Boone County Economic Development Commision
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TAXES & INCENTIVES

Abatements, bonds, training grants, moving assistance, and infrastructure have all been provided as incentives in the past. We handle each project on a case-by-case basis, so contact us to start that discussion.

 

  • Real and personal property taxes in Boone County (2017): 1.0901%-2.8439%
  • Boone County median property tax rate: 1.58%
  • Indiana median property tax rate: 1.93%
  • Boone County Local Income Tax (2016): 1.5% (resident)
  • Indiana Corporate Income Tax: Decreasing to 4.9% by 2021
  • Indiana Personal Income Tax: Decreasing to 3.23% by 2017
  • Indiana Sales Tax: 7%
  • Local Sales Tax: 1%-2%

MAJOR EMPLOYERS

Manufacturing

  • D-A Lubricant Company
  • Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corporation
  • Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions
  • Maplehurst Bakeries
  • Skjodt-Barrett Foods

Logistics & Distribution

  • Amazon
  • AmerisourceBergen
  • CNH
  • Express Scripts
  • Hachette Book Group
  • Subaru

Information Technology

  • hc1.com
  • MOBI
  • SmartIT

Headquarters

  • Festool
  • LIDS
  • Pop Weaver
  • REGO-FIX

EDUCATION

Lebanon Community School Corporation

Among other initiatives, LCSC has deployed a work-based learning program; its goal is to connect our future workforce with employers’ needs. This program offers student internships, teacher externships, worksite tours, and mock interviews to prepare our students for the future.

Western Boone Schools

WeBo Schools, in western Boone County, has a high-performing AP program, one of only 17 districts in the State of Indiana that had more than 30% of graduates pass an AP exam.  WeBo Schools also offers a full-day pre-school program, and most notably, all kindergarten students receive $150 in a College 529 Savings Account.

Zionsville Community Schools

Zionsville Community Schools provides a customized 21st century learning experience that ensures productive citizenship. Eagle Recreation & Enrichment offers programming and sports camps throughout the school year and summer, and ZCS-BRAVO engages the community in students’ education efforts.

Boone County is
center stage
for your business.

Boone County is
center stage
for your business.

OUR LANDSCAPE

Boone County, one of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana, is ideally situated between Indianapolis and Lafayette. That means we have a large and talented workforce, ideal for meeting the needs of complex industries of all kinds. It also means we have a diverse set of industries – information technology, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Abundant utilities, north-south and east-west interstates, and business-friendly government ensures your company has everything it needs to be successful.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing

 
  • Food
  • Automotive
  • Plastics
  • Agricultural
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life sciences

Professional & Research

 
  • Headquarters
  • Back office
  • Financial institutions
  • Research and development
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life sciences

Information Technology

 
  • Software and app development
  • Cloud computing
  • Data centers

LEARN MORE ABOUT BOONE COUNTY

Sites & Buildings

Looking for your next location? Search here for available buildings and greenfield sites in Lebanon, Whitestown, Zionsville and Jamestown.
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Demographics

Boone County is home to more than 65,000 people and our workforce is more than 32,000 strong. Find more about our educational attainment, labor force, and even purchasing habits here.
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Taxes & incentives

Learn more about Boone County’s tax rates and how the incentives process works.
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Maps

Boone County is less than 30 minutes from Indianapolis and 3 hours from Chicago. We have an industrial served rail line and are located less than 25 miles from the second largest FedEx facility in the United States.
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Major Employers

Boone County is home to many well-known brands and some of Indiana’s fastest growing companies. Find out more about who your new neighbors will be.

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International

Boone County is home to 11 companies representing six countries. Find out more about our reach across the globe.
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Utilities

If you are looking for info on utilities – our dual or triple redundant sites, our CSX Select Site, or our AT&T fiber-certified business parks, contact us for more info.  Our partners’ info can be found via the link below.

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Quality of Life

From parks and recreation to dining and entertainment, there is plenty to do throughout Boone County. Learn about each of our communities and what makes them unique.
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Connections

One of the biggest ways we can help your company is through our connections. Whether you need legal advice, a good banker, qualified engineer or any other expert, we can get you in touch with the right people.
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Education

Throughout the region and state, we have outstanding opportunities for training and higher education in a variety of settings. Consistently ranking among the best in the state, our K-12 schools have outstanding test scores and high graduation rates.

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OUR LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mid Year Report 2022

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The Boone EDC has been hard at work during the first half of 2022 meeting goals for our 5 year strategic plan, fulfilling our economic development contractual duties, and celebrating County success. Here's an overview of what we've been working on during the first 6...

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Boone EDC Hires New Marketing Specialist

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Lebanon, Ind. – The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) announces the hiring of Melanie Reinhart as Marketing Specialist. Reinhart will be responsible for implementing and refining the Boone EDC’s marketing and communication efforts.  A lifelong...

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Contact Us

2030 Indianapolis Ave
Lebanon, IN 46052
765.482.5761