--- title: About Us l Shelby County Development Corporation description: SCDC bolsters Shelby County’s economy by attracting new businesses and working with existing local businesses to retain quality jobs in our community. image: https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SCDC-Meta.png --- [![Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SCDC-Logo-Option-2.png) ![Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SCDC-Logo-Website-White.png)](https://shelbydevelopment.com?hsLang=en) Toggle navigation Toggle navigation - [Contact Us](https://shelbydevelopment.com/contact-us) - Why Shelby County - [Overview](https://shelbydevelopment.com/why-shelby-county) - [Workforce](https://shelbydevelopment.com/workforce) - [Education](https://shelbydevelopment.com/workforce#education) - [Incentives and Taxes](https://shelbydevelopment.com/incentives-taxes) - [Quality of Life](https://shelbydevelopment.com/quality-of-life) - [Land, Buildings, Utilities](https://shelbydevelopment.com/land-buildings) - [Target Industries](https://shelbydevelopment.com/target-industries) - [About Us](https://shelbydevelopment.com/about-us) - [News](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news) - [Resources](https://shelbydevelopment.com/why-shelby-county#resources) - [Search Site](https://shelbydevelopment.com/search) - Translations - [Spanish](https://45557524-hs--sites-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp) - [German](https://45557524-hs--sites-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp) - [Japanese](https://45557524-hs--sites-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp) - [English](https://shelbydevelopment.com) --- # **ABOUT**US ### dedicated to your project's success Shelby County, Indiana offers so many advantages to companies — from our highly skilled and motivated workforce, to abundant and affordable utilities, to our central location and outstanding transportation, to business-friendly state and local government. But we know that every business has unique needs that will drive your decision-making. So we would like to help. Our professionals have extensive experience helping businesses find the right location for a new facility or the support needed to expand an existing one or add new lines or staff. When you discuss your specific needs with us, we help you find solutions along your decision process. We believe that Shelby County is the ideal location for your company, and we are eager to have you come to the same conclusion. ![Why-Shelby-County](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Why-Shelby-County.png?width=1000&height=623&name=Why-Shelby-County.png) ## SCDC**FACTS** Our History The Shelby County Development Corporation (SCDC) was founded in 1988 — the result of efforts by community leaders to foster economic growth in the county.  Today, operating as a partnership with private investors and local and state officials, SCDC has diversified the county economy through industry retention and business attraction and expansion. Our Mission We are a public/private, not-for-profit, corporation founded in 1988 as Shelby County’s official economic development organization. On the most basic level, the mission of the Shelby County Development Corporation (SCDC) is to increase economic growth in Shelby County.  Our Goal As economic prosperity changes the outlook of Shelby County, it is the goal of SCDC to ensure growth without compromising the attractive aspects of the county as a charming place to live, and a safe and healthy environment in which to raise a family. Our Collaboration Collaboration is evidenced by the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County working together to establish the Advantage Shelby County educational program. The Centaur Equine Diagnostic and Surgical Center and Intelliplex Certified Technology Park are also the result of collaboration between the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County. Our Commitment SCDC is committed to working closely with city, county and state officials to achieve economic development goals in the areas of business recruitment and expansion, job creation, and workforce development. Our Pursuit SCDC endeavors to bolster Shelby County’s economy, not only by striving to attract new businesses; but also by working with existing local businesses — offering assistance with job development and expansion projects — to retain quality jobs in our community. ## SCDC**SERVICES** We are an extension of your team. ##### location search We have a database of available sites and buildings in our county and can schedule tours. ##### incentive assistance We provide information on available tax and infrastructure programs and how to apply. ##### networking We connect you to key stakeholders and facilitate public-private partnerships. ##### answering questions We have extensive knowledge of doing business here, and can be a valuable resource. ## SCDC**TEAM** [![Brian Asher l Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team-Brian.png?height=500&length=500&name=Team-Brian.png) Brian Asher Executive Director](https://shelbydevelopment.com/brian-asher?hsLang=en) [![Debra Tracy l Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team-Debra.png?height=500&length=500&name=Team-Debra.png) Debra Tracy Assistant to Executive Director](https://shelbydevelopment.com/debra-tracy?hsLang=en) Our Board [American Structurepoint](https://www.structurepoint.com/) [Beaty Construction](http://beatyinc.com) [Brammer & Yeend Professional Corporation](http://brammerandyeend.com) [Browning Investments](https://www.browninginvestments.com)  [Caldwell's, Inc.](https://caldwells-inc.com/) [CenterPoint Energy](https://www.centerpointenergy.com)  DePrez, Peter, Attorney [Duke Energy](http://www.duke-energy.com/indiana.asp) [First Federal Savings & Loan Association](http://www.ffsg.net/index.asp)  [First Financial Bank](https://www.bankatfirst.com)  [Force Construction](http://www.forceco.com)  [Fountaintown Gas Company, Inc.](http://www.ftgas.net)  [GUDE, Inc.](https://www.gudecorp.com/) [HIS Constructors, Inc.](http://www.hisconstructors.com)  [Horseshoe Indianapolis](https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis)  [HWC Engineering](https://www.hwcengineering.com/portfolio-edandplanning) [Indiana American Water Company](https://amwater.com/inaw)  [J.R. Wortman Company, Inc.](https://www.efficientsystems.net/wortman/) [Kimura Foundry America, Inc.](http://www.kimurafoundry.com) [Knauf Insulation](http://www.knaufinsulation.us) [LandProz](https://landproz.com/agent/?id=61) [Major Hospital | Major Health Partners](http://www.mymhp.org)  [McGowan Insurance Group](https://www.mcgowaninsgrp.com/) [McNeely Law](https://www.mcneelylaw.com/) [Messer Construction Company](https://www.messer.com/location/indianapolis-construction-company) [Meyer-Najem](https://www.meyer-najem.com/) [MIBOR](http://www.mibor.com) [Milestone Contractors, L.P.](http://www.milestonelp.com) [Town of Morristown](https://www.morristown.in.gov/) [NineStar Connect](https://www.ninestarconnect.com) [PK USA](http://www.pkusa.com) [PMC Smart Solutions | Plastic Moldings Company, LLC](http://www.pmcsmartsolutions.com) [POET Bioprocessing - Shelbyville](https://poet.com/shelbyville) [RISU AMERICA, INC.](https://www.risu.co.jp/en/group/company/risu_america.html) [Runnebohm Construction](http://www.runnebohm.com) [Rush Shelby Energy](http://www.rse.coop) [Ryobi Die Casting, Inc.](http://www.ryobidiecasting.com)  [Sandman Brothers, Inc.](http://www.sandmanbrothers.com) [Shelby County Commissioners](https://www.co.shelby.in.us/commissioners/) [Shelby County Council ](https://www.co.shelby.in.us/countycouncil/)  [Shelby Materials](http://www.shelbymaterials.com) [City of Shelbyville | Shelbyville City Council](http://www.cityofshelbyvillein.com) [The Shelbyville News](http://www.shelbynews.com) [Stephenson Rife](https://stephensonrife.com/) [Tubesock](http://www.tubesock.net)  [VIP Tooling, Inc.](https://www.viptooling.com/) Our Partners [Accelerate Rural Indiana](https://www.accelerateruralindiana.com/) [Indy Partnership](https://indychamber.com/indy-partnership/) [I-74 Business Corridor Group](https://www.i74biz.com/) [Indiana Economic Development Association](https://www.ieda.org/) [Indiana Economic Development Corporation](https://www.iedc.in.gov/) ## SCDC**NEWS** [![News l Shelby County Development Corporation Indiana](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/News-Container-Expansion.png?height=630&name=News-Container-Expansion.png)](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/prime-beverage-group-announces-strategic-expansion?hsLang=en) ## [Prime Beverage Group Announces Strategic Expansion into the Indianapolis Market](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/prime-beverage-group-announces-strategic-expansion?hsLang=en) June 30, 2026 •[Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/author/shelby-county-development-corporation?hsLang=en) [![](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SHB_header_featured.jpg?height=630&name=SHB_header_featured.jpg)](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/poet-bioprocessing-shelbyville-to-expand-double-production?hsLang=en) ## [POET Bioprocessing - Shelbyville To Expand, Double Production](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/poet-bioprocessing-shelbyville-to-expand-double-production?hsLang=en) January 8, 2026 •[Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/author/shelby-county-development-corporation?hsLang=en) [![](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RISU_America.jpg?height=630&name=RISU_America.jpg)](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/risu-america-celebrates-completion-of-shelbyville-facility?hsLang=en) ## [RISU AMERICA celebrates completion of Shelbyville facility](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/risu-america-celebrates-completion-of-shelbyville-facility?hsLang=en) October 7, 2025 •[Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/author/shelby-county-development-corporation?hsLang=en) [MORE NEWS](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news?hsLang=en) #### Newsletters [April 2024](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SCDC%20Newsletter%20April%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) [May 2024](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SCDC%20News%20Q2%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) [June 2024](https://shelbydevelopment.com/hubfs/SHELBY%20COUNTY%20Development%20Corporation%20News%202nd%20QTR%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) #### let's talk about ## **SHELBY**COUNTY **If you are looking to relocate or expand in the Indianapolis Region, let's discuss your needs and provide a tour. ** [CONTACT US](https://shelbydevelopment.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - - - - - [mailto:d.tracy@shelbydevelopment.com](mailto:d.tracy@shelbydevelopment.com) **SHELBY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION** 16 Public Square, Suite A | Shelbyville, IN 46176 © 2026 [SHELBY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION](https://shelbydevelopment.com?hsLang=en) l All Rights Reserved | [317.398.8903](tel:3173988903) - [Site by Clever Dogs Media](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/)