Business View Magazine - October 2018

170 171 Elkhart County, Indiana IT ALL STARTS HERE W elcome to Elkhart County, Indiana – a friendly, hometown community in the heart of Amish country. RV Capital of the World, headquarters to international corporations, and champion of innovation, Elkhart County has much to offer. Recreational vehicles, boats, musical instruments, precise laser devices, are just a sampling of products made here. A strong network of supply industries, teamed with low business costs, great access to skilled labor, and no shortage of visionaries encourage the entrepreneurial spirit to thrive. Elkhart County is home to a diverse industry base, with manufacturing comprising 38 percent of the workforce. There are nearly 1,000 manufacturing companies in 14