Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Technology adoption is essential for companies looking to stay competitive and grow.

The Conexus Industry Exchange workshop is designed to make this process practical and achievable for Indiana small- and mid-sized advanced manufacturing businesses.

Join us to:
💻Learn how to build a reusable technology adoption strategy and evaluate project sequencing.
🤝Connect with peers navigating technology adoption challenges.
🛣️Use a practical template and playbook that you can apply to future projects.
⚙️Hear from advanced manufacturing and logistics leaders sharing their technology adoption journeys.

When: July 28 at 11:30 a.m. EST.

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Congratulations to the READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grant recipients!

"Indiana Governor Mike Braun today awarded READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants to 49 projects across all of Indiana's 15 regions. These awards are expected to generate $369.6 million in investment in the state’s arts and culture economy, enhancing Indiana’s quality of place while accelerating tourism, talent retention and attraction, and continued economic and job growth."

https://events.in.gov/event/gov-braun-drives-statewide-economic-growth-community-development-and-talent-attraction-with-readi-20-arts-culture-grants

Initiatives like this demonstrate why Indiana ranks top five in the U.S. for small business survival and 12th in the nation for new entrepreneurs.

This week, Governor Braun awarded $757,000 in grants through the state's Community Collaboration Fund (CFF) to support 22 regionally driven projects focused on entrepreneurial education, tech enablement and small business acceleration.

"Making Indiana the very best place to start, build and grow a business is a driving force of my administration,” said Governor Mike Braun. “These grants will support programs identified by communities as critical to the growth and success of their entrepreneurial and small business economies, supporting long-term job creation and wage growth. Thanks to the commitment and creativity of our regions, these programs will help founders and leaders bring new ideas to life, implement new technologies and future-proof their businesses.”

The selected projects are aimed at helping entrepreneurs and small businesses start and scale faster, access capital and new markets and leverage technology and artificial intelligence.

Learn more about the selected projects: https://Gov. Braun Strengthens Indiana Entrepreneurship Through Community Grants

🤝Connection fuels Indiana's future.

IEDC President Josh Richardson shared insights on economic development strategy and regionalism at a breakfast roundtable ahead of yesterday's Innovate Northwest Indiana event in Valparaiso featuring Gov. Mike Braun.

The roundtable brought together Northwest Indiana partners, local municipalities and business leaders to explore the drivers of regional economic success surrounding workforce alignment and modernized infrastructure.

Later, Richardson joined IEDC Director of Retention and Expansion North Stephanie Kabel and Executive Vice President of Workforce and Talent Kim Brant for a tour of Family Express. The convenience store chain, serving Hoosier communities since 1975 and now operating in 81 locations, stands as a strong example of how lasting relationships with customers and regional stakeholders fuel long-term growth.

📅 Up Next: Innovate Indiana Series travels to Terre Haute on Aug. 13
https://www.ibj.com/innovate

On July 1, the IEDC’s VP of Business Retention and Expansion Linda Walczak had the pleasure of joining Governor Mike Braun as he met with companies in Steuben and DeKalb Counties.

Cardinal IG Fremont, located in Steuben County, rolled out the Red, White, and Blue with some delicious treats in honor of our nation's 250th anniversary. Cardinal IG is a management-owned S Corporation, leading the industry in the development of residential glass for windows and doors. They have grown to nearly 10,000 employees in 49 locations around the United States. Thank you to Mike Connell and his team for the warm welcome.

After a short trip to Garrett, IN (DeKalb County), the team met with Win Fisher and his team at Enzyme Solutions, Inc. to discuss his thoughts on environmentally friendly cleaning products. Enzyme Solutions serves many industries including healthcare, agriculture, food service, industrial/commercial and retail. Thanks to Win for the informative conversation and tour.