Weaver Popcorn Hybrids is looking to invest in an exciting project in Crawfordsville. The proposed new facility is planned to be approximately 25,000 square feet to accommodate the expansion of its research and production capabilities. The investment is estimated to be $15 million and includes the creation of approximately 12-14 jobs at an average hourly range of $17-$72/hour.
Subject to normal due diligence and local approvals as part of the decision-making process, Weaver Popcorn Hybrids will seek an economic development grant and Tax Increment Financing incentives from the City of Crawfordsville. If approved by the City, this project will help to bring the city one step closer to rounding out the completion of the Crawfordsville Commerce Park.
“Weaver Popcorn Hybrids is excited to move our main campus to Crawfordsville and bring with it a key component to Indiana agriculture, popcorn seeds,” said Brad Thada, director of sales at Weaver Popcorn Hybrids. “With Indiana’s state snack being popcorn produced in Indiana, we’re excited to keep our 4th generation, family-owned company right here in Montgomery County, creating a high-quality product and helping farmers produce the best popcorn crop possible.”
Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton said he couldn’t be more excited to welcome the company’s new state-of-the-art campus to Crawfordsville.
“They have an incredible history and anchoring their new research and production capabilities in this community is a perfect fit,” Barton said. “They are a great addition to the Crawfordsville Commerce Park and I am confident the synergy created within this new campus will further solidify their success in the global market.”
