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The dependability of Kokomo’s workforce is proven in high productivity as evidenced by the Harbour Report. Our workforce is highly trained and is drawn from a six-county balanced mix of job experiences. Many types of laborers are available with the strong work ethic Midwesterners are known for. When you’re searching for a community that can help your business grow, think of Kokomo/Howard County. Our location, transportation options, excellent utilities, growing economy, educational opportunities, state-of-the-art health care and quality of life make us a wise business choice -- but our people make us exceptional. Kokomo’s reputation for remaining on the cutting edge of technology in the modern world holds steadfast today with the pioneering of new electronic circuitry for automobiles, steel alloys for industrial use, and the design and manufacture of automobile transmissions, injection molding, food processing and much more. In addition to our role as a leader in the technological field, Kokomo remains in the top ten in housing affordability in the nation. The affordable housing, along with a low-crime rate, make Kokomo and Howard County a very attractive place for business and families to relocate. For detailed statistics visit: STATS Indiana Population - City of Kokomo 45,923 Population - Howard County 84,500 Workforce - 18.1% of population holds a Bachelors degree or higher. Our highly trained workforce is drawn from a six-county balance mix of job experiences. Our laborers are available with the strong work ethic Midwesterners are known for. Transportation - Central Railroad Company, U.S. 31, 35, S.R. 22 and 26, thirty carriers have local terminals. Commercial air service at Indianapolis airport. Private aircraft, freight and passenger charter service at Kokomo Municipal Airport. Major Industries - Delphi Electronics and Safety, Chrysler, Haynes International, Syndicate Sales. Technology - Kokomo remains on the cutting edge of technology in the modern world with the pioneering of new electronic circuitry for automobiles, steel alloys for industrial use, and the design and manufacture of automobile transmissions, injection molding, food processing and much more. Hospitals - St. Joseph Hospital and Howard Regional Health Network. Utilities - Duke Energy, Kokomo Gas and Fuel, Indiana-American Water Company, AT&T of Indiana. Higher Education - Indiana University Kokomo, Purdue School of Technology-Kokomo, Indiana Wesleyan University-Kokomo, IvyTech Community College. K-12 Education - Public- Eastern Howard, Kokomo-Center, Northwestern, Taylor Community, Western Private- Kokomo Christian, Montessori School, Redeemer Lutheran, Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick, The Children’s Garden Montessori School. Quality of Life - No matter what your lifestyle, Kokomo has what you are looking for; from small town rural life to an urban pace we offer 29 public parks, 3 golf courses, 1 swimming pool, auto racing, youth and adult sports leagues, indoor racquet sports clubs, 5 museums, Kokomo Civic Theatre, University Theater, Curtain Call Theater for children, Kokomo Community Concerts and the Kokomo Symphonic Orchestra. Facts about Kokomo and Indiana Kokomo earned “Five-Star Community” ranking for Quality of Life from Expansion Management Magazine based on reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, an educated work force and low taxes. Kokomo ranks in the top ten in the nation for housing affordability. Kokomo was named #1 in the United States for European Investment by Expansion Management magazine. Indiana is #1 in the nation in the number of engineering graduates. Indiana is #4 in the world in life science production. Indiana ranks #4 in the country as an educational institution destination. Indiana ranks 12th in the country on the percentage of tax dollars spent on education. In 2003, Indiana ranked 14th in the nation for research and development investment. |
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