NEI Ranks High for Aerospace and Defense
For decades, the aerospace and defense sector competed almost exclusively in breakthrough technological innovation. Today, the competitive battleground has shifted to industrial readiness: speed, capacity, and the sheer ability to build at scale. Based on key insights by Global Location Strategies in their recently released 2026 GLS Best Places for Aerospace & Defense Insights Report, […]
Back to Basics: Why the Future of the White-Collar Headquarters is in Northeast Indiana
For decades, Northeast Indiana has earned a reputation as a region that “makes stuff.” We are rightfully proud of our deep manufacturing roots, our robust supply chains, and the goods that leave our factories to power the global economy. But if you think production is the only thing driving our region, you are missing the […]
NEI Spring FAM Tour Offers a lot for Site Consultants
The NEI Business Development team hosted a group of site consultants for our annual Spring FAM Tour. Connecting with site consultants is an important part of our ongoing visibility and outreach strategy because of their role in guiding businesses in selecting the best locations for growth and success, making these visits critical for showcasing our […]
Why Northeast Indiana is the Midwest’s Strategic Advantage for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Growth
Northeast Indiana is situated within 800 miles of most of America’s largest consumer and industrial markets. Our interstate highways and railroad connections make it easy and cost-effective to move goods across the country and allow access to more than 80% of the U.S. and 20% of the Canadian population within a 24-hour drive. Northeast Indiana’s […]
Northeast Indiana is a Manufacturing Powerhouse
Northeast Indiana and the Fort Wayne metropolitan area stand out as a manufacturing powerhouse, an industrial city that continues to punch above its weight in both food and primary metal manufacturing. Global Location Strategies (GLS), an international corporate location strategy and economic development consulting firm, recently completed two important 2025 GLS Insights reports for Food […]
Indiana’s Manufacturing Dominance Steeped in History
In the late 1800s, Indiana transformed from a patchwork of farms and frontier towns into one of the nation’s leading manufacturing states. This shift was powered by railroads, natural resources, and a growing network of factories that redefined the state’s economy and reshaped its cities. Fort Wayne, once a modest canal town, emerged as a […]
Lots of Ground Covered in Recent FAM Tour
The NEI Business Development team hosted a group of site consultants for their annual Spring FAM Tour. Site consultants guide businesses in selecting the best locations for growth and success. The team welcomed Suzanne Mills from Ernst & Young (Chicago), Anastasia Geminden-Lowe from Ginovus (Indianapolis), and William Floyd from Vista Site Selection (Houston). The group […]
NEI Business Development Team off to a Strong Start in 2025
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, Northeast Indiana’s business development efforts continue to gain momentum, delivering key wins across multiple sectors. From securing long-sought entertainment ventures to strengthening our MedTech ecosystem, our region is being recognized as a prime destination for investment and innovation. For years, people have wanted more diverse and […]
NEI Business Development Team Poised for Remarkable Year
The Business Development (BD) team wrapped up 2024 on a high note, completing its transition to a full team midway through the year. With expanded capacity, we’re poised to make 2025 a remarkable year for Northeast Indiana. In 2024, our team identified 60 new projects and assigned 41 to our network of Local Economic Development […]
NEI’s Business Development Team Innovates in Engaging Site Consultants
The NEI Business Development team has been very successful in making waves in business development by working with our MarCom team to develop creative strategies to engage site consultants on top of our normal reach out and travel schedule. Site consultants guide businesses in selecting the best locations for growth and success. By collaborating with […]