Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the nation and the capital of Indiana, the Circle City is the center of America’s heartland. Its metro area population is nearly 1.4 million. It is one of the cleanest and safest cities in the nation, with the cost of living and unemployment rates remaining below the national average.

Diversity and steady growth have long been the hallmarks of the Indianapolis economy and have been the foundation of Indy’s strong performance during the last five years. Indianapolis can boast of diverse strengths in the manufacturing, distribution, retail and service sectors. Economic diversity keeps Indy on a steady growth track, and away from the boom and bust cycles experienced by many U.S. cities. In a nutshell, the business climate in Indy can be described as friendly to business, hostile to red tape and taxes and alive with opportunity.

Its reputation as an amateur sports capital has caught the attention of cities all across the nation. Today, Indianapolis has been singled out by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 20 spots to do business in the United States

When chosen in 1820 to be the site for the new Indiana state capital, the city was little more than a swampy settlement located where Fall Creek meets the White River. The city’s positive attitude surmounted the obstacles presented by the swampy site and ensured years of prosperity.

Indianapolis is home to an array of colleges, universities, and technical education resources. Among the many institutions are Indiana University, Purdue University, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, and ITT Technical Institute.

Indianapolis is rich in music, dance, and theatre. It boasts the American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Opera, and Dance Kaleidoscope.

Indianapolis residents enjoy four seasons, with moderately cold winters and rather warm summers. Average rainfall is about 40 inches throughout the year. Snowfalls of three or more inches average three times a year, with a typical annual snowfall of nearly 23 inches. Clear and partly clear days average 188 days per year.

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