If you're contemplating a business move to Indiana, you can find the best information to help you make your decision, as well as ways to advertise your arrival, from Indiana newspapers. Local IN newspapers give you an idea of the state's attitude toward new businesses and economic standing. IN newspapers can also help you get the word out so you'll have new business waiting when you arrive.

Your newspaper search can be as targeted as you want, with many local community newspapers offering up plenty of insight on what it's like to live in their locale. Or, for a bigger picture of Indiana news, you can check out more all-encompassing newspapers. As you begin your search:

1. Use Indiana newspapers to research different areas of the state and help determine a good location for your move.
2. Utilize newspaper websites that offer useful information such as real estate listings, classifieds, exclusive content and other pieces of general information by locale.
3. Find out if the newspaper publishes blogs, which can be great insights into life in the state or in a particular area of Indiana.
   

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Check out major Indiana newspapers

At the epicenter of the state is Indianapolis, the state's major metropolitan area, around which many other communities circle on the fringes of the city. Check out newspapers in Indianapolis, as well as Fort Wayne, located in the northeastern area of the state.

I recommend: The Indianapolis Recorder is a large newspaper in Indiana that's a comprehensive source for Indiana business news as well as Indiana obituaries. In addition, the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne also serves up business stories, Indiana local news and a full list of Indiana obituaries.

Use Indiana newspapers to advertise your business

From ads you can instantly post to the web to the old-fashioned way of pitching your story to a reporter, newspapers in Indiana offer a number of quick and easy ways for you to advertise your business.

I recommend: The Republic, a Columbus, Indiana newspaper, offers an independently-run classifieds advertising mechanism online. The Pharos Tribune is a newspaper in Indiana that also offers a great classifieds section online that enables you to advertise the arrival of your business.

Check out blogs in Indiana newspapers for great Indiana local news

Newspapers in Indiana are home to blogs, electronic journals covering a wide variety of topics on local and state politics, economics and life in general. Check out Indiana newspaper blogs for a more intimate, candid look into what's going on around town.

I recommend: With so many Indiana newspapers, local blog sources like the blog page at the Indianapolis Star are abundant and diverse. The Reporter Times in Martinsville features blogs that serve as more intimate sources of news in Indiana.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Don't count out smaller community newspapers as you search for advertising choices and perform general community research. These newspapers can help you reach a target audience within close proximity to your business location.