Commercial Real Estate & Construction Power Breakfast

Breakthrough research isn't enough.

To lead the future of life sciences, Central Indiana requires the right real estate to discover, grow, and manufacture.

From specialized labs to cutting-edge innovation districts, what investments will define our region’s next generation? Join industry leaders as they explore the critical projects shaping our competitive edge.

Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Address:
1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Networking:
7:30 AM
Program:
8:00 AM
  • Presenting Sponsor
  • Stock Yards Bank
  • Underwriting Sponsors
  • Cherry Bekaert
  • CBIZ
  • Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
  • F.A. Wilhelm Construction

Event Registration

Speaker

Speaker

Scott Fadness

Mayor Scott Fadness

Mayor
City of Fishers

Bio

Scott Fadness became Fishers’ first Mayor on January 1, 2015. Since then, he has brought to life a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial vision for the city. Fishers was named “Best Place to Live in America” by Money Magazine in 2017 and “Community of the Year” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2016.

Under Scott’s leadership, Fishers has transformed into a lively, successful city that large corporate headquarters, small businesses, families, and people of all ages are proud to call home. His efforts in revitalizing Fishers’ downtown have been especially important in attracting and retaining professional talent from across the country.

Scott’s focus on making Fishers inviting to employers large and small has resulted in new economic development records being set each year since he took office. Since elected, companies have chosen Fishers to create more than 11,000 jobs and invest over $3.4 billion in new capital investment. From attracting corporate headquarters to fostering the development of homegrown companies started by entrepreneurs at Launch Fishers, the growth of good-paying jobs in Fishers is significant. Fadness and his team have also transformed Fishers into a successful hub for biotech and biopharma. Their efforts have led to 1,600 jobs and $1.2 billion in new capital investment.

Critical to attracting jobs and families to Fishers are the amenities that make a community feel like home. Scott has led efforts to strengthen city services and quality of life amenities. Some highlights include park and trail improvements, the downtown amphitheater, the creation of the Fishers AgriPark – the nation’s largest urban farm, the attraction of Ikea and Top Golf and the Yard at Fishers District culinary destination and Geist Waterfront Park.

Scott serves in a variety of roles to promote policies important to Fishers’ success and to support causes important to community residents. He leads the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Board, serves on the Federal Communications Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Indiana’s Behavioral Health Commission. He is also an adjunct professor at Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Scott served as Fishers’ Town Manager. He holds a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. He lives in Fishers with his wife, Aunna, and their three boys.