Home to Businesses of all Shapes and Sizes
Northwest Indiana is a prime destination for business development and growth. Forbes recognized Indiana's business potential, ranking it #12 on their 2022 Best States for Business list! See it come alive in Northwest Indiana, where you'll find a wealth of opportunities for your ambitions, whether you're an enterprise company or a newly founded startup.
"Indiana ranked first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business"
– Chief Executive Magazine
Home to Businesses of all Shapes and Sizes
Northwest Indiana is a prime destination for business development and growth. Forbes recognized Indiana's business potential, ranking it #12 on their 2022 Best States for Business list! See it come alive in Northwest Indiana, where you'll find a wealth of opportunities for your ambitions, whether you're an enterprise company or a newly founded startup.
"Indiana ranked first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business"
– Chief Executive Magazine
Start Your Business
From access to funding, affordable business costs, and resources to a collaborative community, everything is in place to help your venture flourish.
According to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the region led the state with an impressive 56 startups in 2021. This isn't a coincidence – Indiana was ranked #8 on the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council's 2019 list of entrepreneur-friendly states.
Scale Your Business
Northwest Indiana is great for large and scaling businesses to find growth opportunities. The region offers a competitive advantage with Indiana's attractive corporate income tax rate of just 4.9%. Combined with a skilled and readily available workforce, this adds to significant cost savings that fuel your expansion.
Close to Chicago
Economic Powerhouse:
Situated less than 30 miles from downtown Chicago, the region benefits from close ties to the third-largest regional economy in the U.S. ($770.7B).
Accessibility:
The 32-mile distance to O’Hare International Airport (the fourth largest in the US) and the 15-mile distance to Midway International Airport enhance regional connectivity.
Transit Investments:
Over $1B investment in the South Shore commuter line into Chicago connects the region with Chicago's vast talent pool.
