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2 Indiana Logistics Rankings 1 st in # Interstates Shortest distance to the median center of US population. 2 nd largest Fed-Ex hub. 3 rd in local freight railroads. 4 th in Class 1 railroads Source: Indiana Logistics Directory, Ports of Indiana, 2008. 5 th in truck tonnage 6 th in trucking employment 7 th in NAFTA exports 8 th in US waterborne shipping. 9 th in rail tons carried 10 th in freight rail employment.

3 Projects located in 76 counties Nearly 80% within 10 miles of interstate More than half from existing Indiana companies Approx. half in cities/towns of < 25K Record Success, World-Class Infrastructure

4 Major Moves – Initiative Fully funded 10 yr., $12 Billion transportation plan. FY ‘08 Plan is on track – +50 active projects FY ‘09 – Hoosier Heartland, I-69, US 31 (K, SB) Projects start sooner, end earlier, save millions.

5 1st in the Midwest and 8th nationally Best Places for Business Survey 605 top CEOs Source: Chief Executive Magazine, Jan. 2008 Executives Rank Indiana Best in Midwest

6 IEDC Incentives Training Grants –Skills Enhancement Fund –TECH Grant –DWD TAG Grant Tax Credits –Hiring –Capital Investment Public Infrastructure Grants

7 Record-breaking Commitments for New Jobs, Investment New Capital Investment * As of 10/06/08 Since its creation, the IEDC has worked with more than 590 businesses who have committed to create more than 72K new jobs and invest more than $17.9B The average wage for new jobs committed in 2008 is $21.64/hour – well above state average of $18/hour. New Job Commitments 200320042005200620072008 2005200620072008Billions

8 North Central Indiana - Regional Wins Since 2005 –52 Competitive Projects –5066 Jobs Committed –+$1 Billion in Capital Investment –$18.95/hr. Avg. Wage Orthopediatrics 100 employees $54.31/hr. avg. Zimmer 275 employees $35.72/hr. avg. Medallion Cabinetry 378 employees $23.45/hr. avg.

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