Good News in Elkhart County!

This is a Dynamic Market for Economic Development & Job Creation.

-Transportation Hub – Businesses can reach 1/3 of the US Population within just one day’s drive. A prime location for logistics and customers!

-Quick & Easy Access to Chicago, Indianapolis and many other large cities. For Fun and Business.

-Affordable Cost of Living! Elkhart is considerably lower than most of the Midwest and 37% less than Chicago.

-Overall Low Tax Environment! Plus, low utility rates. Great for existing businesses to expand and attractive to new companies.

-Abundant access to rivers and lakes, including Lake Michigan – Most communities lack these spectacular, natural amenities.

-Unique Entrepreneurial Business Climate – Voted our #1 characteristic.

-Generous & Caring Population – Voted our #2 characteristic.

-Intellectual Property & New Patent Leader! Elkhart County ranks #2 in Indiana (only behind Indianapolis/Marion County).

-Manufacturing Powerhouse – With Over 900 manufacturers – Elkhart’s population MAKES THINGS & is recognized nationally for Teamwork!

-Diverse Manufacturers – We make a VARIETY of things. RV’s to Band Instruments to Brass Nozzles to High-Tech Electronics to Homes & Trucks &…..

-Abundant Broadband Connections.

-Currently connecting University Intellect with Manufacturing Know-How.

-Notre Dame Nano-Technology Center (M.I.N.D.) will create an entirely new economy and tremendous economic development for the entire region!

-A Skilled, Motivated Workforce is readily available.

-Valuable Training Grants and university/vocational schools are ready.

-Top-Quality Manufacturing Facilities and abundant land & utilities are ready.

-Outstanding & Progressive Economic Development Corporation.
(http://www.elkhartcountybiz.com/)

-Great Chamber of Commerce. (www.elkhart.org)

And the List Goes On!
Many Companies & Site Selectors are becoming aware of all the Unique and Valuable Characteristics the Elkhart Community has to Offer.