International Business Resources
Foreign Trade Zone Program (INzone)
Central Indiana is built for global business, offering unmatched access to transportation, a skilled workforce, and a low cost of doing business. Through the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, companies can tap into even greater advantages that reduce costs and simplify international trade.
Administered locally through INzone, the FTZ program helps importers and exporters save time, cut costs, and streamline operations. Benefits include duty deferrals and simplified customs procedures all designed to make international trade more efficient and competitive. By working within the INzone service area, businesses can better manage global logistics and strengthen their position in today’s global market.
Sister City Relationships
The Sister City movement in the United States commenced around 1956 in an effort to promote international understanding and friendship. Today, there are hundreds of Sister City agreements between USA communities and cities all over the world. Muncie, Indiana has five established sister city relationships with:
- Zhuji City, China
- Isparta, Turkey
- Deyang City, China
- Changhua County, Taiwan
- Taraz, Djambul Oblast, Republic of Kazakhstan
Purpose
- Promote economic development opportunities through foreign direct investment into Muncie and provide opportunities for our existing business to do business with our sister city companies.
- Promote education opportunities and exchanges in the elementary, junior and senior high schools.
- Promote mutual friendship, goodwill, and cultural exchanges between citizens of both cities.
- Cultivate better understanding and knowledge between both countries.
If your company has an interest in doing business with one of our sister cities, contact our team.