Great innovation. Great technology. Greater Kokomo.
Maybe it's something good in the water. Or the quality of the air. Whatever accounts for it, the same pioneering spirit that drove settlers here in the early 1800s has stayed with us, inspiring a host of technological discoveries down through the decades.
Did you know? We’re home to the ...
- First American Car - invented by Elwood Haynes
- First Pneumatic Rubber Tire
- First Aluminum Casting
- First Carburetor
- First Stellite Cobalt-based Alloy
- First Stainless Steel
- First Mechanical Corn Picker
- First Canned Tomato Juice
- First Push-Button Car Radio
- First All-Metal Lifeboats and Rafts
And these are just some of the firsts of our firsts!
We owe our rich automotive heritage and community growth to the curiosity and inventiveness of our forebears.
In today's Kokomo you’ll find a remarkably complimentary blend of traditional values and progressive thinking. We're still a city of vision - a city doing everything in its power to encourage the entrepreneurial innovation and economic activity that sustains our families and enriches all our lives.
As you explore our website, you'll discover ...
You’ll see that our family-friendly atmosphere, strong work ethic, and progressive vision make Kokomo a great place to raise a family and start or grow a business. For further details, contact the Alliance.