Pharmaceutical investments lead 2021 life sciences growth in Indiana

2022-02-02T08:48:08-05:00February 2, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2022)  ̶  In 2021, Indiana’s life sciences industry experienced strong growth in the attraction and expansion of companies across the state. Twenty-three companies committed to invest over $500 million and hire 2,100 employees. Of those 23 companies, nine committed to invest over $10 million each and two others will invest over $100 million in new Indiana facilities. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies collectively contributed 75% of the new life sciences job commitments and 94% of the projected capital expenditures. “Indiana continues to experience extraordinary growth in life sciences, thanks in part to the state’s strategic partnership with BioCrossroads,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers. “There is still enormous potential to exponentially augment 2021’s industry investment of $500 million because of Indiana’s innovative initiatives, nationally-ranked universities, and low cost of living.” Two companies, new to Indiana, account [...]

Dennis Trinkle joins TechPoint as EVP of Talent Pathways and Programs 

2022-01-31T09:49:22-05:00January 31, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS — (Jan. 31, 2022) — TechPoint, Indiana’s nonprofit, industry-led growth initiative for the state’s tech ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Dennis Trinkle, PhD, as executive vice president of talent pathways and programs. Trinkle most recently served as Ball State University’s Director of the nationally ranked Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS), Director of the Applied Research Institute and Professor of Information Sciences and Communication. Trinkle is a former TechPoint Board member representing Ball State University and brings a wealth of experience to the role, including leadership positions in higher education, in tech startups including a tech company of his own, and state government. “We’re very pleased to add Dennis’ talents and expertise to the TechPoint Talent team at a critical time for the Indiana tech community,” said Mike Langellier, TechPoint president and CEO. “The battle for talent is national [...]

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership names executive vice president to focus on innovation

2022-01-31T08:16:37-05:00January 31, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) announces the hiring of Tim George as executive vice president for Innovation and Collaboration. He brings more than a decade of experience as a strategist and leader working with state and federal government, nonprofits, and the private sector to turn ideas into outcomes. In his new role, George will help enable CICP’s priorities including projects and programs that span across  CICP branded initiatives. CICP sponsors six key talent and industry sector initiatives AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network and TechPoint. In George’s role he will work with CICP leadership to advance innovative collaborative strategies across several sectors for the purpose of advancing innovation in Central Indiana. Previously, George was director of policy for Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, where he led development of policies, managed special projects, [...]

AgriNovus Indiana’s career exploration platform, Field Atlas, announces spring class of student ambassadors 

2022-01-25T09:57:18-05:00January 25, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 25, 2022) – AgriNovus Indiana, a non-profit initiative focused on growing Indiana’s agbioscience economy, announced today its spring 2022 class of Field Atlas ambassadors to spark conversation about the agbiosciences on college and university campuses across the state. Field Atlas ambassadors are college students selected to serve as the on-campus connection between students, professionals and academic advisors and the Field Atlas career exploration platform (MyFieldAtlas.com). The ambassadors will provide information about fields of study, traditional and allied career paths in the agbioscience industry and companies offering those opportunities across the state. Additionally, ambassadors connect peers to real-time internship, entry-level and early career opportunities via the Job Board (Jobs.AgriNovusIndiana.com). For the 2022 spring semester, Field Atlas has selected these students to represent the program: Baylee Dwenger – Senior, Hanover College Baylee Fidler – Freshman, Vincennes University Julia Hamblen – [...]

CICP and TechPoint Launch Nationwide Search for New President and CEO

2022-01-25T08:17:10-05:00January 25, 2022|

After nine years of growing CICP's tech initiative TechPoint, President and CEO Mike Langellier recently announced he is stepping down. CICP and TechPoint's Executive Committee have launched a national search for his replacement. Candidates, or those with suggestions for candidates to succeed Langellier, should contact: Robin Goolsbee Robin.Goolsbee@divsearch.com Diversified Search Group To learn more about the position, you can view the job description here.

Mike Langellier, TechPoint president and CEO, to step down

2022-01-18T10:31:33-05:00January 18, 2022|

WATCH: A Message from TechPoint President and CEO Mike Langellier Mike Langellier, president and CEO, TechPoint INDIANAPOLIS — January 18, 2022 — After nine years of helping grow central Indiana into a nationally recognized tech hub, TechPoint president and CEO Mike Langellier is stepping down. “We’ve accomplished what I set out to, which was to put Indianapolis on the map as a national tech hub and to build an organization that endows Indiana and tech companies here with a competitive advantage for successful growth,” Langellier said. Langellier will remain at the organization through mid-May to support the succession search and transition of his role. TechPoint’s executive committee and the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, of which TechPoint is an initiative, are leading a national search. A Milford, Illinois native and DePauw University grad, the Orr Fellowship brought Langellier to [...]

IU, Purdue partner with Ascend Indiana to grow state’s economy, increase ‘brain gain’

2022-01-12T08:39:26-05:00January 10, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 10, 2022) -- Indiana's top two public research universities are joining forces to keep more graduates in the state and fill the Hoosier talent pipeline with highly skilled workers. Indiana University and Purdue University have partnered with Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. Through the Ascend Network, the initiative's online job matching platform, IU and Purdue will be able to more effectively connect students with Indiana career opportunities that match their skill sets and interests, as well as offer increased one-on-one career guidance and job search support. This partnership provides Indiana's leading employers with a unique platform for hiring the state's college students for internships and jobs. Since its inception in 2017, Ascend has connected more than 2,200 Indiana college students and recent graduates with jobs and internships in all sectors across the [...]

Celebrating CICP and Our Initiatives on a Successful 2021 – Watch

2021-12-17T08:13:48-05:00December 17, 2021|

Although it has been another unusual year, CICP and its six talent and industry sector initiatives (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana, Energy Systems Network, TechPoint) have persevered and have accomplished important and transformative work for the region and the state. Dedication to the region’s prosperity and growth is the mission of CICP, and this past year, that has been even more evident. CICP and each initiative has succeeded in providing a positive impact on the communities they serve and their hard work is being featured in a new video looking back at their many contributions in 2021. WATCH

New study: Tech adoption among Indiana advanced manufacturers more than doubles from 2020 to 2021

2021-12-09T08:42:03-05:00December 9, 2021|

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 9, 2021) A new Conexus Indiana study shows that more than 40 percent of Indiana advanced manufacturers surveyed have successfully implemented or piloted an Industry 4.0 technology, more than double the figure from a similar study in 2020. Study results also confirmed the impact of the Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grants program with 94 percent reporting that the grant enabled, accelerated or expanded their tech adoption project. The study, “The First Signpost on the Road from Early Adoption to Widespread Application of Industry 4.0 Technologies,” is a critical review of Indiana advanced manufacturing and logistics companies’ path toward integration of digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and analytics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning, into company-wide operations and manufacturing processes. Conexus Indiana partnered with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Excellence [...]

TechPoint now accepting entries for the 23rd annual Mira Awards celebrating the ‘Best of Tech in Indiana’

2021-11-30T09:51:18-05:00November 30, 2021|

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 30, 2021) — TechPoint has officially launched the entry process for the 23rd annual Mira Awards, Indiana’s largest, best known and most prestigious technology awards program. People are encouraged to enter the awards themselves or they can nominate others in 15 different “Best of Tech in Indiana” award categories. The Mira Awards gala, which is often referred to as “Tech’s Biggest Night” and the “Oscars of Tech” for the state of Indiana, will return to the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis as an in-person event next spring on Saturday, April 23, 2022. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities for the ball gown and black tie event are available. This year, TechPoint has introduced a new category recognizing leadership and excellence in workforce development, including the vital pipelines into Indiana tech careers. The new Talent Impact Award celebrates initiatives [...]

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