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Businesses of all sizes are thriving in Fort Wayne’s Airport District thanks to a range of competitive advantages.

The district’s prime location places seven major metropolitan areas within a 200-mile radius and half the U.S. population within a one-day drive. Additionally, easy access to Fort Wayne International Airport, two interstate highways, and a rail line enhances infrastructure. Competitive utility rates and a business-friendly environment with shovel-ready real estate facilitate quick and easy scale-ups, making the district an ideal place for growth.

Unmatched Convenience and Efficiency

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General Motors

Automaker has invested $1.2 billion in its Fort Wayne assembly plant, which produces about 1,000 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras per day

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Amazon

Global e-commerce leader has invested $289 million in two new facilities in the Airport District--including a 650,000-square-foot distribution center

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Walmart

Company chose Fort Wayne for its first-ever food processing facility, investing $181 million and creating 270+ jobs at its Airport District milk processing plant.

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TWE Nonwovens

German-based manufacturer invested $19 million in upgrades to its Airport District production facility

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Sabert

New Jersey company invested $41 million, opening a new R&D facility near Fort Wayne International Airport and expanding its local manufacturing footprint

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BAE Systems

Manufacturer moved into a $39-million, state-of-the-art engineering and production facility near Fort Wayne International Airport in 2015

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Companies of all industries and sizes choose to be located in the Airport District, drawn by its unparalleled convenience, collaborative spirit, and rapid speed to market. One national developer even remarked that Fort Wayne offered the most efficient build-out process he had ever encountered.

Our team, along with our public-sector partners, is eager to assist you in achieving success.