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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.

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Conexus Indiana Officially Launches Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Talent Association Following Successful Pilot Year

Manufacturing leaders establish Indiana’s first statewide structure for defining occupational standards in advanced manufacturing and logistics INDIANAPOLIS – April 29, 2026 – Conexus Indiana, today announced the official launch of […]

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100 Employees or 10,000, Statewide Resources can Help Companies Design Successful Apprenticeship Programs

“One thing I love about the youth apprenticeship model is the young talent that we are getting in the door; they’re capable, coachable, and eager to learn,” said Marissa Ulrich. […]

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Conexus Indiana Launches Industry Exchange Workshop Series to Accelerate Technology Adoption in Manufacturing and Logistics

First workshop set for March 31 in Jeffersonville to support small and mid-sized companies INDIANAPOLIS – March 4, 2026 – Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced […]

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How apprenticeship programs can thrive in Hoosier advanced manufacturing and logistics companies: advice from a successful CEO

Since 2012, Indianapolis-based Arcamed has been designing and manufacturing surgical case and tray systems. For nearly a decade, under the leadership of CEO Jon Desalvo, the company also has maintained […]

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Conexus Indiana names four to Board of Directors and announces Executive Committee appointments

INDIANAPOLIS – February 11, 2026 – Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, announced today four new members to its Board of Directors […]

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Indiana manufacturer promotes work-based learning to help develop State’s efforts to increase apprenticeship opportunities for students

Mark Murphy is President of PRD, Inc., an Indiana manufacturer providing plastic injection molding and related tool building, including design, engineering, construction and sampling. He is also a firm believer […]

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