Noble County, Indiana, ranks among the top counties in the nation for manufacturing concentration, but what happens when an economy depends too heavily on one sector? In this episode of The Midwest Flourish, host Rick Farrant talks with Melanie Kellogg, Executive Director of the Noble County Economic Development Corporation (Be Noble), about how the county is:

– Growing entrepreneurial ecosystems through coworking spaces and mentorship

– Attracting medtech and other new industries to diversify the economy

– Expanding broadband access to support remote work and business growth

– Tackling housing shortages and childcare needs to strengthen workforce participation

– Investing in leadership development and small business support Melanie also shares the county’s vision for long-term growth and the challenges they face—like land access, community resistance, and infrastructure upgrades such as potable water and sewer expansion.

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