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Catapult Indiana helps prepare workers for manufacturing jobs

May 20, 2022 | Greg Seiter / Special to IBJ

Combining 80 hours of classroom instruction with 80 hours of hands-on training, Catapult addresses entry-level skills that could lead to job opportunities along assembly lines, supply chains and in machine operations.

Bill Oesterle: Rural Republicans don’t need politicos pandering to them

May 20, 2022 | Bill Oesterle

I have always found rural voters smart. They are practical and discerning. In 2004, Mitch appealed to that practicality when he asked, “Why don’t we start with the problems we all agree on?” They responded overwhelmingly.

Stellantis to make Indiana announcement; might be battery plant

May 23, 2022 | Associated Press

Automaker Stellantis said it will give an update on the future of its Kokomo operations at an Indiana community college on Tuesday afternoon.

Stellantis plans $2.5B electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, 1,400 jobs

May 24, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz and Lesley Weidenbener

The companies said the investment could grow to $3.1 billion as Stellantis—formed last year with the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA Peugeot—ramps up production of electric vehicles.

Indiana lawmakers override governor’s veto of trans sports bill

May 24, 2022 | Associated Press

State senators voted 32-15 in favor of overriding Gov. Eric Holcomb following the same action in a 67-28 vote by the House earlier in the day.

Incentive deal for Kokomo battery plant the largest in state history

May 25, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. laid out a substantial incentive package to lure the joint venture, with tax credits and investments totaling at least $186 million.

The Freedom Forum podcast: Karrah Herring, Indiana’s chief diversity officer

May 25, 2022

Since her appointment by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Herring has traveled the state, talking to businesses and organizations—as well as state agencies—about how to find and retain diverse talent, how to create equitable workplaces and how to invest in inclusion efforts.

Lilly to anchor state’s new innovation district with $2.1B in manufacturing facilities

May 25, 2022 | John Russell and Mickey Shuey

The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Wednesday the project in Boone County will create up to 500 jobs in central Indiana, along with up to 1,500 temporary construction jobs.

Indiana governor eyes ‘inflationary relief,’ not gas tax cut

May 25, 2022 | Associated Press

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday he was preparing a plan to potentially tap into the growing state budget surplus to help residents with the national inflation jump.

Stage set for Indiana’s global summit on economic issues

May 26, 2022 | Mickey Shuey

The Indiana Economic Development Corp., which focuses on bringing new business to the state, originally planned to host the Indiana Global Economic Summit in 2020 before the pandemic curtailed travel and meetings.

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Boone County officials tout Lilly’s $2.1B manufacturing plan as a ‘game-changer’

May 26, 2022 | Daniel Bradley

Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry called Eli Lilly’s plans to build two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites “transformational” for his city.

McLaren to spend $25M to build IndyCar facility in Whitestown

May 26, 2022 | Mickey Shuey

Company officials said the project will allow Arrow McLaren SP—its IndyCar operation—to run three full-time entries in the IndyCar series in 2023

Can economic summit bring rave reviews for Indiana’s business climate?

May 27, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

With electronic dance music pulsing against a neon-on-black backdrop, a “Young Professionals Coffee Rave” on Thursday kicked off Indiana’s inaugural Global Economic Summit for hundreds of visitors from across the United States and 30 other nations.

2022 Innovation Issue: Coming regulatory change could stymie small-scale solar

May 27, 2022 | Daniel Bradley

Indiana ranks 32nd in the country in the amount of kilowatt hours produced by so-called small-scale solar systems. And the state’s ranking could fall, given changes coming this summer in state policies related to small-scale solar.

2022 Innovation Issue: Indiana auto industry begins pivot to growing EV production

May 27, 2022 | Susan Orr

The state’s five automotive assembly plants, and the suppliers who serve them, produce 1.3 million cars and trucks per year, employing just more than 110,000 workers. But the vast majority of that work focuses on gas-powered vehicles.

Indiana Global Economic Summit updates: Former Google CEO: Losing to China ‘is not an option’

May 27, 2022 | IBJ Staff

More than 800 business and government leaders from 30-some countries are in Indianapolis this week for the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corp. are using the event to showcase the state as a place for development and innovation. Check back here for updates.

Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts

May 31, 2022 | Associated Press

Dismissing proposals to restrict gun ownership, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said the solution is to “focus on the individual problems” and to continue providing grants to schools for security upgrades.

Ober to step down as utility regulator, take lobbying job with Indiana Chamber

May 31, 2022 | John Russell

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said David Ober will start his new position as vice president of taxation and public finance in late June.

Ex-Pence aide seeks to lead Indiana elections office that fired him

June 2, 2022 | Associated Press

A former Mike Pence aide seeking to oust Indiana’s Republican secretary of state is embracing Donald Trump’s claim that the 2020 election was stolen while also fending off criticism about twice leaving jobs in that office after being written up for poor job performance.

Big deals provide economic momentum; state still must focus on workforce

June 3, 2022 | Mickey Shuey

Experts say Indiana can’t take its foot off the proverbial gas; state economic development leaders say they are moving in the right direction.

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