Whether you’re a homegrown accelerating startup looking to expand, a thriving business looking to relocate, or find yourself somewhere in-between, we have the resources and connections to help you grow in Indy.
From incentives to navigating the permitting process, Develop Indy works with and for you.
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Indy has built success by being open and inclusive. Its connection to art, nature, culture and more offers something for all ages.
Our mission is simple: guide businesses large and small in their growth so they can make a lasting impact on the community. We’ll serve as your first stop to navigating the Indy business community, whether you are a neighborhood resource provider, local startup, or international firm.
Part of our mission is placing a spotlight on the people and companies who are investing back into their neighborhoods and, in turn, the greater economy.
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While business attraction and marketing are continued activities, Develop Indy is focused on making long-term investments in competitiveness while ensuring that more residents can connect to economic gains. This includes re-orienting existing incentives, introducing new ones, and building partnerships to help advance community objectives and prioritize inclusivity.
Inclusive Incentives Strategy“This city is ready to prove it belongs in the big leagues.” – USA Today
“When it comes to companies looking for tech talent, Indianapolis is the top bang-for-your-buck market in the country” – CBRE
#3 Best Cities for Jobs
Glassdoor, 2020
Top 10 Markets for Tech Growth
Zillow, 2020
Best Cities for Women in Tech
FastCompany, 2016, 2017
100 of the World’s Greatest Places
Time, 2021
#1 Best Airport in North America
Airport Council Int’l, 2012-2021
#4 Best Startup City
Midwest Startups, 2019
Top 10 States to Start a Business
PaymentSense, 2019
AAA Bond Rating
Fitch, Moody’s
Top 10 Most Underrated Cities
Travel + Leisure, 2017
We love Indy, but more importantly, we love talking about the people and businesses that make it special. Take a look at our recent blog posts and announcements to keep up-to-date on economic development in Marion County.
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The 45th Monumental Awards celebrates Indy Region’s-built environment Ind. (May 11, 2022)— The Indy Chamber is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Monumental Awards, recognizing excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, neighborhood revitalization, reuse, and public art. The 2022 event marks the 45th…
Indianapolis, Ind. (February 4, 2022) – Circle Centre Development Company, a limited partnership of 17 business and corporate investors, and the original investors in Circle Centre, is soliciting innovative redevelopment ideas for the future uses and spaces of Circle Centre from a select group of architectural professionals. “Circle Centre is…
Aletha Dunston, AICP, joins Develop Indy overseeing Indianapolis Economic Development. Announced today, Aletha Dunston, AICP, has joined Develop Indy as director of economic development for the City of Indianapolis. In this role, Dunston will focus on cultivating community relationships as the economic development organization for the City and Marion…
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