industries
Our employers and workforce are the reasons why Martin County is ranked 4th highest level of STEM-related jobs in the U.S.
Serving as a major defense and innovation hub, Martin County is connected with the world in a unique way. Our combination of defense, mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, and a strong local business community makes us the ideal choice for your business.
Martin County's Top 6 Industries:
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Government
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Manufacturing
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Retail Trade
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Accommodation and Food Services
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Agriculture
agriculture
Located in the heart of the country’s “bread basket”, Martin County boasts exceptional yields from crops and livestock that feed our families daily. Our unique mix of agricultural innovation and an ideal growing climate allows your agri-business to achieve maximum yields. Martin County’s south central location and transportation infrastructure, including I-69, means you can reach the market faster – more than 80 percent of the U.S. population is reachable within 24 hours! Many agri-businesses and farms have been in the family for generations that continually strive to deliver quality, secure food to our communities with higher yields and return on investment.
Martin County also produces some of the best livestock, including poultry and poultry-related products, in the country. Multiple, large poultry producers have operations in Martin County that help feed America and the world.
Technology is developed here that can further agricultural efforts with the right business partners in place.
defense
Martin County is home to Naval Support Activity Crane. NSA Crane is the world’s third-largest naval installation, making defense a huge economic driver for Southern Indiana. With more than 6,000 employees, Crane brings together over 3,000 STEM workers, 1,000 engineers, and dozens of PhDs in a federal research lab setting.
Major Tenants at NSA Crane:
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Established October 1977, Crane Army Ammunition Activity maintains ordnance professionals and infrastructure in order to receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components. Crane Army maintains up to one third of the DoD’s conventional ammunition inventory.
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NSWC Crane’s total focus is to support the Warfighter by leveraging its technical capabilities for the rapidly changing combat environment. NSWC Crane’s personnel and preeminent facilities set the standard for excellence in acquisition, engineering and sustainment. NSWC Crane provides comprehensive support for complex military systems spanning design, development, deployment and sustainment in three focus areas: Electronic Warfare, Strategic Missions and Expeditionary Warfare.
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Adjacent to NSWC Crane and partners, the WestGate@Crane Technology Park is home to a variety of organizations and businesses such as local and state economic development corporations, NSWC-Crane Division, Indiana Office of Defense Development, and WorkOne. The Uplands Science & Technology Foundation provides management and sale of land in the park. Real estate and office space are available at the tech park, as well as EastGate Technology & Business Center, offering ideal locations for businesses to grow and thrive.
manufacturing
Martin County is part of southern Indiana’s rich manufacturing history progress, rooted and grounded in Midwestern values of people who embrace integrity, hard work, and opportunity. For decades, manufacturing has represented a secure mainstay of our economy, with a long proud history and a bright future as a center for specialized manufacturing.
tourism
Home to the Hoosier National and Martin State Forest, Martin County is a picturesque setting in southern Indiana that is the epitome of serenity. Tourism is a major industry with so many attractions and recreational opportunities in our county.
Our community partner, Visit Martin County, is your guide for all things to do in Martin County! Please visit their website for a full list of attractions, events, dining, and lodging opportunities.
Martin County is home to Naval Support Activity Crane. NSA Crane is the world’s third-largest naval installation, making defense a huge economic driver for Southern Indiana. With more than 6,000 employees, Crane brings together over 3,000 STEM workers, 1,000 engineers, and dozens of PhDs in a federal research lab setting.
defense
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Adjacent to NSWC Crane and partners, the WestGate@Crane Technology Park is home to a variety of organizations and businesses such as local and state economic development corporations, NSWC-Crane Division, Indiana Office of Defense Development, and WorkOne. The Uplands Science & Technology Foundation provides management and sale of land in the park. Real estate and office space are available at the tech park, as well as EastGate Technology & Business Center, offering ideal locations for businesses to grow and thrive.
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NSWC Crane’s total focus is to support the Warfighter by leveraging its technical capabilities for the rapidly changing combat environment. NSWC Crane’s personnel and preeminent facilities set the standard for excellence in acquisition, engineering and sustainment. NSWC Crane provides comprehensive support for complex military systems spanning design, development, deployment and sustainment in three focus areas: Electronic Warfare, Strategic Missions and Expeditionary Warfare.
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Established October 1977, Crane Army Ammunition Activity maintains ordnance professionals and infrastructure in order to receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components. Crane Army maintains up to one third of the DoD’s conventional ammunition inventory.
Major Tenants at NSA Crane:
Martin County is part of southern Indiana’s rich manufacturing history progress, rooted and grounded in Midwestern values of people who embrace integrity, hard work, and opportunity. For decades, manufacturing has represented a secure mainstay of our economy, with a long proud history and a bright future as a center for specialized manufacturing.
manufacturing
Home to the Hoosier National and Martin State Forest, Martin County is a picturesque setting in southern Indiana that is the epitome of serenity. Tourism is a major industry with so many attractions and recreational opportunities in our county.
Our community partner, Visit Martin County, is your guide for all things to do in Martin County! Please visit their website for a full list of attractions, events, dining, and lodging opportunities.
tourism