Business Attraction
|
A business-friendly tax and regulatory climate. Supportive research universities that provide access to innovation and talented workers. Geography and infrastructure that streamline supply chains. Excellent quality of life, with an affordable cost of living. |
The reasons to locate and grow a business in Central Indiana go on and on. Central Indiana has consolidated its economic development activities – strategy and policy development are connected with industry-specific initiatives and business attraction efforts under private sector leadership – meaning that companies looking to the region have a one-stop shop for the information and resources they need to make an informed decision. |
CICP is the parent organization to the Indy Partnership, the regional economic development consortium for 10 counties in Central Indiana. Visit the Indy Partnership for more information on business climate, incentives, available sites and other regional advantages. If your firm is in the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics or technology fields, explore these links to learn more about why Central Indiana is an especially great place for your company to grow. |
|
According to a recent study by IBM, Indiana ranks number one in North America in production jobs created in 2006 through foreign investment; the state ranks second in R&D jobs, and third (behind Ontario and Texas) in total jobs created by international deals. |
Three cities in the Central Indiana are among Kiplinger's 50 Smartest Cities in which to live; Indianapolis ranks 14th, Lafayette ranks 30th and Bloomington ranks 44th. |
Indiana has the 4th lowest business costs in the nation, based on labor, energy, and taxes. Indiana has the 6th best business climate in the U.S. |
