We certainly understand why working and living in Northwest Indiana can benefit your business and life, but it’s not just our belief, the experts think so too.
Below is a growing list of accolades and rankings from national publications on our business climate and education opportunities.
Business and Economy
Forbes ranked Indiana #12 on its list of the Best States for Business in 2024.
The Tax Foundation’s 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index ranked Indiana #10 for its overall tax climate, and #1 in the Midwest.
Indiana is ranked No. 16 for best opportunity in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2024. Opportunity includes affordability, economic opportunity and equality.
Indiana is ranked #33 in fiscal stability in 2024 in the country according to U.S. News and World Report.
Area Development Magazine ranked Indiana third in logistics and infrastructure in 2024.
According to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Northwest Indiana had the most new business starts in the state with 56 start ups in 2021.
Indiana earned triple-A credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch, and Moody’s again in 2024. It is one of 13 states to achieve AAA from three rating agencies.
Indiana ranked first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business by Chief Executive magazine.
Indiana was ranked #10 in the nation for infrastructure in America’s Top States for Business in 2024 by CNBC.com
Area Development magazine ranked Indiana #7 in stop states for doing business in 2023.
Chief Executive ranked Indiana the sixth best state for doing business in 2025.
Site Selection magazine named Indiana #8 in 2024 for annual ranking of state business climate.
Chief Executive ranked Indiana the sixth best state for doing business in 2024.
The National Association of Manufacturers ranked Indiana No. 1 in highest shares of manufacturing employment.
The Fiscal Times ranked Indiana #10 among the Top 10 Best States for Taxes in 2025.
Education
Valparaiso University is ranked #15 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs according to US News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Purdue University Northwest is ranked #36 among Top Public Schools in the Midwest according to US News & World Report.