Indianapolis ranked third in Forbes 2008 list of “America’s Best Bang for the Buck Cities.”
Over the past several decades, Indianapolis-the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the capital of Indiana-has seen a dramatic revitalization of its business landscape. Long known for manufacturing excellence and a dedicated and highly skilled workforce, the city has experienced unprecedented growth and diversification.
Thanks to many factors, Indianapolis is a highly desirable city in which to locate or expand your business:
- Some of the lowest business operating costs in the nation based on labor, energy, and taxes
- A central geographic location that is accessible by 5 interstates, 5 rail lines, and a new $1 billion international airport terminal
- Office and industrial lease rates that are among the lowest in the nation for a market of comparable size
- Access to an available, skilled, and dedicated workforce
- Local and state incentive programs for new businesses
- Emergence as a leader in the life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and motorsports market sectors