The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana's lead economic development agency. The IEDC focuses its efforts on growing and retaining businesses in Indiana and attracting new business to the State of Indiana. The IEDC is focused exclusively on economic development and has incorporated all state entities with economic development responsibilities into its organizational structure. http://www.in.gov/iedc/.
The site also provides links to all official sites of Indiana counties and cities. http://www.in.gov/mylocal/
And it provides information on specific programs, like the 21st Century Research & Technology Fund, to help you get started http://www.in.gov/iedc/starting/.
The $105 million Indiana Investment Fund is another tool for Indiana businesses. The Indiana Investment Fund was designed by Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund in conjunction with Credit Suisse's Customized Fund Investment Group ("CFIG") to develop a diversified, high-quality portfolio of venture capital and growth capital direct investments, co-investments and fund commitments, primarily in the state of Indiana. The Indiana Investment Fund I will invest in firms doing business in Indiana, companies looking to expand or move operations to Indiana, or firms that will invest in Indiana. To learn more, visit www.indianainvestmentfund.com
The Indy Partnership is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the economic growth of the Indianapolis Region which includes Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Monroe, Shelby and Tippecanoe counties.
The Indy Partnership provides specialized knowledge and assistance for companies and site selection consultants to make informed business location decisions. Their services include Information Assistance, Locational Assistance and Business Incentives and Credit Assistance. www.indypartnership.org.
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