With our skilled workforce and land available for building or expansion, Pike County is perfectly positioned to be the home of companies looking to capitalize on our resources. Through our county master plan process, we have identified the following areas as targeted industries for development in our area.
Manufacturing and Mining
| Industry | Discussion |
| Agricultural Production | Green houses and vertical farms for higher value produce |
| Data Processing and Hosting | Opportunity for server farms connected to considerable electric capacity |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | Tier 1-2-3 automotive suppliers |
| Food Processing | Industry consolidation, new companies emerging, production closer to geographic markets |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | Industry is concentrated in Indiana - opportunity for growth with current labor force |
| Mining and Related Support Services | Potential of expansion of mining services, linked with support services |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | Tier 1-2-3 automotive suppliers |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | Expansion of existing automotive lines and new electric vehicles |
Transportation and Fulfillment
| Industry | Discussion |
| Truck Transportation / Warehousing | Growth of third party service providers; easy access to major highways; manufacturing skilled workforce available |
| Non-store Retailers / Order Fulfillment | Strategic location within the Midwest "Mega-Region" for warehousing to support internet retail |
Health Care
| Industry | Discussion |
| Hospital / Outpatient Facilities | Emergence of "micro-hospitals" and continued growth of outpatient centers |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | Alignment with boomer generation pivot into retirement |
