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, tells us all about it.  Do you represent a company interested in partnering with the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation on work-based learning opportunities? Reach out to Mt. Vernon High School at 317-485-3131 or info@mvcsc.k12.in.us.

    19 min
  8. Prepping the Future Workforce Part II: Greenfield-Central Schools

    07/08/2025

    Prepping the Future Workforce Part II: Greenfield-Central Schools

    This month’s episode continues our five-part series on how Hancock County schools are preparing young people for the future workforce. After an excellent interview with Dr. George Philhower of Eastern Hancock Schools in June we’re making Part II all about Greenfield-Central Schools with Superintendent Dr. Harold Olin, Assistant Superintendent Jason Cary, and Greenfield-Central High School Principal Dan Walbaum. In our conversation, we talk about how GC goes about career and technical education and work-based learning, as well as what the exciting future holds for a new career center under development in the county. If you’re interested in partnering with Greenfield-Central Schools on work-based learning opportunities, please reach out to Superintendent Dr. Harold Olin at holin@gcsc.k12.in.us, Assistant Superintendent Jason Cary at jcary@gcsc.k12.in.us, and/or High School Principal Dan Walbaum at dwalbaum@gcsc.k12.in.us.

    18 min
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Hancock on the Horizon is a podcast from the Hancock Economic Development Council in Hancock County, Indiana all about people who are making the county a fast-growing powerhouse in the Indianapolis metro. Join HEDC Communications Director Mitchell Kirk every month for interviews with entrepreneurs, officials, and business leaders about their latest ventures, how they overcome challenges, and what drives them to succeed.

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  • Creator
    Hancock Economic Development Council
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Hancock on the Horizon
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