Human beings love to look at survey results.

We enjoy eavesdropping on what our fellow neighbors think, how they act, and what they value.

Lately the national and regional press have been throwing out not-so-positive responses to the American economy. Some consumers say they’re wary, business owners aren’t sure what tomorrow holds. Where they live and work is beginning to make a noticeable monetary impact – and sometimes the difference between success and failure.

Which is why Peru, Indiana’s story is emerging as one of the stars in the spotlight. As a progressive and prosperous city in Northern Indiana, we take full advantage of a state where the per-capita personal income has been outpacing the nation’s: 2.6 percent compared to 1.7 percent for the rest of the country. Most of these gains came from the construction and service industries, says the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis – two areas gaining strong attention in Peru.

We have the infrastructure, the financial backing, and the master plan to manage growth in a way that preserves our small-town values without sacrificing profits. As the Executive Director of the Peru/Miami County Economic Development Corp., Gary Nielander, points out, "Sometimes there is a perception that economic development is only about recruiting new firms to the area. Actually, a major portion of EDC staff time is spent working with our existing industries." We know that 80 percent of all new jobs created come from existing firms, so we’ve built partnerships that value this relationship.

These next few pages spell out these advantages in detail. We invite you to thumb through our offerings, and dream a little of what life can be like if you establish your business and lifestyle here in Peru.

Then pick up the phone and call us at (765) 472-7470 or drop us an email through our web site at www.miamicountyeda.com. We’ll be glad to help you make your dream come true!

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