When it comes to the availability of skilled labor, Indianapolis delivers.
Looking to expand your operations? There are a myriad of factors to consider.
Construction costs, energy availability, and state and local taxes are critical inputs. Accessibility and shipping costs are certainly significant considerations. But for many new and growing businesses, the availability of an educated and skilled labor force trumps all other site selection considerations.
And Indianapolis delivers just that.
The city is at the heart of a higher education corridor that links three major centers of learning: Indiana University, Purdue University and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). It is also home to Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Martin College and Ivy Tech Community College, as well as many nationally ranked MBA programs.
The Indianapolis area and its surrounding counties comprise a total workforce of 700,000, including more available workers (rated as “good” or “excellent” by employers) who have greater experience in manufacturing, call centers, warehouse and distribution, and customer service than other metro areas of similar size. That’s just one of the many reasons why organizations, such as Arcadia Healthcare and Dow AgroSciences, are proud to expand their operations in Indianapolis.
Arcadia Healthcare points to Indiana’s commitment to higher education and its ability to recruit in-state talent as the primary reason for its expansion in Indianapolis. “Arcadia’s decision to grow its operations here demonstrates confidence that the time is right to invest in the city of Indianapolis and that our central location and experienced labor pool continues to make good business sense,” said Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
And according to Antonio Galindez, President and CEO of Dow AgroSciences, it was Indianapolis’ positive business environment that enabled the city to grow its life sciences community and provide quality jobs to its residents as the company accelerated its growth strategy by expanding its global headquarters in Indianapolis.
If you’re growing and want to secure quality, skilled labor at an affordable cost, then Indianapolis is the ideal choice. Just ask Arcadia Healthcare and Dow AgroSciences.
