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Top 10 Reasons to do Business in Southwest Indiana

1. Strategic Location
Centrally located in the heart of the Midwest, Southwest Indiana is a prime spot for manufacturing and national distribution.

2. Favorable Tax Climate
The overall cost of doing business is lower in Indiana than in the surrounding Midwest states. Two major taxes were eliminated, and property taxes for businesses were reduced by over 23 percent in 2002. Tax restructuring also doubled the research and development tax credit, making it the sixth highest in the nation.

3. Well-Connected
Southwest Indiana is easy to access by road, rail, air or water, with a highway system, a regional airport, rail service and river ports. Six highway systems operate out of this three-state transportation hub, providing a web of travel options. Construction on the I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville, slated to begin in spring 2008, will make the region even more accessible.

4. Proven Success
Southwest Indiana is a proven location for world-class business and industry, including Whirlpool, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc., General Electric, ALCOA, Bristol Myers Squibb/Mead Johnson, T.J. Maxx, Ameriqual and Koch Industries. It’s also a hot spot for corporate headquarters, including Shoe Carnival, Inc., Old National Bancorp, Vectren Corp., American General Finance, Atlas Van Lines and more.

5. Healthy Lifestyles
A new community program was launched in 2006 to help raise awareness of healthy lifestyles. From physical fitness to nutrition, prevention and healthy choices, the Healthier Evansville program is designed to make Evansville an all-around healthier place.

6. Cultural Amenities
From symphonies to rock concerts to art museums, Evansville has a wealth of cultural offerings for people of all ages.

7. Education and Training
Southwest Indiana has a wide range of educational and training options, including the University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.