Allen County business owners know that the county offers a great environment to do business and recent accolades and rankings only demonstrate this. In 2022, Fort Wayne was named a top 10 best place for career opportunities by SmartAsset and was ranked in the top 50 of best places to live by U.S. News and World Report.
Businesses find it advantageous to locate and expand in Allen County due to:
Quality labor force and workforce development resources to assist in the recruitment of qualified workers
Access to major markets from a centralized location with good highway access
Access to Fort Wayne International Airport with direct flights to several major cities
Competitive tax structure with no inventory or gross receipts tax
Affordable real estate and comparatively low property taxes
Excellent public schools, colleges, and universities with nationally recognized programs and degrees
Outstanding infrastructure and transportation systems
Home to a variety of fine arts, sporting, and recreational activities and facilities.
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