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, 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.

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

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.

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

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

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 Billions

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.