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City of Anderson
Economic Development Dept
120 East 8th Street
Anderson, Indiana 46016 USA

Phone: 765-648-6112
Fax: 765-648-5911
E-mail: ed@cityofanderson.com

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Welcome to Anderson, Indiana!

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Positioned just northeast of Indianapolis, Anderson offers a prime location, the training and support of top university curriculum, competitive utility prices and an experienced workforce that is continuously being reconditioned to to meet the needs of our growing global community. These are just a few of many factors that makes Anderson an exceptional place for advanced manufacturing, distribution centers, alternative energy and technology-driven companies and other industries. Anderson is home to Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, making the community also very attractive to retail, food and hotel industries. Our web site provides detailed labor and business operation information for the following sectors:
We welcome you to come and see for yourself the energy, innovation and experience of Anderson!

For Our Local Businesses

Madison County Federal Credit Union Opening
75% of new jobs in any given community are derived from existing businesses rather than those attracted from afar. With that statistic in mind, the City’s Economic Development Department has embarked on a new Existing Business Initiative to serve existing businesses in Anderson -- local businesses that have faithfully employed our citizens and given back to our community, some for decades.


Click here to learn more about the City of Anderson’s Existing Business Initiative.
Click here for the latest Upcoming Opportunities for Existing Businesses!

Collaborative Business Grant: The Collaborative Business Grant Program will allocate $100,000 for collaborative business projects assisting in the success, growth and retention of businesses located in the City of Anderson. Any amount up to but not exceeding $10,000 can be applied for. *All grants require dollar for dollar matching funds. For more information, please click here.

Latest News

08-25-2010 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Quick Summary
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, also known as Jobs Bill, provides payroll tax breaks and incentives for businesses to hire unemployed workers. This document is provided by the Indiana WorkOne Central Region.

08-18-2010 - Flagship Enterprise Center (FEC) Client Community Networks Receives Small Business Administration Microloan
The Flagship Enterprise Center (FEC) announced that Community Networks has become the first Flagship Microloan Program borrower.  The microloan will allow Community Networks, a professional marketing and design company located in the Flagship Enterprise Center, to increase their staff and expand their sales efforts.

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The Anderson Economic Development Department provides a pair of both community and external business driven newsletters to keep both local and international contacts up to date on the events, announcements, and the local economic climate of Anderson, Indiana!