Economic Development Assistance
As part of the project development process, Hoosier Energy Economic Development provides a variety of services to those considering a relocation or expansion in the Hoosier Energy service territory. Our Indiana location assistance service includes:
Project Assistance:
- Business Cost Estimates/Analysis
- state-to-State Cost Comparisons
- Project Economic Impact Analysis
- Complete Project Survey Information
- Counsel Communities on Infrastructure Financing
- Property Tax Studies
- Tax Abatement Estimates
- Electric Rate Analysis/Comparisons
- Incentives Advisement
Industrial Site Development
- Production of Site Maps, Aerial Photographs & Brochures
- Industrial Site Identification
- Strategic Planning Assistance for Sites and Building Developers
- Infrastructure Financing and Zoning Expertise
- Preliminary Phase 1 and geo-Technical Studies for Sites
- Preliminary Engineering and Layout of Industrial Sites
Project Development
- Lead Generation
- Prospect Visit Hosting
- Trade Shows
- Direct Mailing
- Site Brochure Development and Publishing
- Industrial Site Aerials
- Web-based Marketing
Other Indiana Location Assistance Services:
- Liaison with Department of Commerce, Local Economic Development Organizations (LEDOs), Regional Economic Development Organizations (REDOs) and consultants to provide tours and information to expanding or relocating industries on behalf of served sites
- Educate local economic development organizations and state personnel on Indiana economic development issues
- Conduct power quality studies
- Provide services to contract negotiations and tailored rate-making for projects
- Provide scholarships to Indiana Economic Development Course, Indiana Community Development Course and the Economic Development Institute
- Work with statewide agencies, such as Lt. Governor's Office, Indiana Jobs Council, ICARD, Indiana Pork Producers, Indiana Farm Bureau, Purdue University, Indiana Farmer's Union and the Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture to provide updates on industry-related issues and support for rural development projects and policy
- Attend trade shows independently or in conjunction with the state
- Provide strategic intelligence to local organizations in key industries such as plastics, steel and agriculture
- Provide community building assistance with brochures, strategic planning efforts and water and sewer utility extensions
- Assist regional planning and Indiana economic development organizations with work plans and programming
For a downloadable version of Hoosier Energy's economic development process, click here.