Indianapolis, IN - City Resources, Biz Networking for Women
Contacts - Movers & Shakers - Networking Contact or join these groups before your stay to mazimize your access to powerful networks.
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Central Indiana Women's Initiative
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Largest Industries
Indianapolis is a primary industrial, commercial, and transportation center for the Midwest. The principal activities in the city are retailing and services.Sports, Tourism and conventions, including the hotel industry, are major economic factors.
Top-performing companies based in Indianapolis include Anthem Inc., Conseco Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Guidant Corp., Duke Realty Corp., Hunt Construction Group, National Wine & Spirits, and Simon Property Group. Major employers include Clarian Health, Dow AgroSciences, Roche Diagnostics, and more than 20 others.
The insurance industry has long been established in Indianapolis; several insurance companies have located their headquarters and regional offices in the city. With the largest stockyards east of Chicago, Indianapolis is also an important meatpacking center.
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