Certified Tech Parks

The Certified Technology Parks program supports the attraction and growth of high-technology business in Indiana and promotes technology transfer opportunities. Designation as a Certified Tech Park allows for the local recapture of certain state and local tax revenue which can be invested in the development of the park.

Regional Economic Development Partnership Programs

In order to spur further regional economic development initiatives, this program was created to encourage communities to think, plan and act regionally, and to provide additional resource support for regional initiatives. The objective is to build on the work already done to define regional economies, develop regional growth strategies, accelerate effective regional economic development.

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Regulatory Ombudsman

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation's regulatory ombudsman assists in the process of obtaining the permits and approvals necessary for a business operation. The ombudsman serves as a liaison between companies, communities, local economic development organizations and regulatory agencies.

Shovel Ready

The Shovel Ready Program is a new state program created to help communities certify sites as "ready for development." Shovel Ready is designed to ultimately help companies locate and develop a property site quickly. This provides a competitive advantage for Indiana and gets Hoosier jobs here faster.

Comparing the cost to do business in New York with Indiana showed that the best place for us to grow our business was here at home.

-Gregg Baumbaugh, chief executive, FlexForm Technologies