The Northwest Indiana Forum is the regional voice for the business community and the premier source of a full package of services that promote economic development and retention of quality jobs. With more than 130 member organizations, the Forum’s mission is to increase the broad-based wealth in Northwest Indiana through economic development. Funded by membership contributions and grants, Forum membership translated into a direct investment in the region to support growth and economic innovation. The Forum works to create a positive business climate promoting investment and job creation. Two critical components of a sustainable regional economy. Enabling this grown includes stable tax policies, reasonable operations and living costs and a workable regulatory environment that protects the quality of life and does not inhibit growth and opportunities.