Indianapolis’ tremendous growth as a business center and its reputation as an amateur sports capital have caught the attention of cities all across the nation. A new entrepreneurial attitude has enveloped Indianapolis, and with it has come great economic vitality. While relishing its success, Indianapolis has remained relatively unspoiled. The Hoosier capital consistently ranks as one of the cleanest and safest cities of the nation, and its cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average.
Indianapolis is the 13th largest city in the nation and the capital of Indiana, the Circle City is the center of America’s heartland. More than 65% of the U.S. population lives within a 700 mile radius of Indianapolis. More interstates converge in Indianapolis than in any other city in the U.S., which makes it one of America’s most accessible cities, named “Crossroads of America.”
Indianapolis is certainly deserving of its designation as “Amateur Sports Capital of the World.” The city is known worldwide as the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hosting the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and the only Formula One race in the United States.
Indianapolis has state-of-the-art facilities for numerous sports, including venues that have consistently hosted world-class competitions. In addition, it is home to a number of governing bodies that oversee Olympic teams and national tournaments.
