Competitive Advantages

Put 80% of the U.S. population within a 24-hour delivery window, and with the upcoming extension creating the new North American Super Corridor, your operation can reach from Canada to Mexico in a single route. I-64 is just 37 miles away, and four interstates—I-70, I-64, I-65 and I-74—converge at I-465, just 95 miles away.

Two cross-dock facilities, including the county’s new flagship $2 million facility, plus service by three railroads—Class I CSX, Class II Indiana Rail Road, and Class II Indiana Southern Railroad—all together assure that shipping and costs stay on track. National and international connections also include the Daviess County Municipal Airport, the Evansville Regional Airport just 45 minutes away, and the Indianapolis International Airport just 1.75 hours away.

Take your pick and prosper, selecting from a site and building stock that includes two certified sites—one offering on-site rail potential, the other offering over 300 developable acres—along with facilities such as Daviess County’s new 40,000 sq. ft. Shell Building and Cross-Dock. Working environments nurture innovation at Westgate@Crane Technology Park, where Daviess County and the Daviess County EDC jointly own over 300 acres ready for development.

We are a diverse people in Daviess County, with Indiana’s largest Hispanic population per capita, the state’s 2nd-largest Haitian population, and the 7th-largest Amish settlement in the nation. Our skill sets are just as versatile—we are home to Westgate@Crane Technology Park, where research and commerce support activities at NSA Crane, the 3rd-largest naval installation in the world. We are also home to agribusiness and food processing, advanced manufacturing, logistics providers, energy innovation, and university research. It’s a powerful blend with one common denominator—high performance and a passion to be the best.

Preparing a globally competitive workforce begins in top-ranked K-12 schools that facilitate knowledge and skills development with college and career pathways. Just 20 minutes away, Vincennes University serves as the region’s critical resource for custom industrial training, creating cutting-edge solutions including the innovative Catapult Training program, designed to prepare students for direct entry in the manufacturing workforce. Vincennes is also the first university in the nation to partner with Amazon in the Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program. Westgate@Crane Technology Park also provides training and R&D through the presence and programming of leading universities including Purdue, Indiana University, and the University of Southern Indiana, as well as leading defense contractors. Lastly, regional partners such as Radius Indiana and Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) provide Daviess County with access to top-notch education and workforce initiatives.  

Daviess County boosts rapid return on investment through a wealth of incentives at the county, regional, and state level, with programs including Tax Increment Financing, Radius Indiana’s Regional Impact Fund, and more. With abundant resources at our command, we can be flexible and creative in assembling competitive financial incentives to maximize your operational success. Explore our available incentives here. 

Against a beautifully inviting Southern Indiana landscape setting the stage with natural serenity, Daviess County brings more to life with on-trend amenities and vibrant diversity. Connect with the world of business through gigabit fiber, connect to the natural world through attractively developed parks and lakes, and connect to the community through a year-long schedule of celebrations and events. So much to do, so much to enjoy. Your operation, your workforce, and your family all connect to a richer life that inspires in Daviess County. Click here for more information on life in Daviess County.