Population: 29,000
Area: Rural Urban
Demographics & Community Overview
- Community Type: Rural-Urban
- Weather: Seasonal
- Languages: English (97%)
- Community Profile: Primarily agricultural community
- Nearby City: Indianapolis
- Main Industries: Agricultural and Manufacturing
Education
- 3 Elementary Schools
- 1 Intermediate School
- 1 Junior High School
- 1 High School
- Colleges / Universities: 0
Why is your city interested in a Sister City Pairing?
Greenfield is interested in expanding its international relationships by establishing a second Sister City partnership.
The city has maintained a successful 36-year relationship with Kakuda, which has created strong cultural and educational exchanges. Building on this success, Greenfield aims to develop another partnership to create biennial exchanges, ensuring an international exchange opportunity every year.
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
There is strong government support and interest in developing a second Sister City relationship.
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
Sister Cities of Greenfield is actively working to pursuing private group/affinity organizations.
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City?
Sister Cities of Greenfield has had a successful 36 year relationship with Kakuda, Japan. This experience lends itself to expanding to a second sister city.
Awards / Recognitions
- 2025 AIM Placemaking Award
- 2023 AIM Placemaking Award
- 2022 Monumental Award – Neighborhood Revitalization Achievement Winner
- 2021 Sister Cities International Annual Award for Innovation in Arts and Culture
- 2019 Indiana Sister Cities Volunteer of the Year Award (Lyndi Grubb)
- 2018 Stellar Communities Grant Winner
- 2011 Sister Cities International Award for Best Overall (Population under 25,000)
Thematic Interests
Greenfield is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth/student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting annual/regional conferences
Regional Interests
- South America
- Caribbean
- Western Europe
- Northern Europe
- East Asia
- South Asia
- Oceania
Geographic Interests
- Open to partnerships across multiple global regions
- No specific geographic restrictions mentioned
Primary & Secondary Contacts
Primary Contact
Name: Lyndi Grubb (President)
Phone: 317-372-6279
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact
Name: Tamra Parrish (Treasurer)
Phone: 317-997-6182
Email: [email protected]