Free access to IHC’s proprietary data intelligence platform combining 1,000+ datasets for evidence-based workforce and economic development decisions. Talent pipeline analytics, QoL scoring, and site selection data.

Federal loan guarantee programs for small businesses. 7(a) loans up to $5M for working capital/equipment; 504 loans for major fixed assets and real estate with below-market rates.

Tax incentives for investments in designated Opportunity Zones within the Indianapolis MSA. Hamilton County has no OZ tracts, but 47 exist in the MSA (primarily Marion County) for expansion projects.

IHC's flagship workforce intelligence platform: 619 occupations across 23 SOC major groups, hiring/turnover data, education pipeline, commute flows, wage curves, career ladder networks. Live data updated monthly. Free to all Hamilton County employers via the City BRE add-on.

Hamilton County's CoStar alternative — built from free public sources. 6,433 commercial + industrial parcels with assessed values, ownership, TIF districts, vacancy, and small-business CRA lending data. Free for site-selection, real-estate diligence, expansion planning.

Federal lending + business advisory for HC small businesses. SBA 7(a) loans (up to $5M), 504 loans (real estate + equipment), HUBZone certification, government contracting prep. Indianapolis district office covers Hamilton County; Fishers + Carmel SBDC chapters provide free 1:1 advising.

Federal Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program reserves 3% of all federal contract dollars for qualifying small businesses. Hamilton County has multiple qualifying tracts. Once certified, you compete for set-aside contracts + receive 10% pricing preference in full-and-open competitions.