“The fact that they’re able to develop this system, upskill existing workforce and get their employees engaged with the robotics and the programs, it’s pretty impressive.' Our team spoke with IBJ News about Smoker Craft Boats's new robotic welding system: ow.ly/6xFN50S7pny

Columbus-based Toyota Forklifts has broken ground on a $100 million expansion. This project will include a new 295,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, which is expected to bring 85 new jobs to the campus. ow.ly/wSnL50S6SNI

Our President and CEO wrote a piece for the @IBJ News covering the five key takeaways mentioned at the U.S. Industrial Policy Roundtable that mark the need for advancing regional and national discourse concerning this critical sector of our economy. ow.ly/Acnp50S4uib

Fellow CICP initiative AnalytiXIN at Notre Dame is hosting a trio of Communities of Practice (CoPs) designed to upskill employees, foster valuable relationships, and collaboratively tackle shared challenges across Indiana industries. Learn more and RSVP: analytixindiana.com/communities-of…

ICYMI: Our own Ryan Henderson recently sat down with Inside INdiana Business to talk about the evolution of manufacturing in Indiana, Industry 4.0 and Smoker Craft, Inc's Manufacturing Innovation Award win at TechPoint's MIRA Awards. Read the full Q&A: ow.ly/rKIV50S2yj2

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis announced plans to double the size of its Indianapolis plant. This investment of $125 million will be to construct and equip a 79,000-square-foot-building and will create 55 new jobs. ow.ly/er9k50S1Xuv

Governor Holcomb recently signed a proclamation dedicating Women IN Tech Week, September 15 through 22, which will present an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women across the state. Learn more via TechPointInd: ow.ly/avRX50S0UUm

Last week, our own Bryce Carpenter served on a panel alongside CICP CEO Melina Kennedy and an international group of leaders on the future of workforce at the World Economic Forum (@wef) as part of the Indiana Global Economic Summit hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corp..
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Our own Ryan Henderson recently sat down with Inside INdiana Business to talk about the evolution of manufacturing in Indiana, Industry 4.0 and @sokercraftboat's Manufacturing Innovation Award win at TechPointInd's MIRA Awards. Read the full Q&A: ow.ly/kvZq50RY4ln

Verbio North America broke ground on its expansion of the plant on the city’s south side. The $230 million upgraded facility is the company’s second imprint in the United States, and it plans to add nearly 30 additional employees at the location. . ow.ly/4YW950RUcIL

“Companies such as Mach Medical, @POLARISLabs and Photon Automation leveraged Manufacturing Readiness Grants to enhance production and provide new services to customers.” Our President and CEO shared insights in the @CICP AI Indiana Research Survey. ow.ly/11fP50RPpqs

Our Q2 #ConexusCouncil meeting was rounded out by our speakers on various topics in economic development. Thank you to Elisabeth Reynolds from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Katie Culp from KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) and Ryan Hadley from Indiana Office of Energy for coming and speaking to our council members!

We are on-site at Photon Automation for our Q2 #ConexusCouncil meeting! After being greeted by Scout, the Chief Emotional Support Officer, Photon Automation’s CEO William Huffman will give us an organizational overview of the company.

Council partners Eli Lilly and Company's manufacturing campus in Boone county is starting to take shape, with the plan develop buildings totaling more than 1.6 million square feet and is estimated to add 700 jobs producing some of the company's latest drugs. ow.ly/aNiB50RPQFQ

“I’m more optimistic than ever about the future of industry in Indiana after meeting this year’s honorees and learning about their accomplishments and plans for the future.” Learn more about our newest class of Rising 30 honorees via Inside INdiana Business: ow.ly/CjPF50RPph7

“It’s so valuable to hear what some of the challenges they have with their current workforce...the level of technology adoption that they’re seeing right now through the end of this decade.' Learn more about our newest partnership with Ivy Tech: ow.ly/pyJX50RPlHO

Our partners at Toyota Forklifts announced plans to invest $100 million into an expansion of its Columbus HQ. The 295,000-square-foot manufacturing facility expansion will be dedicated to the production of electric products and will create 85 jobs. ow.ly/6cJm50ROGnF

Chiyoda added an automated production line to its facility with the help of Manufacturing Readiness Grants. This technology implementation allowed for employees to receive training from the technology providers and “level up” to a maintenance technician. ow.ly/KN3L50RNVSA

New York-based 1440 Foods has announced plans to move its main manufacturing operations to Jeffersonville. The plan includes a $60 million investment at the River Ridge Commerce Center that will create nearly 200 jobs. ow.ly/4CIz50RK8Nz

iNDustry Labs at the University of Notre Dame is entering the final stretch of its nominations cycle for its Regional Manufacturing Award, highlighting manufacturing entrepreneurship in the South Bend-Elkhart region! Learn more about the award: ow.ly/WS9l50RJIHk