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3 . WORKFORCE AVAILABILITY
As a part of Indiana Workforce Region 5 , Madison County has access to the largest labor shed in the state . Madison County shares a border with both the Region 3 and Region 6 labor markets , providing additional access to employees . This translates into a competitive job market and skills diversity to meet the needs of any employer . While Indiana boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the Great Lakes region , local and state leaders have been committed to maintaining our talent pipeline through programs such as the Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program and the Next Level Jobs program .
4 . TAX CLIMATE
As one of the best states in the nation for long-term fiscal stability and low corporate income tax rates , Indiana invites you to explore your biggest , most ambitious ideas . We ’ ve created a business-forward environment , and we ’ re ready to show you that we ’ re committed to your ongoing success in Indiana . Madison County is prepared to help companies navigate any one of Indiana ’ s pro-business initiatives , including R & D incentives , headquarter relocation credits , data center tax breaks and skills enhancement incentives . If you ’ re looking for an opportunity to scale , work with exciting new talent , or draw on decades of expertise , Madison County is a prime place to embark on the next phase of your business plan .
5 . INDIANA ’ S CROSSROADS
Transportation and logistics can be a major barrier for companies in many areas , but not in Madison County . Indiana has an extensive network of major roadways including 14 interstate highways that provide 1,100 miles of expressways across the state . With 60 % of the U . S . population within a day ’ s drive , Indiana is well positioned for logistics success , and Madison County is the gold standard . Whether it ’ s Highway 13 , 28 , 9 , and 37 in the north or 36 , 67 , 38 or I-69 in the south , we have your transportation needs covered , giving your business a distinct cost advantage in moving freight .