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Conexus Indiana Launches First-Ever Statewide Job Board for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Talent

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New platform, powered by Ascend Indiana, connects job seekers with more than 9,000 open positions from 3,500 employers across Indiana’s AML sector INDIANAPOLIS – September 1, 2026 – Conexus Indiana, […]

Industry Insights

New Research Suggests ESOPs Boost Productivity in Manufacturing

A March 2026 study from the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing found that Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a contributing factor to increased […]

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The Executive Perspective: Indiana Manufacturers on Tariffs, Material Costs and Pricing Volatility in 2026

Earlier this year, Conexus Indiana launched the President & CEO Network, bringing together executives of small and mid-sized advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) companies, which make up more than 80% […]

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Conexus Indiana Launches AI Use-Case Catalog to Help Indiana Manufacturers and Logistics Companies Benchmark AI Projects

New tool compiles real, self-reported AI projects from Indiana advanced manufacturing and logistics companies to help peers get practical ideas on AI projects INDIANAPOLIS – July 8, 2026 – Conexus […]

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AML Industry Pulse: The Executive Perspective

What Indiana’s Manufacturing and Logistics Leaders Are Focused on Right Now What are Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics presidents and CEOs actually worried about … and what’s working? The Conexus President […]

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The Executive Perspective: Today’s Top Priorities for Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics CEOs

The four themes rising to the top of every President & CEO conversation and what they signal for Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics sector. Earlier this year, Conexus Indiana launched […]

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Conexus Indiana honors Chip Edgington with 2026 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award

Retired FULLBEAUTY Brands executive and longtime Conexus Indiana board leader honored for decades of impact in Indiana’s logistics industry INDIANAPOLIS – June 9, 2026 – Conexus Indiana today announced Chip […]

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One Year In: How Indiana’s AML Industry Talent Association Is Building a New Talent System for Manufacturing

A year ago, Conexus Indiana was selected by Indiana manufacturers to lead the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Talent Association (AML ITA), marking the beginning of a different approach to […]

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Conexus Indiana Expands Advanced Industries Council Meetings to Southern Indiana

New meetings bring council programming directly to southern Indiana, extending the council’s statewide reach INDIANAPOLIS – May 20, 2026 – Conexus Indiana today announced the addition of two southern Indiana […]

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Conexus Indiana presents Manufacturing Innovation Award at TechPoint’s 27th annual Mira Awards

Conexus Indiana, in partnership with TechPoint, has named MSP Manufacturing of Bloomington as the recipient of the third annual Manufacturing Innovation Award. The award was announced at the 27th annual […]

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Conexus Indiana names 2026 Rising 30 cohort of emerging industry leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2026) — Conexus Indiana today announced its sixth annual Rising 30 class, honoring 30 young professionals who are already leaving their mark on Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) industries.