Our Mission: "To maintain and improve the quality of life, including environmental concerns, for the citizens of Knox County by developing the overall economy of the county."

Our Long Range Goals: 1. Increase the manufacturing percentage of overall employment
                                               2. Increase established basic employers' capital investment and job creation
                                               3. Increase the per capita income growth equal to that of the state as a whole.
                                              4. Maintain Knox County’s role as a regional retail, service, and education center.

Knox County Indiana employers give high marks to their workforce when it comes to measuring productivity levels. The annual employee turnover rate is less than 5 percent, and absenteeism rates range from 0-3 percent per month.

If you have specific needs and do not see a Site or Building to fill them below, contact us - we can help!

Information on our existing industries, the cost of doing businesses, taxes, incentives available, government, services and tools for building a successful business are linked below.

The Median Center of US Population is approximately 20 miles west of Vincennes. Because of its strategic location near the Median Center of U.S. Population and the major urban centers, markets and industries, Knox County is a prime location for development and distribution.

Detailed information on the availability and providers of vital services including electric, gas, fire protection, telecommunications, waste water treatment, portable water, groundwater availability and transportation can be found via this link.

Knox County Indiana is a great place to live and work. The community is equally supportive of raising a thriving family or a successful business. And, it is a true community in every sense of the world. We invite you to take a look around, both this site and the Knox County area. We think you will like what you see.

The Knox County Development Corporation would like to acknowledge the Vincennes Sun Commercial, Indiana Economic Digest, InSide Indiana Business, the Evansville Courier and Press and other area resources for some of the news stories and photographs which appear in our news links. We appreciate their ongoing coverage of events which emphasize the growth of Knox County and its economic development efforts.

The Knox County Development Corporation can assist you from planning to completion of your project. How may we assist you? Note:All services are free-of-charge and inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Bierhaus Warehouse Property in Knox County Indiana

Aerial Photo of Former Essex Manufacturing Plant

Property Details

Total square feet: 218,060 - 20,257.77 square meters (including office and maintenance- Garage)
Warehouse area: 177,600 square feet
Office Area: 12,800 square feet (two ßoors, air conditioned)
Cooler: 12,500 square feet
Detached maintenance building: 5,000 square feet
Heating: two natural gas air rotation units
Zoning: Industrial
Rail: CCX interior rail spur
Year constructed: 1965-1976
Use: warehouse distribution
Ceiling Height: 83,500 square feet- 20' stacking height 63,000 square feet -25' stacking height
Truck Loading Docks: Twenty-two inside loading docks Eleven outside loading docks
Lot Size: Twenty-five acres - 10.12 hectares
Pavement: 7,500 square yards
Construction: Block and steel
Ceiling height: 20' to 25'
Bay size: 34' x 34'
Sprinkler: Wet

Utilities

Electricity: Cinergy/PSI, 1200 amp 277/480Vand 1600 amp 120/208V
Natural Gas: SIGECO
Water: Vincennes City Water
Sewer: Currently on septic (Vincennes City Sewer available)

Available Equipment

Electric forklifts and picking equipment available

Please note: KCDC maintains a database of industrial properties currently available in the area as a service to its clients. This material is provided solely for informational purposes. Most of the information has been supplied by parties considered to be reliable although some has been supplied by third parties. KCDC makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information.

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