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A special thank you to Google for the kind words on the persistence of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana.
Our friends at Amazon and Google already knew this, but maybe you didn’t know that:
- Fort Wayne ranks #1 as the most affordable place to live in United States in 2024-2025, according to U.S. News and World Report.
- Fort Wayne is #1 in the Summer 2024 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Rankings.
To learn more about Northeast Indiana, contact our Vice President of Business Development, Dan Bish at dan@neindiana.com or 260-469-3474.
To learn more about Fort Wayne, contact Greater Fort Wayne’s Chief Economic Development Officer Ellen Cutter at ecutter@greaterfortwayneinc.com or 260-203-5728.
Building a Nationally Recognized Economy in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne-Allen County is a community on the rise. We are building a nationally recognized economy, thanks to our:
- Business-friendly environment.
- Collaborative leadership.
- Undeniable downtown momentum.
Come see what the leaders of corporations like Google, Berkshire Hathaway, General Motors, and others already know about the Fort Wayne region. We think you’ll agree that this is the place to grow your business.
Building a Nationally Recognized Economy in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne-Allen County is a community on the rise. We are building a nationally recognized economy, thanks to our:
- Business-friendly environment.
- Collaborative leadership.
- Undeniable downtown momentum.
Come see what the leaders of corporations like Google, Berkshire Hathaway, General Motors, and others already know about the Fort Wayne region. We think you’ll agree that this is the place to grow your business.
Our Region By The Numbers
Middle of Millions
Over one million residents live within a 50-mile radius of Northeast Indiana.
Growing Metro
Fort Wayne, the state's second-largest city, is the second fastest-growing metro in the Great Lakes region.
Investing In Our Future
$1 Billion in capital investment in downtown Fort Wayne over the last decade.
Talent Made Better
Over 200,000 graduates from Tier 1 and Tier 2 universities live within 200 miles of Northeast Indiana, including more than 40,000 students and 8,500 graduates annually from our ten local colleges and universities.
Hub of the Midwest
Northeast Indiana allows access to more than 80% of the U.S. and 20% of the Canadian population within a 24-hour drive.
Life at a Higher Standard
Northeast Indiana offers a high-value quality of life that costs 44% less than the national average and residential property tax is capped at just 1%.
A STABLE, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
Northeast Indiana combines advanced materials, cutting-edge technologies and a hardworking midwest work ethic to create an environment where companies thrive.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
DISTRIBUTION & E-COMMERCE
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
MEDICAL DEVICE
SPECIALTY INSURANCE
GREAT UNIVERSITIES - GREAT TALENT
Within 200 miles, we have over 200,000 graduates from major universities such as Purdue, Notre Dame, and Michigan.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NORTHEAST INDIANA
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Northeast Indiana Works, the region’s workforce development organization, provided access to more than $10 million for employer-based worker training in 2020 and 2021.
TRADE + CREDENTIALS
Northeast Indiana educational entities offer industry-recognized certificates and paid apprenticeships for high school students in manufacturing, construction, logistics and other trades.
RIGHT-TO-WORK
Indiana was the first right-to-work state in the Great Lakes region of the U.S.