Indiana Reports Economic Development Record For 2014

Indiana is experiencing a record-breaking start to economic development this year, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

The IEDC has announced 173 companies it has worked with so far this year that have made decisions to expand or establish new business in Indiana. The companies plan more than 17,000 new jobs.

That compares to 150 decisions with a projected 11,175 new jobs this time last year.

In addition, the projected job gains are relatively high-paying jobs, with an average of $21.27 per hour, compared to the state’s current average hourly wage of $20.03.

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