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Technology continues to saturate throughout every concentrated in two historically strong sectors: air companies and family-owned businesses spanning the state
business sector, and manufacturing is no exception. transportation and storage and fulfillment services. and of entrepreneurs and researchers creating tomorrow’s
Once thought of as a “low-tech” business sector, Major employers include Express Scripts, Amazon, solutions.
manufacturing operations today are increasingly Celadon and FedEx.
advanced in their integration of robotics, “smart” Indiana is a leading production agriculture state and is
manufacturing technologies, and automated processes. According to TEConomy Partners, agribusiness is a home to nationally recognized and expanding life sciences,
With companies like Rolls Royce, significant economic driver of Indiana’s economy, employing tech and advanced manufacturing industries. There
just over 75,000 individuals, not including primary are significant research and training capabilities at our
The Indianapolis region’s life sciences sector delivers production workers (farming). As a result, the bioscience colleges and universities. And, a bioscience community is
residents with enormous economic opportunity. industry represents more than 3 percent of Indiana’s total robust, diverse and committed to Indiana being home to
On average, workers within life sciences employers private sector employment. The Indy region is a major player unparalleled talent and innovation.
earned more than two times the regional average. in this space with leaders such as Elanco, Beck’s Hybrids
Major employers include Eli Lilly & Co., Anthem, Roche and AgReliant Genetics. The bottom line is Indiana is building economic strength and
Diagnostics and Dow AgroSciences. impetus, and it’s propelling us on a trajectory toward growth
Sports is a catalyst for development and positive change and prosperity. How by get started laying the groundwork
The Indy region has carved out a robust role in marketing throughout the Indianapolis region. They have a rich history to help your business grow in Indiana.
technology, anchored by major employers such as of hosting professional and amateur sporting events, most Indiana is a state that works because it’s about more than
Salesforce, Genesys, and Appirio. According to notably the Indy 500, the world’s largest one day sporting just good business sense. It’s about building something
Techpoint research, almost half of Indiana’s information event. Home to the NCAA, Indiana Sports Corp, the that will last. It’s about the freedom to set their own terms.
technology workforce calls the Indy region home. Dallara IndyCar Factory, and a wide array of professional It’s about the place They call home.
sports teams, the Indy region knows a thing or two about
Logistics companies within the Indianapolis region are competition. Indiana draws its strength from vibrant cities and towns,
principally involved in transportation and distribution beautiful state parks and trails, a bold history of sport and
activities – linking raw material producers, product As the nation’s BEST state for small-business regulatory culture, and some of the most amazing people you’ll
manufacturers, retailers, and end consumers together. climate and the 2nd-best place to do business, Indiana’s ever meet who are delivering craft, passion and brilliance
Within the Indianapolis region, logistics activities are story is one of innovation and research, of globally traded to Indiana.

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