Knox County & Vincennes Indiana Area Economic Development News

Opportunity knocks in Knox County Indiana • PO Box 701  Vincennes, IN 47591-0701 • TEL (812) 886-6993 • FAX 812.886.0888 • info@kcdc.com

Our Mission: "To maintain and improve the quality of life, including environmental concerns, for the citizens of Knox County by developing the overall economy of the county."

Our Long Range Goals: 1. Increase the manufacturing percentage of overall employment
                                               2. Increase established basic employers' capital investment and job creation  
                                               3.  Increase the per capita income growth equal to that of the state as a whole.  
                                              4.  Maintain Knox County's role as a regional retail, service, and education center.

Knox County Indiana employers give high marks to their workforce when it comes to measuring productivity levels. The annual employee turnover rate is less than 5 percent, and absenteeism rates range from 0-3 percent per month.

If you have specific needs and do not see a Site or Building to fill them below, contact us - we can help!

Information on our existing industries, the cost of doing businesses, taxes, incentives available, government, services and tools for building a successful business are linked below.

The Median Center of US Population is approximately 20 miles west of Vincennes. Because of its strategic location near the Median Center of U.S. Population and the major urban centers, markets and industries, Knox County is a prime location for development and distribution.

Detailed information on the availability and providers of vital services including electric, gas, fire protection, telecommunications, waste water treatment, portable water, groundwater availability and transportation can be found via this link.

Knox County Indiana is a great place to live and work. The community is equally supportive of raising a thriving family or a successful business. And, it is a true community in every sense of the world. We invite you to take a look around, both this site and the Knox County area. We think you will like what you see.

The Knox County Development Corporation would like to acknowledge the Vincennes Sun Commercial, Indiana Economic Digest, InSide Indiana Business, the Evansville Courier and Press and other area resources for some of the news stories and photographs which appear in our news links. We appreciate their ongoing coverage of events which emphasize the growth of Knox County and its economic development efforts.

The Knox County Development Corporation can assist you from planning to completion of your project. How may we assist you? Note:All services are free-of-charge and inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

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Thanks to Our Area Media...

The KCDC would like to acknowledge the Vincennes Sun Commercial, Indiana Economic Digest, InSide Indiana Business and the Evansville Courier and Press for some of the news stories and photographs which appear in our news section. We appreciate their ongoing coverage of events which emphasize the growth of Knox County and it's economic development efforts.

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1101 North 3rd Street
PO Box 701
Vincennes, IN 47591
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Knox County & Vincennes Indiana Area Development News

10/10/11 Advanced Manufacturing and Tech Center Groundbreaking

Vincennes University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest addition, the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, on Oct. 27 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) more...

10/4/11 Dean Appointed as the Interim Provost at Vincennes University

Robert A. Slayton, former dean of the Learning Resources Center, will assume the post. Slayton came to VU in 1972 before retiring this past spring more...

8/30/2011 Incumbent Worker Training Grant.

Knox County Partnership has grant money available. Cick here for more...

8/8/211 Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Training Grant from KCDC

The Knox County Development Corporation has awarded Good Samaritan Hospital with a $25,000 Incumbent Worker Training grant...more

8/3/2011 Vincennes University Sees Rise in Mining

The director of Vincennes University's mining program says interest in the program has been steadily growing...more

7/29/2011 KCDC In the Know, Volumn 3

The Highland Woods Community Center is now open and available for rent..more

7/1/2011 KCDC in the Know

Futaba USA - read the newsletter

6/27/11 Vincennes University Opens Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics

Vincennes University will offer nine courses in its newest facility this fall. The Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics will include classes on economics, more...

5/10/11 Knox County Development Corp. Offers Matching Grant Money for Workforce Training

The Knox County Development Corp. approved providing matching money for grants from the Department of Workforce Development for a one-year trial...more

5/10/11 Indiana ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the sixth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine.

business tax policies, regulation, workforce quality and livability factors. Indianas 2011 ranking is up from 16th place in 2010. Its among the highest year-to-year improvements in the survey...more

5/7/2011 Knox County Development Corp. to Increase Levee Funding

KCDC members voted unanimously to approve an additional $86,000 to assist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evaluation of the levee...more

4/30/11 Knox County Public Library Awarded Grant

Indiana Humanities has awarded a grant of $1,000 to Digging Up the Dirt in Knox County: A History of Agricultural Abundance; Knox County Public Library, Vincennes

"The competition for these grants continues to increase as nonprofits seek resources," said Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. "We are happy to help support organizations in their efforts to engage people in high-quality humanities programs that help Hoosiers learn more about the state's history, engage in critical thinking and conversations, and ultimately, create stronger, more vibrant communities."

3/31/11 Vincennes hospital proceeding with $100 million expansion

The board of Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has authorized an engineering and architectural firm to move ahead with designs for a major expansion and renovation project...more

3/9/11 Knox County Development CorporationA nnual Meeting

Once again, the community came out in force to attend the KCDC Annual meeting. Click here for a slide show of the event.

1/15/11 KCDC Focuses on Jobs

Knox County has the 2nd lowest unemployment rate in Indiana...more

1/20/11: Vincennes University Enrollment Up Again

Spring semester enrollment at Vincennes University is up 5.65 percent compared to the first week of classes last spring, according to a report delivered Wednesday to the VU Board of Trustees in Indianapolis...more

1/20/11: New Trustee Appointed to Vincennes University Board

John Hidde has been appointed to the Vincennes University Board of Trustees. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels appointed Hidde to the three-year term. He replaces R. J. Reynolds...more

For News articles prior to 2011, please visit our news archives.