Carmel and Fishers rank among the best small cities in the entire nation for professionals – WRTV

Carmel and Fishers rank among the best small cities in the entire nation for professionals  WRTV

Carmel ranked sixth, and Fishers ranked seventh on a national list of the best small cities to work in, as local leaders prioritize bringing high-paying jobs and top talent to the Hoosier state Carmel and Fishers routinely rank among the best cities to live in across Indiana. Now, a national ranking has placed both among the best small cities in the nation for working professionals. Carmel came in at number six in the rankings, while Fishers landed in seventh. “It’s great. I mean, obviously lots of businesses want to be here,” Carmel resident Kevin Hulsey told WRTV Tuesday. “I’m surprised we’re not higher, actually. I would think we’d probably be top five.

Six seems a little low to me.” WRTV reported in December that the biopharma company INCOG plans to invest $200 million to bring 1,000 high-paying jobs to Fishers. “During our talent acquisition strategy, we always think about local candidates first, and then we broaden our search,” INCOG senior manager of people and culture Staci Laski said. “We really wanna foster our community and bring those people either back to Indiana or offer those community members jobs here first.” Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said bringing in high-paying jobs has been a big priority for her city’s administration. “Our sweet spot is corporate headquarters and knowledge workers. Those tend to