Hancock on the Horizon
Hancock on the Horizon is a podcast from the Hancock Economic Development Council in Hancock County, Indiana all about people who are making the county a fast-growing powerhouse in the Indianapolis metro. Join HEDC Communications Director Mitchell Kirk every month for interviews with entrepreneurs, officials, and business leaders about their latest ventures, how they overcome challenges, and what drives them to succeed.
Hancock on the Horizon
POWERHOUSE: Homebuilding in Hancock County on the rise
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Hancock County was the second fastest growing county in Indiana in 2025. After looking at recent residential construction data, it's easy to see why--with permits filed for nearly 1,160 new single-family homes for the year, a 27% increase from 2024. This episode takes listeners on a deep dive into that growth with the help of three Hancock County homebuilding experts providing powerful insights from unique perspectives:
- Mike Leslie, Bridgenorth Homes
- Sara Joyner, Joyner Homes
- Paul Carroll, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis