04/28/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Podcast Spotlights the Visionaries Shaping Indiana’s Second-Fastest Growing County
Episode 1 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1c7QzLrBaOI6k7OiFR61Te
April 28, 2025 – Hancock County, Indiana — Building Hancock: Stories of Growth and Community, a new podcast dedicated to celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations shaping the future of Hancock County, has officially launched. Brought to life through a partnership between and AdvoCast, the limited-series podcast aims to highlight the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and community investment that is propelling Hancock County into a vibrant new era.
Hosted by Dave Meeker, founder of Newpalopen4biz and a leading advocate for local business development, and produced and co-hosted by Shawn P Neal, CEO of AdvoCast, the show offers listeners an inside look at the projects, people, and possibilities that are making Hancock County an extraordinary place to live, work, and play. Each episode features in-depth interviews with local leaders, business owners, nonprofit directors, and community influencers who are making an impact.
“Our goal is to tell the inspiring stories of the individuals and organizations who are building Hancock County’s future,” said Dave Meeker. “Through these conversations, we hope to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, community pride, and collaboration that define our region.”
The inaugural episode features Julie Lucas, President of New Palestine Main Street, a nonprofit working tirelessly to support and revitalize downtown New Palestine. Throughout the series, listeners will also hear from representatives of our title sponsor, Hancock Health, the Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center, local entrepreneurs, government officials, and many more.
Produced by AdvoCast, a leading communications and PR consultancy specializing in podcast and media production, Building Hancock combines professional production quality with heartfelt, community-driven narratives.
“We’re proud to help amplify the voices and visions that are shaping Hancock County’s future,” said Shawn P Neal. “This series is about more than just business development — it’s about the human stories behind growth, resilience, and innovation.”
Episodes in this limited series will be released monthly and will be available on all major podcast platforms, Facebook, and YouTube.
Episode 1 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1c7QzLrBaOI6k7OiFR61Te
Podcast · Newpalopen4biz · Building Hancock: Stories of Growth and Community is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the people, businesses, and organizations driving the vision and future of Hancock County, Indiana. Through thoughtful interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, we highlight the leader...
