Welcome to the Starke County Economic Development Foundation
A 90-minute drive to downtown Chicago; In the heart of Indiana, the "Crossroads of America"; Midway between the east coast and the Rocky Mountains; Within one day’s drive of one-third of the United States population; Excellent service from class-one and short line railroads. Starke County, Indiana is all of this and more!
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation delivers on our promises to make your move here easier than you ever thought possible.
We have:
- Built and leased back spec buildings
- Constructed a lead track and rail spurs
- Facilitated installation of a water tower, water mains, and sewer infrastructure
- Upgraded highway interchanges
- Continue to assemble and market land for development
The Foundation has built a reputation as the Local Economic Development Organization that partners with you to get the job done. Contact us for more information.
Application - Starke Tank 2026.docx
Eligibility and Rules - Starke Tank 2026.docx
Finding Funding for Small Business Workshop
When: Thursday — February 26, 2026 from 9:00 - 11:00 am, (CDT)
Where: Starke County Economic Development Foundation, (NEW LOCATION) 15 S. Main St., Knox, IN 46534
There is no fee for this event, however registration is required as seating is limited.
Register: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17373
Questions? Contact: Lorri Feldt, Northwest Regional Director Indiana Small Business Development Center 219-644-3513 [email protected]
Discover our NEW AI-Powered Job Board!
We are excited to announce and introduce a smarter, faster way to connect talent with opportunities. Our job board pulls real-time job openings directly from across Starke County-no delays and no extra steps for job seekers.
This one-stop HUB for careers makes searching easy. Simply enter a keyword or use the filter and sort drop-down menus to find the role that's right for you.
For local businesses, getting your jobs in front of top talent is now effortless. Just post your openings on your own website, and our Rollie handles the rest-automatically sharing your opportunities with job seekers across the county.
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Upcoming Events
https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17373
Funding Your Business Workshop Registration link!
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