why SHELBYCOUNTY
a hardworking destination for industry
Thank you for considering Shelby County, Indiana for your business relocation project or expansion. We invite you to be part of an exciting economic environment where manufacturers, distributors, auto component industries, food-beverage companies and other successful ventures call home.
Indiana is a great place to do business, and Shelby County is an essential part of the Indianapolis economic hub - being one of the counties immediately surrounding the world-class city.
Because of our unique location, site availability, highly ranked education system and Hoosier work ethic, more companies see Shelby County as a great fit for their future.
They also find that our people are committed to success for their employers, themselves and their families.
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SHELBYADVANTAGE
Workforce
Shelby County, Indiana is home to a large workforce of highly skilled individuals who have grown up in a culture that prizes hard work and quality workmanship. To sustain that attitude and meet the skills needed by today’s companies, our local school systems and higher education providers work closely with the business community.
LEARN MOREEducation
Nine of Shelby County’s K-12 schools received an A rating — the highest possible — from the Indiana Department of Education, reflecting their ability to prepare students for the state’s needs. Our students' performances are reflected in test scores and impressive graduation rates.
LEARN MOREQuality of Life
Shelby County, Indiana has always been a family-focused community built on traditional values and neighborly attitudes. Our communities and rural areas offer quiet and safe places to call home, with easy access to parks, trails, shopping, and many local attractions — all with a remarkably low cost of living.
LEARN MORETaxes and Incentives
Our local government, state officials and residents all understand that thriving businesses are critical for a healthy local economy. That is why they take a business-friendly approach, working as partners with business owners and managers to simplify processes and procedures.
LEARN MOREHousing
Shelby County offers diverse housing for residents who value our community's quality of jobs, education and amenities. Listings of available housing are available through MIBOR REALTOR® Association, the professional association representing central Indiana's REALTORS®.
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SHELBYHEALTHCARE
Shelby County, Indiana residents have access to some of the nation’s finest healthcare providers, including teaching hospitals on the leading edge of medical care. Locally, residents have access to a wide variety of practitioners and clinics, as well as our county’s own hub for healthcare, Major Hospital.
Indianapolis is just minutes away, and the city is home to several hospitals and medical centers that consistently rank among the top in Indiana and the nation. That gives residents access to innovative, highly specialized care for cancer, heart disease, and other issues, without having to travel many miles.
Provider Systems
Major Hospital
St. Vincent Health
Community Health Network
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
Indiana University Health
Ortho Indy
Major Hospital, Shelbyville Indiana
SHELBYAGRICULTURE
Indiana’s agriculture and food industries have a total annual economic output of $219.75 billion, with a direct economic impact of $87.96 billion.
Shelby County, Indiana has a strong agricultural community - more than 89% of the farms are individual or family-owned with an average of 307 acres of farmland. Soybeans (more than 88,000 acres) and corn (more than 84,00 acres) are the top crops produced in the county.
Local companies POET and Bunge work with members of the Shelby County farming community.
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