Business Climate

Indiana has a business-friendly tax and regulatory environment, boasting the 12th best "state business tax climate" based on the Tax Foundation's 2008 index. With strong R&D and venture investment tax credits, the state has also embraced high-tech growth opportunities.

But tax policy is just one part of a pro-growth business climate. CICP has taken a broader view of economic competitiveness, including:

Human Capital as the primary driver of business success, focusing on workforce development and strategic investments in Indiana's world-class research universities.

Healthcare costs - in all, Indiana spends more than $33 billion on healthcare, more than 14% of Gross State Product – these are dollars that can't be invested in private sector growth, or in economic development, workforce training and other priorities. CICP supports efforts like Quality Health First and the Indiana Health Information Exchange that are making healthcare more efficient and transparent for consumers.

Government reform – streamlining and restructuring local government is the only long-term way to ensure a competitive tax climate with appropriate public services and infrastructure investments.