Manufacturing

Diversifying from a position of strength

Orange County has long been known as a center of excellence in manufacturing. Even today, many of Orange County employees continue to work in manufacturing.

Consequently, you’ll be more likely to find workers with the skills you require, and you’ll also be more likely to find established supply chains to link into for your business.

Orange County’s manufacturing sector has companies with the number of employees ranging from 45 to 600. So no matter how small or large, Orange County can provide for your employee needs. Orange County’s manufacturing base is diverse and represented by companies in metal fabrication, furniture production,wood products, construction materials, plastics, food processing, and mineral production.

Orange County’s advantages for manufacturing companies:

Low electric power rates
Skilled and unskilled manufacturing labor availability and competitive wages
Natural logistical advantage: highways, rail, and close proximity to a major airport and a port.
Shovel-ready sites and buildings
No inventory tax
No M&E taxes
Ready access to vocational education
Affordable housing
Outstanding recreational opportunities and quality of life

Selected incentives for manufacturing companies:

Industrial Development Grant Fund (IDGF)
Loan Guaranty Program (Guaranteed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC))
Capital Access Program (CAP)
Patent Tax Exemption
Shovel Ready Certification
International Trade Show Assistance (TSAP)
Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit
Headquarters Relocation Tax Credit
Hoosier Business Investment Tax Credit (HBITC)
New Market Tax Credits