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Conexus Indiana awards $110,000 to support 11 Indiana schools through Student Industries program

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INDIANAPOLIS (December 18, 2024) – Conexus Indiana announced today that 11 Indiana schools have been awarded $10,000 each in sponsorships as part of the Conexus Student Industries program, a statewide […]

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Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Announces Senior Leadership Appointments Across BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2024) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), alongside its branded initiatives BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint, today announces the appointment of three senior leaders who will […]

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Fred Cartwright, President and CEO of Conexus Indiana, to retire

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 4, 2024) – Today, Conexus Indiana, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), announced that Fred Cartwright, president and CEO of Conexus Indiana, will retire at […]

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Conexus Indiana opens nominations for Rising 30 Class of 2025, celebrating emerging talent in advanced manufacturing and logistics

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2024) – Conexus Indiana has opened nominations for the Rising 30 Class of 2025. The fifth annual Rising 30 awards program, presented by Purdue University, highlights young […]

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Conexus Indiana honors Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College, with 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 14, 2024) Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the 2024 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an esteemed group of leaders […]

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Purdue MEP and Conexus Indiana to Launch DOE Playbook for Manufacturers Transitioning to EV Supply Markets

CARMEL, INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Purdue University’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Conexus Indiana funding to assist small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) with utilizing […]

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New data confirms growing impact of Manufacturing Readiness Grants program on success and scale of Indiana’s small- to mid-sized advanced manufacturers

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 2, 2024) – Conexus Indiana announced today the results of its most recent study measuring the impact of Indiana’s Manufacturing Readiness Grants program. The report reaffirms the program’s […]

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A Discussion on Indiana’s Path to Addressing AML Workforce Gaps by 2040

As Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) industries face growing workforce challenges, industry leaders and educators are exploring innovative solutions to secure the state’s future. One such effort materialized through […]

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The Manufacturing Renaissance: A Blueprint for Indiana’s Future Prosperity

Indiana has long been a manufacturing powerhouse, and today, advanced manufacturing remains the backbone of the state’s economy. With nearly 30% of Indiana’s Gross Regional Product and 20% of its […]

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Reflecting on MBS 2024: Aligning Workforce Development Priorities in the Auto Industry

By Fred Cartwright, President & CEO, Conexus Indiana As I returned home from Traverse City after attending the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminar (CAR MBS), I found myself […]

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Trailblazer introduces young people to advanced manufacturing careers

When Lynn Sinnott started working at General Electric in advanced manufacturing, she was the only woman in a department of 20 people. Now, after a career in the industry, she’s giving back by teaching in Conexus Indiana’s Catapult program where sometimes more than half of the students are women.