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Conexus Indiana opens nominations for Rising 30 Class of 2024, honoring budding talent in advanced manufacturing and logistics

Conexus Indiana has opened nominations for its next cohort of Rising 30 honorees. The program, now entering its fourth year, honors 30 advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) professionals under the age of 30 who are distinguishing themselves as industry leaders of the future.

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New art exhibit shines light on Indiana’s advanced manufacturing industry through the lens of Indiana photographer

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 5, 2023) – The Hoosiers and the technologies behind Indiana’s advanced manufacturing industry take center stage in a new art exhibit, featuring images captured by Indianapolis photographer Michael […]

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CICP launches statewide survey to determine Hoosier businesses’ use of artificial intelligence and help shape future support for it

The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today launched a survey across key industry sectors of Indiana’s economy seeking to capture insights about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related digital tools. Information gleaned from the survey will be used to inform, educate and help Hoosier businesses to thrive in the digital economy.

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New workforce report: automotive, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing careers among growth forecasts for Indiana

As the State of Indiana continues to strategically build an economic ecosystem ripe for advanced industry growth, new research led by Conexus Indiana and Lightcast forecasts employment growth of 5% to 10% in several priority advanced manufacturing sectors. The transportation equipment, chemical, and computer and electronic product manufacturing subsectors could add over 13,000 jobs to Indiana’s economy by 2026.

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Conexus Indiana names Boudouris, Meiner and Weber to board of directors  

Bryan Boudouris, associate vice president for strategic interdisciplinary research at Purdue University, Scott Meiner, chief supply chain officer at Lippert Components, and Justin Weber, chief operating officer for Venture Logistics, have joined the board of Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries. 

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Conexus Indiana honors Gov. Eric Holcomb with 2023 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award for his commitment to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries

INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2023) Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has been named the 2023 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Award recipient, joining an exclusive group of Hoosiers recognized for extraordinary leadership and […]

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Conexus Indiana names 2023 Rising 30 class of young professionals

Honor recognizes up-and-comers in Indiana advanced manufacturing and logistics   INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2023) Conexus Indiana today announced the newest members of the Conexus Indiana Rising 30, an exclusive group of […]

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Carey Services, Conexus Indiana partner on manufacturing training for people with disabilities

Marion-based Carey Services has partnered with Conexus Indiana to provide job-training services to people with disabilities. Supported by a gift from the Don Wood Foundation, the partnership will bring to Marion and the surrounding communities the Catapult Indiana program, which prepares Hoosiers for careers in advanced manufacturing.  

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Office of Career and Technical Education awards nearly $750,000 for high school advanced manufacturing and information technology programs

The Indiana Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) has awarded 9 high schools with an Education Readiness Grant. This grant program supports recipients in offering CTE programs that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing and information technology.

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Conexus Indiana names Molly Dodge and Scott Whitlock to Board of Directors

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 14, 2023) – Molly Dodge, senior vice president of Workforce and Careers at Ivy Tech Community College, and Scott Whitlock, founder and president/CEO at Flexware Innovation, have joined the […]

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IEDC invests nearly $23 million in Manufacturing Readiness Grants to Hoosier businesses in 2022

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), in partnership with Conexus Indiana, announced today that 186 Manufacturing Readiness Grants totaling $22.7 million were awarded in 2022, supporting $352.7 million in technology-enabled capital investment among manufacturers.

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