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Beginning with the time of the Central Canal; through the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad era; and extending into the modern era of the Automobile; greater Indiana has long been an important region within the United States. With a state wide population of over 6 million; major Buildings & Facilities abound in this region - creating a need for ongoing Facility Management and Maintenance throughout the calendar year.
Indianapolis, site of the Indiana Building & Facility Maintenance Show, is home to nearly 800,000 people and when combined with the surrounding Metropolitan Area its population is over 1.5 million. With four major interstate roadways intersecting in Indianapolis, this region has benefited from a vibrant economy making it a center of commerce and a major trucking center.
Indiana has certainly earned the title: “Crossroads of America”. For nearly two hundred years it has served as major transportation hub for the Mid-West, Great Lakes Region & Ohio River Valley. Bounded on the north by Lake Michigan and in close proximity to Chicago; this region has a long established manufacturing base that has proven resilient to the recent economic downturns experienced in many of the manufacturing centers in the US. Home to a highly skilled and highly affordable labor force; Indiana’s economy is considered one of the most business friendly in the United States. In addition to the manufacturing facilities, Indiana is home to notable Colleges & Universities, world class Medical Facilities, a vibrant retail sector, housing complexes, office buildings, municipal facilities and more!
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