Economic Impact
U. S. Steel Indiana Economic Impact Study
U. S. Steel’s Indiana presence is anchored by the Gary Works facility, one of the largest integrated steel plants in North America, and supported by a broad network of suppliers and service providers across the state.
Case Study:
U. S. Steel Indiana Economic Impact Study
The Puzzle
Indiana has long been central to U. S. Steel’s operations, but the company sought a current, statewide assessment that clearly quantified its economic contribution beyond direct employment. U. S. Steel partnered with Parker Strategy Group to develop a comprehensive Indiana economic impact study.
Profile
U. S. Steel’s Indiana presence is anchored by the Gary Works facility, one of the largest integrated steel plants in North America, and supported by a broad network of suppliers and service providers across the state.
How we helped
Parker Strategy Group measured the full economic footprint of U. S. Steel’s Indiana operations, including direct spending, supply-chain impacts, household spending effects, employment, and tax revenues.
The analysis showed that U. S. Steel’s Indiana operations generated:
- $1.8 billion in total economic impact
- 8,402 jobs supported statewide, including 4,341 direct employees
- $1.2 billion in value added to Indiana’s economy
- $245.6 million in total tax revenues, including $67.4 million for state and local governments
- Engagement with 401 Indiana-based suppliers
How It Helped The Client
The study equipped U. S. Steel with a defensible economic narrative linking jobs, supplier activity, and public revenues—supporting engagement with policymakers, partners, and communities across Indiana.
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