Every year hundreds of new residents begin calling Fishers home, keeping it among the fastest growing areas in the nation. The town's welcoming atmosphere makes transitions easy. Residents are never far from schools, health care providers, churches, shopping and commercial centers, educational services, cultural and recreation activities.
Located in Southeastern Hamilton County, Fishers has 3 exits off of I-69 just 15 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The transportation routes of I-465 and I-69 make Fishers a very convenient place to live and do business. The Metropolitan Airport is located in the area and you can reach the Indianapolis International Airport in 30 minutes. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago are all within 180 miles of Fishers, again, easily accessible by interstate roadways.
Fishers has a rich history dating back to June of 1872 when Salathiel Fisher divided his land into town lots. The area was formerly known as Fishers Station and originally as Fishers Switch. New communities in this time period would spring up along railroads and Fishers was no exception, hence the early reference to a train station or switch. The Fishers Train Station, located in the heart of town, is home of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce..
As companies look to expand in Central Indiana, Fishers is attractive to employees for numerous reasons. Quite simply, the Fishers quality of life is second to none. Employees have access to countless housing additions, apartment dwellings, endless entertainment venues, quality childcare and some of the state's highest rated educational institutions. . .all close to work. For employers, a diverse labor pool can be found in Fishers as
well as adjacent communities.
Fishers growing business community offers an outstanding array of goods and services and features approximately 1,900 businesses ranging from corporate headquarters and distribution centers, to professional practices and manufacturing, business has grown with Fishers population growth, each supporting the other. The corporate headquarters located within Fishers have grown based on the Town’s demographics, quality of life and amenities.
The Fishers Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving its members as well as the community in making Fishers an even better place to live and work. The Chamber is located at 11601 Municipal Drive near I-69 and 116th Street. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.