The Northwest Indiana region is the second largest economy in Indiana representing urban, suburban and rural communities representing over $35 billion economy. Home of the Indiana Dunes State Park and beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan, people and businesses prosper and grow within the region of commerce, environmental beauty and transportation.

Northwest Indiana is located on the main telecommunication networks between New York and Chicago and is within a short radius of 350 E. Cermak, allowing low round-trip latency. Developers plan to build a four-story, $32 million data center at the newly renovated Centier building at 504 Broadway in downtown Gary.

Northwest Indiana by the numbers. Northwest Indiana is a 7-county region comprised of global, national and regional businesses that represent more than $40 billion in commerce. Northwest Indiana offers the best of both worlds: Access to Chicago along with Indiana’s stellar business climate. From small rural towns to growing suburbs to ...

The Northwest Indiana Forum is currently leading an update of Ignite the Region: A Regional Strategy for Economic Transformation, the organization’s economic development strategic plan for Northwest Indiana. The 2025 update is focused on integrating arts, culture, tourism, and sustainability into the existing economic transformation strategy ...

Northwest Indiana combines an innovative spirit, beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, and proximity to Chicago and its amenities for an affordable, high quality of life. Our communities, each with its own uniqueness, provide Northwest Indiana residents a wonderful quality of life. Northwest Indiana communities are ready to welcome you home.

2025年2月19日 · The Northwest Indiana Forum received funding from both READI 1.0 and READI 2.0, which is estimated to generate over $2 billion of direct economic impact to Northwest Indiana. As Governor Holcomb transitions to new endeavors, his legacy in shaping the future of Indiana remains firmly rooted in the successes of his administration.

As the regional economic development organization and the Voice of Northwest Indiana businesses representing Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Starke, Newton and Pulaski counties, it is the Forum’s mission to retain and create jobs in Northwest Indiana. The following represent our top priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session.

With a thriving population of over 845,000 and just minutes away from the city of Chicago, Northwest Indiana offers low-cost, high quality living. Here you can use our most recent data to find out exactly why Northwest Indiana is a perfect fit for your business and a great place to live.

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The Northwest Indiana Forum is the regional voice for the business community and premiere source of a full package of services that promote economic development and retention of quality jobs. With more than 150 investor organizations, the Forum’s mission is to increase the broad-based wealth in Northwest Indiana through economic development.