ECONOMIC GROWTH
Our Indiana Mission
The Ports of Indiana is a self-funded enterprise that conducts business to generate economic growth, employment and tax dollars for state and local governments. We are dedicated to growing Indiana’s local and statewide economy.

Statewide Economy
Ports of Indiana is a substantial part of Indiana’s economy. We serve as an economic engine for our communities while we guide business into the state and connect businesses to the world.

Local Economy
Being a good neighbor is an important part of our organization’s values. Our ports bring countless job opportunities to the surrounding communities. We take part in many community events throughout the year to promote statewide knowledge of our organization.

Ports News
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Ports of Indiana names Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead strategic growth initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic
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Ports of Indiana taps Kent Ebbing as Foreign-Trade Zone Director to support global trade growth
INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2025) – Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting