There are many reasons why Indianapolis is a place where your company can progress to the next level.
Reason #1: Low cost of doing business
Ranked as one of the most affordable large cities in the U.S., we offer predictable savings when it comes to taxes, real estate and utility costs.
- Tax structure: The lowest sales and use tax in the Midwest
- Real estate: One of the most competitive real estate markets in the country
- Utilities: Energy and communications suppliers with competitive rates and state-of-the-art technologies
Reason #2: Superior transportation infrastructure
If you need to move a product fast, Indy is the place to be. We’ve got one of the most comprehensive transportation infrastructures in the nation:
- Most interstate coverage in the nation—five major highways pass through our state to connect with other regions of the world.
- New $1 billion international airport terminal—the 21st busiest cargo airport in the world
- World’s 2nd largest FedEx hub
- 100+ trucking companies with routes crisscrossing the entire U.S., Canada and Mexico
- Five rail lines (CSX, Norfolk Southern, The Indiana Railroad, Indiana Southern and The Louisville & Indiana Railroad)
- Three maritime ports (Clark Maritime Centre and Southwinds Maritime Center on the Ohio River, as well as Burns Harbor on Lake Michigan)
Reason #3: Talent
With several strongly developed industry sectors, Indianapolis has an available and well-trained workforce in the areas of life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing, logistics, motorsports and clean technology (including hybrid, renewable batteries, wind and solar electricity production and more). A company can take advantage of less expensive labor rates—and still pull from a highly skilled and educated workforce.
Reason #4: Global attraction
With 500+ foreign companies, our state ranks first in the nation in attracting new jobs through foreign direct investment. In the last five years alone, international companies have invested more than $8 billion into Indiana operations, creating more than 15,800 new jobs. With a growing reputation for innovative research and a strong supplier base, Indianapolis is continuously being chosen as a prime location for North American headquarters.
Reason #5: Higher Education
Indianapolis is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Butler University, the University of Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Community College. In addition to a strong education base, businesses benefit from the close proximity of nationally recognized schools such as Indiana University, the University of Notre Dame, Purdue University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Reason #6: Culture and lifestyle
Indianapolis is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm. And we consistently rank at the top of the list as one of the most affordable housing markets in the U.S.
- Education: More than 390 primary and secondary schools, including public, private and charter
- Sports: Top sports city in the nation with several pro and amateur teams
- Arts & Culture: Thriving arts, theatre and music culture, along with a world-class zoo and several museums
- Parks & Recreation: Many beautiful parks, including White River Park/Canal, Eagle Creek Park and Fort Harrison State Park
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