Why Indiana

Indiana offers:

1. Low Costs of Doing Business

Lowest workers' compensation costs in the Midwest

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Low cost of doing business with low state business taxes
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2. Diversified Economy

Indiana is a leader in life sciences and is home to such industry leaders as Eli Lilly and Company, Biomet, Cook Group, Inc. and Zimmer.
The nation’s second largest FedEx hub is located at the Indianapolis International Airport
Toyota’s second largest vehicle production facility in North America is located in Princeton, Indiana

3. Oustanding Transportation System

Major airline hub - Indianapolis International Airport is currently investing over $1 billion in expansion and upgrades
With eight different major highways and 11,000 total highway miles, Indiana is referred to as “The Crossroads of America”
Three international water ports - two on the Ohio River and one on Lake Michigan

4. High Quality of Life

One of the least expensive places to live in the Midwest
A great place to raise a family: clean, safe, full of family-oriented events and cultural activities, where education is a top priority

5. World Class Educational System

Purdue Research Park (PRP) is the #1 university research park in the country (Association of Research Parks)
IU’s Emerging Technologies Center is one of the fastest growing incubators in the nation
Rose-Hulman is the nation’s #1 Masters level engineering school (U.S. News &World Report)
Ball State University ranks #1 for wireless campuses <em>(Intel Corporation - in conjunction with the Center for Digital Education)