Business Development

For a small Midwestern town, Pendleton offers several big business advantages. Our location, our people, and our business-friendly atmosphere make the town a great place to start—or grow—your business. For more information on business opportunities, please visit our Business Support Organizations listed below.

   

PCOC

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce

The Pendleton Business Association (PBA) was started in 1997 and has recently formed a partnership with Main Street Pendleton, forming the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce (PCOC) in 2023 . As a representative of the local business community, PCOC strives to enhance local business activity with networking opportunities for members. The PCOC also holds local events that bring in visitors from many surrounding communities. PCOC invites all businesses in the Pendleton community to be a part of their efforts to build a strong business community in Pendleton.

Visit PCOC’s website.

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Main Street Pendleton

Main Street Pendleton was recognized as an Indiana Main Street community in 2012. The organization’s mission is to encourage revitalization and restoration in downtown Pendleton, resulting in positive and sustainable change for the community.

Visit Main Street Pendleton’s website.

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Madison County Chamber of Commerce

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce (MCC) embraces the principles of proactive communication, innovation, and service that make good leaders in the marketplace.

The MCC offers clients a toolbox of connection devices, including in-person networking events, cost-effective seminars and workshops, opportunities to engage with government policy makers, targeted advertising, sponsorship programs, economic development assistance, incubating services, and much more.

Visit MCC's website.

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Madison County Corporation for Economic Development

The mission of the Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (MCED) is to plan and undertake activities leading to steady job growth, increasing economic diversity, and a strengthened employer base that enhance the quality of life of Madison County.

The MCED can help find the perfect building or site, arrange local financing, package local state government incentive programs, and make referrals to reliable local builders, architects, realtors, or other professionals.

Visit MCED’s website.