Economic Development

Auburn leaders partner with government and business leaders in a 10-county radius to support the continued economic development of Northeast Indiana. The collaboration between our close-knit communities means that new development or expansion in one county benefits the other counties as well. Together, we offer many advantages that make Northeast Indiana an attractive place to do business.

Location

• Strategically located in the Midwest with easy access to major metros – most interstate coverage in the nation – as well as multiple rail lines and maritime ports
• Well-established transportation industry to support local, national and global distribution

Affordable

• Low cost of doing business – ranked “Best in the Midwest” for low taxes
• Low electric, water and sewer costs
• Cost of living well below national average

Skilled Workforce

• Highly skilled and dependable workforce built on the belief that hard work and intelligence matter
• Extensive employee talent in multiple sectors, including:
  • Advanced Manufacturing 
  • Defense Command and Control Systems
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Food Processing
  • Emerging Medical Devices
  • Transportation and Logistics

Northeast Indiana Employers

The region is home to successful large companies such as General Motors, ITT Aerospace, Lincoln Financial Group, Steel Dynamics and Frontier Communications Corp. But large corporations aren’t the only ones finding Northeast Indiana conducive to business. Our base of small to mid-size companies is steadily growing as owners and entrepreneurs seek an affordable location to turn their vision into a reality.

Learn More: www.chooseneindiana.com