Indiana Economic Development Corporation

2020: Businesses Plan Record Number of New Hoosier Jobs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

2020: Businesses Plan Record Number of New Hoosier Jobs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Businesses commit to creating 31,300 new jobs, setting a new annual record for economic development with average salaries topping $58,000Indiana continues to attract new investment, with 46% of new jobs committed coming from Hoosier startups and U.S....

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California-Based Medical Device Supplier Picks Porter County for First Indiana Facility, $21M Investment

California-Based Medical Device Supplier Picks Porter County for First Indiana Facility, $21M Investment EasyDial, a provider of portable hemodialysis machines, broke ground today on a new production facility in Porter County, creating up to 96 new, high-wage jobs by 2020. “Indiana’s life sciences industry provides high-skill, high-wage jobs for...

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Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce

Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb will honor 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. "Today, we honor Indiana...

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Minnesota-Based Steel Producer Doubling in Size at Port of Indiana

Minnesota-Based Steel Producer Doubling in Size at Port of Indiana Ratner Steel Supply Company announced plans today to expand its operations at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage, creating up to 37 new jobs by 2019. “Once companies choose to hire Hoosiers, they’ll almost always want to hire more,”...

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Plastic Container Manufacturer Investing $15 Million in Lake County

Plastic Container Manufacturer Investing $15 Million in Lake County Polycon Industries, a manufacturer of plastic containers, announced plans today to expand its operations here, investing $15 million and creating up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2017. “Indiana is a national center for manufacturing, with one in...

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Hoosier State Jumps to Top Three in Business Rankings

Hoosier State Jumps to Top Three in Business Rankings Indiana was named the third most business-friendly state in America, according to a report released today by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a national leader in corporate site selection. Indiana’s business climate ranking improved from No. 7...

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Indiana Earns Top 10 Business Ranking from Forbes

Indiana Earns Top 10 Business Ranking from Forbes Indiana’s business climate ranked eighth in the nation in Forbes’ tenth annual Best States for Business ranking, breaking into the top 10 for the first time. In addition, the state ranked second for its regulatory environment and sixth for...

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Spain-Based Waste Management Provider Relocating U.S. Headquarters From Illinois, Expanding Indiana Operations

Spain-Based Waste Management Provider Relocating U.S. Headquarters From Illinois, Expanding Indiana Operations TRADEBE Environmental Services (USA), a provider of industrial waste management services, announced plans to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Oakbrook, Illinois, to Merrillville, Indiana, and to expand its existing operations in East Chicago,...

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Illinois-Based Hoist Liftruck Expanding to Indiana, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

Illinois-Based Hoist Liftruck Expanding to Indiana, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Hoist Liftruck Mfg., Inc., a manufacturer of high-capacity material handling equipment, announced plans today to expand its manufacturing operations into East Chicago, Indiana, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2022. “Comparing business climates from...

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REPORT: CNBC Ranks Hoosier State as #1 for Cost of Doing Business

REPORT: CNBC Ranks Hoosier State as #1 for Cost of Doing Business Indiana ranked first in the nation for cost of doing business, as well as eighth for its economy, in the recent CNBC “America’s Top States for Business 2015” scorecard. “In a world where competition for job creation is tougher than ever,...

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