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Central Indiana Corporate Partnership elects new chair of the Board of Directors and names new Executive Committee members

Raquel Bahamonde2023-05-04T07:04:00-04:00May 4, 2023|

Sue Ellspermann, president, Ivy Tech Community College, and chair of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Board of Directors. INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2023) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), which brings together the chief executives of the region’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities, has named a new chair of the board of directors and new executive committee members for 2023. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, was elected chair of the board of directors at the April board meeting. Bryan Mills, president and CEO of Community Health Network, will continue to serve as vice chair and treasurer. In addition, David Ricks, chairman and CEO, Eli Lilly and Company, and Jennifer Rumsey, president and CEO, Cummins, have joined the executive committee. The CICP Executive Committee for 2023 (effective July 25, 2023): Chair – Sue Ellspermann, president, Ivy [...]

CICP 2022 Annual Report

Raquel Bahamonde2023-04-19T09:11:13-04:00April 19, 2023|

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CICP releases 2022 annual report

Raquel Bahamonde2023-04-19T10:17:45-04:00April 19, 2023|

CICP has released its 2022 annual report, marking a year of significant change for the organization. CICP marked many milestones including a transition of leadership. After ten years at the helm of CICP, David L. Johnson retired at the end of the year. Named as his successor was former Cummins executive Melina Kennedy. She assumed the role of CEO while Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Latoya Botteron was promoted to president. She also retained her role as CFO. CICP’s five talent and industry sector initiatives AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint continued to make a positive impact on their sectors and attracting and retaining top talent. 2022 saw CICP and all of its initiatives come together for the IN ADVANCE Summit to educate high school and early-in-career talent about the advanced industries that drive [...]

IIB: 16 Tech CEO: Bridge Project has Great Meaning

Raquel Bahamonde2023-04-03T08:15:23-04:00April 3, 2023|

Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick and Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman go in-depth with 16 Tech President and CEO Emily Krueger and other dignitaries, including Mayor Joe Hogsett, at the groundbreaking of the 16 Tech community bridge. The structure itself is billed as the first-of-its-kind in the United States, a bridge that will have more room for people than cars and serve as a new signature piece to showcase the downtown Indianapolis skyline. Krueger said connecting the district to the new IU Indianapolis and Purdue Indianapolis campuses will also be critical to the state’s talent attraction efforts. [WATCH] Bridge Groundbreaking: March 28, 2023 Completion: Summer 2024 Cost: $20 million

16 Tech breaks ground on a new community bridge

Raquel Bahamonde2023-05-09T09:12:33-04:00March 28, 2023|

Press release issued by 16 Tech. INDIANAPOLIS (March 28, 2023) - Today, 16 Tech Community Corporation, the nonprofit responsible for the programmatic and physical development of 16 Tech Innovation District, broke ground on a new community bridge, spanning Indianapolis’ Fall Creek at West 10th Street and Riley Hospital Drive to connect the 16 Tech Innovation District to Indianapolis’ research and medical corridor. Local leaders Mayor Joe Hogsett, City-County Council President, District 11, Vop Osili, along with 16 Tech’s President & CEO Emily Krueger, and the design and engineering firms sbp and PAU welcomed guests to announce the start of construction on a first-of-its-kind bridge. They were joined by neighborhood and community stakeholders, including Ebony Chappel of Friends of Belmont Beach. The bridge, linking 16 Tech Innovation District and the city’s wider trail and greenway network, including the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A [...]

Celebrating CICP and our initiatives on a transformational 2022 – WATCH

Raquel Bahamonde2023-01-17T15:58:14-05:00January 17, 2023|

For CICP and our five talent and industry sector initiatives (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint), 2022 was a transformational year with many big achievements. Dedication to the region’s prosperity and growth is the mission of CICP and that continued to be evident in the work of the organization and our initiatives as each one helped to drive Indiana’s economy forward. Take a look back at some of the major milestones of the past year. [WATCH]

Corporate and Community Leader Melina Kennedy named Central Indiana Corporate Partnership CEO

Raquel Bahamonde2022-12-08T16:02:56-05:00December 8, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (December 8, 2022) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today announced that Melina Kennedy, vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has been named the organization’s chief executive officer. In July, David Johnson, current CEO, announced his retirement effective at the end of 2022. Kennedy has more than 25 years of experience in law, government and business, including the past decade at Cummins, first directing executive communications and then held leadership roles in the Engine and Power Systems businesses before becoming a vice president leading the Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs organization. In addition, she had a successful law career at the former Baker and Daniels LLP; and was deputy mayor, director of economic development for the City of Indianapolis from 2000 to 2005. In 2011, she was a candidate for mayor of [...]

Business Equity for Indy launches Workforce Pilot

Raquel Bahamonde2023-01-13T13:05:58-05:00December 7, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (December 7, 2022)—Business Equity for Indy (BEI) announced today the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation awarded a grant to the Indy Chamber Foundation in support of the BEI effort to support small- and medium-sized companies in their efforts to reduce racial disparities and drive equity within businesses. Implementation of these strategies will help these companies build and retain diverse teams—a proven way to spur innovation and increase competitiveness. “Filling job openings—particularly with diverse talent—remains one of the most significant challenges facing our members today,” said Taylor Hughes, vice president of policy and strategy, Indy Chamber. “Through the BEI Workforce Pilot, companies will be equipped with strategies and resources to develop equitable talent pipelines, enhance inclusive hiring practices, and support the health and wellbeing of a diverse workforce. Ultimately, this opportunity is built to [...]

CICP CEO David L. Johnson receives Charles L. Whistler Award, the highest honor given by the Mayor of Indianapolis

Raquel Bahamonde2022-12-07T09:28:54-05:00December 6, 2022|

Press Release from the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee Mayor Joe Hogsett, GIPC leaders presented CICP’s CEO with the 2022 Charles L. Whistler Award at annual breakfast ceremony at Ivy Tech. INDIANAPOLIS – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) and Mayor Joe Hogsett presented the 2022 Charles L. Whistler Award to David Johnson, CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), at a breakfast ceremony this morning at Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center. The annual award recognizes individuals who, outside the regular duties of their chosen professions, have brought together the public and private sectors for civic improvement in Indianapolis. “The Charles L. Whistler Award honors an individual committed to going above and beyond to make a lasting positive impact on our city. David Johnson is a shining example of this commitment,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Over the past three decades, [...]

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership hosts new conference focused on young talent and Indiana’s advanced industries

Raquel Bahamonde2023-01-20T14:21:43-05:00November 1, 2022|

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2022) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and its five talent and industry sector initiatives, in collaboration with the 16 Tech Innovation District, will host the IN ADVANCE Summit on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. This free conference is aimed at young talent and will include discussions on Indiana’s advanced industry sectors (agbiosciences, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics, and technology), represented by CICP’s sector initiatives (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint). The content-rich day will include industry leaders discussing the types of jobs they see as critical for the future of the advanced industries. CICP initiatives will also have specific break-out sessions to engage early-in-career professionals in their various sectors. Additional discussions will include how young people can engage in their community and their companies. The Summit will feature Derrick Feldmann, researcher and [...]

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