THE PARTNERSHIP 
The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEIRP) is an economic development organization dedicated to attracting new business investment to a 10 county region. Supported by key public and private partners, NEIRP serves as a single point of contact for businesses looking at the region for potential investment.  
 
THE REGION 
Northeast Indiana is comprised of many distinct rural communities and Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second largest city. The region of nearly 700,000 in population is a top location for advanced manufacturing in the transportation, defense, food processing and medical device industries. The region is home to major national and regional headquarters and also serves as a strategic Midwest distribution hub, located less than 200 miles from Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.