Frequently Asked Questions

Westfield is in Hamilton County, one of the most educated and affluent counties in Indiana. The community offers a strong labor participation rate, short commute times, and access to the greater Indianapolis talent pool. Learn more about our demographics and labor force here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/data-resources 

Our continued investment in quality of life supports long-term talent retention. Employees are drawn to Westfield’s:

• High-performing schools
• Expanding housing options
• Parks and trail systems
• Dining and entertainment growth
• Safe, family-friendly environment

Explore life in Westfield information here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/life-in-westfield 

Our Community Development team has created a resource to track, locate, and provide a brief description of construction projects happening across Westfield. You can view this interactive map here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a6d796adee1c44acbeed0ef85a872b4a 

Contact the Westfield Economic Development team directly through our website here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/about/contact-us 

We are eager to discuss your project, provide data, and coordinate a customized visit. 

Westfield offers a balance of opportunity and livability. Employees enjoy small-town charm with big city amenities, excellent schools, expanding dining options, and a strong sense of community. Learn more about all the “must-do’s” in Westfield here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/life-in-westfield/things-to-do 

To be featured on our sites and buildings database, please complete the form here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/site-selection/submit-a-property 

Our local database also ties into the State of Indiana’s database and gives your listed added visibility to site selectors, businesses, and developers. 

Westfield combines:

• Rapid population growth
• National sports tourism visibility
• Strategic infrastructure investment
• Proactive, accessible leadership
• Strong fiscal stewardship

Check out our News and Media Center to learn more about all of the exciting updates happening in the community: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/news-center 

We understand the importance of discretion. Westfield regularly works with confidential prospects and maintains strict confidentiality protocols throughout the process.

Yes. We provide tailored site selection packages including:

• Demographics
• Workforce statistics
• Wage data
• Traffic counts
• Utility capacity
• Site maps and zoning information

View all our available data resources here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/data-resources 

Westfield is one of the fastest-growing and most business-friendly communities in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Located just north of Indianapolis, Westfield offers immediate regional access while delivering a high-quality, safe, and highly educated environment for employees and families. Businesses choose Westfield for our responsiveness, workforce pipeline, and long-term vision for growth. Learn more about doing business in Westfield here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/doing-business 

The process of relocating or expanding in Westfield may look different for each client because every project scope is unique. The typical process includes the following steps: 

1. Initial consultation with Economic Development team 
2. Site identification and data sharing
3. Incentive discussion and negotiation (if applicable)
4. Development review and permitting
5. Construction and project completion

Connect with our team today to get started on this process: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/about/contact-us 

We facilitate early engagement with Duke Energy, Citizens Energy Group, CenterPoint Energy, and telecommunications providers to ensure capacity, timelines, and cost estimates align with project needs. 

Connect with our team today to get started on this process: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/about/contact-us 

Our team serves as a responsive point of contact and project advocate from initial inquiry through ribbon cutting. We coordinate internally across planning, engineering,and leadership to streamline communication and timelines. We prioritize responsiveness, transparency, and proactive problem-solving to help projects move efficiently. 

Learn more about our team here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/about/our-team 

Westfield offers performance-based incentives customized for every economic and redevelopment project, based off the client’s needs. All incentives are structured to ensure measurable community impact, job creation, and long-term investment. Local tools may include:

1. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
2. Real and personal property tax abatements
3. Grants and Forgivable Loans
4. Workforce Training Programs

See our full list of local, regional, and state incentives here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/doing-business/incentives 

Westfield focuses on industries that align with our infrastructure, workforce, and long-term strategy, including:

1. Biotechnology
2. Medical Device Manufacturing
3. Sports and recreation-related businesses
4. Corporate headquarters and professional services
5. Innovation-driven and technology-enabled companies
6. Agri-tourism and hospitality 

There are 3 main areas that the Westfield Economic Development team is prioritizing over the next several years 

1. Grand Park District: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/redevelopment-projects/p/item/2777/grand-park-district 
2. Downtown: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/redevelopment-projects/p/item/2809/downtown-redevelopment-plan 
3. Northpoint I/II Industrial Parks: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/doing-business/business-resources 

Extensive master plans, research, and feedback have been conducted for each one of these areas and we are continually looking for development partners to come alongside us and turn these visions into realities. 

Timelines vary based on project scope; however, Westfield prioritizes efficient review cycles. Early coordination with our team helps ensure clear expectations and smooth progression. Contact us to start the process today: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/about/contact-us 

Recently, Westfield’s Community Development Department released the new Citizens Portal to streamline permit applications, inspection requests, petition submittals, licensing processes, and code enforcement submissions. You can access the portal here: https://www.civicgov4.com/in_westfield/portal/index.php?r=portalPosts/view&id=1 

Westfield is known for having a collaborative development review process. Our Economic Development and Community Development teams work closely with applicants to ensure projects align with community standards while maintaining efficiency. 

Download our Developer Packet to learn more about our development review process. 

You can also view our successful redevelopment projects across Westfield here: https://www.westfieldecdev.com/redevelopment-projects