Development Fast Facts

6
Miles from Fort Wayne
150+
Local Businesses
20
Minutes from Airport
16,500+
New Haven Residents
33
Minutes from Amtrak Station

A Hub for Economic Growth

The City of New Haven is the premier place for living, learning, raising families and doing business while still maintaining the feel of a small town. The number of businesses in New Haven continues to grow every year to best serve the needs of New Haven’s prospering community of 16,000+ citizens, from boutiques on Broadway to industries in Wayne Haven.

About the Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department is dedicated to growing New Haven’s economy by supporting local businesses, attracting new investment, and creating a strong foundation for long-term prosperity. We serve as a direct resource for companies, developers, and site selectors by providing timely guidance, clear communication, and solutions that help projects move forward.

Our focus areas include business retention and expansion, site selection, incentives, and workforce development. We provide data and research to support decision-making, and we coordinate closely with regional partners such as Allen County, Northeast Indiana Works, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Whether you are expanding, relocating, or launching a new venture, the Economic Development Department is your first point of contact for success in New Haven.

Ideal Location

New Haven, the “hub” of Eastern Allen County, is located at the gateway of Interstate 469 and the Lincoln Highway, where it provides residents with near immediate access to highway travel that spans in all directions. New Haven's direct access to surrounding highways and close proximity to Fort Wayne provides its residents with quick travel to some of Allen County’s most prominent attractions.

  • 6 miles from Downtown Fort Wayne
  • 7 miles from Purdue University Fort Wayne
  • 20 minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport
  • Located at the "Crossroads" of Interstate 469 and the historical Lincoln Highway
  • Served by CitiLink bus routes
  • 33 minutes from Waterloo Amtrak Station
  • A suburb city with big city access and small town charm


Destination Community

  • Connected to the award-winning greenway throughout Allen County
  • Over 16,500 residents
  • Over 12 new housing developments and more set to begin in 2024
  • Ranked #2 most livable city in America by CNN Money

Constant Improvement

New Haven values developing its economy to the best extent possible while still growing existing businesses and continuing to retain current residents in the community. The City provides a variety of tools and resources for their businesses to prosper.

Available Spaces

Strategic Partners

Development Resources

Constant Improvement

One of the City's goals is to create a diverse and dynamic economy through the incubation of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses. To achieve that goal, the City provides a variety of tools and resources for New Haven's business community to prosper. The City also invests heavily in the Economic Development of the City and continually works on building a strong Economic Development Department that is always looking for opportunities to help businesses.