Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County. According to the 2000 Census, its population is 791,926, making it Indiana's most populous city and the 12th largest city in the U.S. The U.S. Census July 1, 2004 estimate for the Consolidated City of Indianapolis is 794,160 and a metropolitan area population of 1,595,377. The larger combined statistical area (an agglomeration called the Nine-County Region) has a population approaching 2 million residents (1,939,349). Indianapolis is the third largest city in the midwest after Chicago and Detroit and is one of only three major cities in the midwest which had a growth rate above 5%. As of 2004, Marion County's population is 863,596, and in 2006, the city was voted tenth of two hundred Best U.S. Metropolitan Areas for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine.

1 The local economy
2 Recent Indianapolis business news
3 See also
4 External links

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The local economy

Indianapolis entered a period of great prosperity at the beginning of the 20th century, and during this time the city witnessed great economic, social, and cultural progress. Much of this was due to the discovery of a large natural gas deposit in central Indiana in the 1890s. The state government offered a free supply of natural gas to factories that were built there. This led to a sharp increase in industries such as glass and automobile manufacturing. However, the natural gas deposits were depleted by 1915, and this contributed to an abrupt end of the golden era.

Source - Wikipedia: Indianapolis, Indiana

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Recent Indianapolis business news

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Indianapolis removing illegal billboards: Indianapolis is beginning to remove 10 billboards that the state Supreme Court ruled two years ago were illegally erected.
White Lodging Opens Two New Hotels in Chicago's Northern Suburbs: The Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn will offer contemporary, affordable guestrooms that are within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North suburban businesses and attractions.
: Indy to remove illegal billboards: Indianapolis is beginning to remove 10 billboards that the state Supreme Court ruled two years ago were illegally erected.
Indianapolis removing illegal billboards: Indianapolis is beginning to remove 10 billboards that the state Supreme Court ruled two years ago were illegally erected.
Indy Starts Taking Down Embattled Billboards: More than two years after a state Supreme Court ruling, Indianapolis is beginning to remove 10 billboards that were illegally erected.
On the Move: New post: Vice president of regulatory and legislative affairs at Northern Indiana Energy.
Avon Ritter's among 2 shut down: Ritter's Frozen Custard stands in Indianapolis' Wayne Township and Avon have closed, and the real estate is for sale by the franchisees who own the properties.
Top companies in customer and employee engagement honored at second annual Engage Summit -: Allegiance, Inc., the premier provider of Enterprise Feedback Management technology and services, today announced the winners of the second annual Allegiance Engagement Awards.