Conexus Indiana

05/29/2026

Recently, our own Jeremy Eltz attended and helped judge the PLTW - Project Lead The Way Senior Capstone Showcase at Dallara, where more than 350 students identified problems that could be solved through research or engineering and presented their results to various judges from industry. This program is part of Marian University Indianapolis' partnership with Project Lead The Way for a citywide STEM Initiative to get more students engaged in STEM careers.

05/28/2026

"Recognizing emerging talent is one of the most important investments we can make in Indiana's advanced manufacturing and logistics community. The Rising 30 class never fails to remind us of the depth of talent that exists across this state, and this year's cohort is no exception." - Jordan Mayer, Partner, Katz, Sapper & Miller's Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group

Conexus Indiana 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.

Conexus Indiana 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) …

05/28/2026

🎙️LISTEN: Our own Bryce Carpenter recently joined The Manufacturing Executive podcast where he discussed how state-level organizations like Conexus are stepping up to support manufacturers of all sizes, why simply chasing the latest technology rarely works and how we need to focus first on solving real business problems and aligning workforce for change.

Podcast Episode · The Manufacturing Executive · May 5 · 35m

05/27/2026

ICYMI: We have announced the addition of two southern Indiana meetings to the Conexus Indiana Advanced Industries Council (CIAIC) calendar, expanding access to the council’s programming for industry leaders across the region. The new meetings are a direct response to feedback gathered from members over the past year, including input from two southern Indiana regional dinners and Conexus Indiana board members from the area.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ofLX50Z4R4C

05/27/2026

“For nearly four years, Slate has remained laser-focused on the steps needed to develop our vehicle and reindustrialize our Warsaw Factory, and we will deliver Slate Trucks at nearly half the cost of the average new vehicle—as promised,” - Chriss Barman, President of Vehicles, Slate

Slate Auto has recently closed a $650 million funding round which will enable expansion into production later this year, which have had more than 160,000 pre orders as of today. This investment is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs in the automotive sector as well as provide $39 billion to Indiana’s economy over the next 20 years.

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The round was led by TWG Global, and Slate CEO Peter Faricy said the funding will enable the Troy, Michigan-based company to reach the next stages of production this year.

05/26/2026

🎙️LISTEN: Our own PJ McGrew sat down with Dr. Rod Berger of the Quantum Leap podcast to talk about how Indiana is rethinking the workforce development process in the modern manufacturing era, as well as PJ's own journey from state government to his current role as Senior Vice President, Talent Strategy and Programming.

Listen now:

Podcast Episode · Quantum Leap · May 8 · 32m

05/26/2026

We are excited to announce our newest corporate partnership with Leaf Software Solutions! Leaf Software Solutions is a consulting firm based in Carmel specializing in custom software and technology solutions for mid-market businesses.

Learn more about our newest corporate sponsor: https://ow.ly/FBfO50Z4bi8

05/22/2026

Yesterday, we hosted our second Industry Exchange workshop session: Starting Smart and Building an AI and Technology Adoption Roadmap. This session provided Indiana manufacturers in the Northeast region with an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts and collaboration sessions to learn more about implementing new technology.

We would like to thank Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for cohosting the event with us, and our partners at Fort Wayne Metals for serving as our hosts for this event!

05/22/2026

“This investment demonstrates CGB’s strong commitment to Indiana agriculture, our port, and future growth opportunities that support local farmers. It also highlights the strategic competitive advantages Indiana’s ports create through robust barge and rail connections in the heart of one of the nation’s most productive agricultural regions.” - Jody Peacock, CEO, Ports of Indiana

The project on a $47 million project for the Ports of Indiana Mount Vernon has officially broken ground earlier this week, an expansion that will triple grain handling capacity at the company’s soybean processing facility, along the Ohio River.

Learn more via Inside INdiana Business:

Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. broke ground Tuesday on a $47 million expansion at the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon that will triple grain handling capacity at the company’s soybean processing facility, along the Ohio River.

05/21/2026

PRESS RELEASE: We have announced the addition of two southern Indiana meetings to the Conexus Indiana Advanced Industries Council (CIAIC) calendar, expanding access to the council’s programming for industry leaders across the region. The new meetings are a direct response to feedback gathered from members over the past year, including input from two southern Indiana regional dinners and Conexus Indiana board members from the area.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VLqH50Z2gEJ