Indianapolis Star | December 15, 2011
Too often, news that the Indianapolis area has landed a new distribution facility is met with shrugs and frowns. "Oh, great," some people say, "another warehouse with low-paying jobs."
It's time to update that thinking, because today's logistics industry is a high-tech world that offers plenty of opportunities for highly skilled people to design supply chains, manage the flow of freight and perform other highly compensated tasks.
That's exactly why we might miss out on future logistics growth: We're failing to deliver the well-educated workforce that industry requires.
Indiana's status as a logistics powerhouse is old news, but it still is exciting to consider our status as the Crossroads of America.
Those infrastructure assets combine with our central location and a targeted logistics strategy for corporations to create the fifth busiest state for commercial freight traffic, with more than 724 million tons of freight traveling through the state each year. We've matched those assets with the private- and public-sector investments.
This bodes well for Indiana, especially when you consider that, according to Conexus Indiana, an initiative working to capitalize on emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing, U.S. freight movement should double within the next 25 years.
Unfortunately, while Indiana is home to some of America's most productive workers, its population is among the least educated. We rank 42nd in the nation in college-educated workers, and 31st in terms of workers with a high school diploma or greater.
Some of you might think, "How much education do you need to move boxes?" But, again, when we talk about logistics, we're not just talking about the warehouse jobs many are quick to dismiss as "menial." The 21st-century logistics industry offers high-tech, professional careers -- some with eyebrow-raising salaries. But getting into those careers requires education.
We're risking a big part of our economic future because we have a largely undertrained and unprepared workforce.
Yet, we've created a great opportunity for ambitious men and women to pursue prosperity. It's a matter of supply and demand: The marketplace is expecting a shortage in a key commodity -- qualified people; as a result, those who are willing to supply this commodity by entering the logistics industry stand to benefit.
The good news is that many of Indiana's schools offer programs in advanced logistics. Area colleges and universities offer a range of programs, from two-year associate degrees to MBAs in supply chain management. Other schools provide enough classes to allow a student to specialize in those areas while pursuing a business degree.
In other words, resources are available, and the potential is there for Central Indiana to retain its position as a leading logistics hub. But it won't happen unless Central Indiana leaders promote logistics as the rewarding career path it has become, encourage our best and brightest to pursue opportunities in this booming industry, and stop shrugging off the impact logistics can have on our workforce and our economy.
Jeremy Woods
Executive Vice President with Summit Realty Group
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permalinkIndiana Youth Institute's Kids Count Radio Show featured Conexus Vice-President Claudia Cummings speaking about Technical Education in Indiana High Schools.
On the show:
Claudia Cummings—Conexus Vice President, Workforce and Education
Amy Horton—DOE Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum
Jim Stradling—Director of Kokomo Area Career Center
Damen Demuyt—Technical Honors Graduate from East Noble High School
Contact: Chris Watts, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership/Conexus Indiana
Phone: 317.464-2237 or 317.514-3184 E-mail: cwatts@cincorp.com
IEDC and Conexus Indiana launch Indiana Aerospace & Defense Council to bolster state’s $7.5B defense industry
Industry-led group will create a plan to attract more defense/homeland security contracts, help contractors and suppliers pursue new opportunities
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., August 30, 2011) Economic output from Indiana’s defense contractors more than doubled over the past decade; in the last two years alone, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) estimates that Hoosier defense and aerospace companies have created 1,800 new jobs.
A new industry-led forum organized by the IEDC and the Conexus Indiana manufacturing and logistics initiative aims to continue these positive trends, and make the state an even more attractive destination for aerospace and defense investment and employment.
The Indiana Aerospace and Defense Council (IADC) held its first meeting Monday afternoon at the Governor’s Residence in Indianapolis, bringing together a group of industry leaders to begin creating a proactive strategic plan for growing this sector.
“We can be proud that Indiana-based companies are working together to bolster national security and support the military in our overseas commitments,” said Mitch Roob, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “As these firms help make our country safer, they’re also making our economy stronger.”
Four major defense contractors have operations in Indiana that, collectively, accounted for more than $2.6 billion in Department of Defense contracts in 2010 – AM General, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, and ITT.
“Indiana is a great place to do business, and we believe that the new Aerospace and Defense Council can help make it even better,” said Mark Rhodes, Rolls-Royce Vice-President of Engineering and Technology. “We see opportunities to collaborate on common workforce needs, advocate for pro-growth public policy, and to encourage more supplier relationships in the state.”
Beyond the continued success of Indiana’s major aerospace and defense companies, the IADC will focus on broadening the state’s contractor base, helping smaller companies enter the market and compete for more contracts.
“For smaller contractors and suppliers to prime contractors, networking and knowledge are critical,” said Pete Bitar, President of Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems, an Anderson-based firm that has pioneered ‘directed energy’ technologies with several military applications. “We need venues to build relationships with potential partners and customers, and help navigating the procurement and contracting processes that exist with federal agencies – the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and NASA.
“If the IADC can provide these sorts of resources, it will quickly become a catalyst to diversify and grow Indiana’s defense and aerospace industries.”
The Indiana Aerospace and Defense Council is modeled after the successful Logistics Council created by Conexus Indiana in 2008. The Logistics Council brought together industry leaders and solicited their input on a comprehensive strategic plan to strengthen the sector, and the IADC envisions a similar result with aerospace and defense companies.
“If you want a plan to help Indiana’s defense and aerospace companies be more competitive, you harness the expertise of industry first,” said Steve Dwyer, President & CEO of Conexus Indiana and former Chief Operating Officer of Rolls-Royce North America. “These efforts work best not with academic studies, but with private sector leaders contributing ideas and working together to implement them.”
The first meeting of the IADC included participants from AM General, Rolls Royce, Raytheon, ITT Communications, BAE Systems, Allison Transmission, Northrup Grumman, SAIC Inc., Tri Star Engineering, Ultra Electronics – USSI, Aero Engine Controls, Stimulus Engineering, Sherry Laboratories, Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems, Riverside Manufacturing, Praxair Surface Technologies, and Purdue University, along with representatives from the IEDC.
The IADC will be executed by Conexus with major funding from the IEDC, and staffed by Project Director Ryan Metzing, an Indianapolis attorney. Courtney Zaugg, formerly Director of International Economic Development with DevelopIndy, will serve as Director of Industry Research for the Council.
Conexus Indiana is the state’s advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana a global leader in high-growth, high-tech industries. Conexus is focused on strategic priorities like workforce development, creating new industry partnerships and promoting Indiana’s competitive advantages. Learn more at www.ConexusIndiana.com.
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Indianapolis Star | August 13, 2011
Indiana’s logistics industry received high marks from the 2011 Manufacturing & Logistics Report Card, earning an “A” grade in the annual study compiled by the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research. This is credited largely to a tax and legislative environment that promotes business growth, and geographical and infrastructure advantages that make it easy and cost effective to move goods to and from the state.
However, Indiana’s human capital received a “C” in the report, identifying a primary challenge for continued growth in these industries. In order to fully realize Indiana’s potential and capture market share in the logistics industry, we need to foster strong partnerships between industry leaders and educators to strengthen the capabilities and competencies of our workforce.
This is central to our mission at Conexus Indiana, where we have been working to bridge the gap between the classroom and the modern manufacturing facility or distribution center. Logistics is big business in Indiana, employing more than 250,000 Hoosiers, with 75,000 more employed in logistics careers by Indiana manufacturers. Overall, Indiana’s logistics employment rate is 60 percent higher than the national average.
If we want to see this trend continue, we must ensure our workforce is prepared with the skills logistics employers are looking for. Conexus has developed close partnerships with secondary and post-secondary educators to provide real-world training and meaningful certifications to tomorrow’s workers.
Most recently, Conexus partnered with Harrison College to create an associate’s degree program in logistics. The program, which will begin in September, is the first logistics associates degree program in the state with curriculum designed with direct input from industry leaders. Jim Jelinek, director of operations at Langham Logistics, and Rick Weber, vice president, operations, at Venture Logistics, were instrumental in developing the coursework. The new program is uniquely designed to provide students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in logistics, which will in turn help position Indiana as a global leader in this important industry.
Harrison College’s logistics program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory and application related to the advanced demand of planning and designing systems for moving goods and services. Students will collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions and select the most appropriate course of action for product and service delivery. Graduates of the program will be prepared to serve as supervisors, managers, analysts, logisticians, and other leadership roles in the logistics industry.
Upon completion of the logistics program, Harrison College graduates will be able to efficiently plan, organize, and design logistical support activities, develop project management documents, identify strategies for fostering relationships with external and internal stakeholders , and will have thorough knowledge of local and international laws governing logistics activities. Graduates will also be empowered to create new efficiencies through innovation—a key contributor to continued growth in the industry.
At the high school level, Conexus Indiana has developed a logistics skills template with direct input from human resources and operations executives representing all sectors of the logistics industry. The skills template has received support from more than 50 superintendents and career center directors throughout the state for implementation in the classroom, and will provide students a solid education in logistics and common issues faced by today’s logistics employees.
Conexus Indiana’s Dream It. Do It. initiative takes the next step of recruiting students into these programs by identifying “Champions” at local high schools and careers centers who can help steer interested students toward appropriate training opportunities. Dream It. Do It. Champions are charged with showing students that today’s advanced manufacturing and logistics careers are no longer dark, dreary, or monotonous, but rather are fast-paced, high-tech and high-paying careers.
This fall, Conexus will bring industry and academia even closer together through the A+ Partners program, which pairs schools with local logistics and advanced manufacturing employers to provide guest speakers, facility tours, apprenticeships, and other learning opportunities.
These are the types of partnerships that will be essential to creating relevant, industry-approved educational pathways that will prepare young Hoosiers for tomorrow’s career opportunities and ensuring Indiana remains competitive in the global economy. It is encouraging that institutions like Harrison College and the state’s top logistics executives are eager to work together to create these educational opportunities. It is an approach that will pay off by supporting students’ career aspirations and helping Indiana grow its leadership position in logistics, nationally and globally.
Claudia Cummings
Vice President, Education, Workforce and Community Programs, Conexus Indiana
Contact: Chris Watts, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership/Conexus Indiana
Phone: 317.464-2237 or 317.514-3184 E-mail: cwatts@cincorp.com
Indiana scores 'A's on 2011 Manufacturing & Logistics Report Card, but poor showing on workforce threatens future growth
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 10, 2011) Conexus Indiana and the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research today released the 2011 Indiana Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card, an annual "grading" of the strengths, challenges and opportunities impacting the two industries that collectively employ nearly one of every four Hoosiers.
This year's Report Card confirms that Indiana's strengths in 'making and moving' products have buoyed the state's economic recovery. Indiana continues to rank among the top tier of states in manufacturing and logistics employment, and Ball State economists predict that the next 12 months will be a "record year" for manufacturing in the state. Indiana's manufacturing employment has risen by 4.6% since the end of the recession.
The Report Card gives Indiana overall 'A' grades in Manufacturing Industry (ranking first among states in share of the economy focused on manufacturing), Logistics Industry, Global Position (measuring manufacturing exports and foreign investment) and Tax Climate. The educational attainment of the Hoosier workforce, however, continues to be a long-term concern.
The state's 'C' grade in Human Capital is a step forward from last year's C-, based on strong enrollment in community college programs and improved high school graduation rates. But Indiana's adult population continues to rank among the least-educated in the nation, leaving Hoosier manufacturing and logistics firms struggling to find qualified applicants for jobs that demand increasingly advanced skills.
"This year's Report Card reiterates that Indiana must do a better preparing the next generation of manufacturing and logistics workers," said Steve Dwyer, Conexus Indiana's President & CEO. "Today's jobs aren't about standing at assembly lines - they're about running computerized equipment and robotic systems, about teamwork and problem-solving.
"We have to give introduce young Hoosiers to these careers early on, and give them opportunities to acquire the skills they need at all levels to create the pipeline of talent that manufacturing and logistics employers need to grow."
As the state's manufacturing and logistics initiative, Conexus Indiana is working with its corporate and academic partners to develop industry-endorsed educational programs, and marketing the careers to young people through its 'Dream It. Do It.' marketing campaign (at www.DreamItDoItIndiana.com).
The state's 'A' in Logistics Industry was a first in the four-year history of the Report Card, up from a B+ in 2010 based on stronger infrastructure investment relative to other states. Conexus Indiana has prioritized and advocated for critical investments through its Indiana Logistics Council, an industry forum that gathers input from logistics employers across the state.
"Indiana starts with a competitive advantage in logistics based on our position as the 'Crossroads of America,'" Dwyer noted. "But we have to keep making smart choices to keep our edge."
Other key findings from the 2011 Indiana Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card:
- Indiana ranks second among states in per capita manufacturing employment and 9th in logistics employment;
- Indiana ranks first in per capita income derived from foreign-owned manufacturing operations, 9th in manufacturing exports per capita and 13th in export growth;
- Indiana scored a 'C-' in Benefit Costs, based on poor rankings in healthcare and fringe benefit costs;
- Indiana generally ranks in the top tier of states in terms of tax rates - and the recently-enacted corporate income tax cut should bolster the state's current ranking of 21st in corporate taxes;
- The state's 'C' grade in Productivity and Innovation represents a mixed-bag of indicators, with strong rankings in manufacturing productivity (9th) and R&D investment (15th) offset by poor performance in patents-per-capita (32nd);
- With rankings of 31st in percentage of the workforce with a high school diploma or greater, 42nd in college-educated workers, and 26th in younger workers with a two-year degree, human capital remains Indiana's biggest long-term hurdle to future manufacturing and logistics growth.
"This year's analysis shows that Indiana is clearly still a manufacturing state that is taking advantage of its central location and pro-growth business climate," said Michael Hicks, Director of the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research and primary author of the Report Card. "But I'd echo the warning that every investor has heard - 'Past performance is no guarantee of future results.' Policymakers need to focus on areas like workforce development and healthcare costs to maintain our competitiveness."
Launched by the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Conexus Indiana is the state's advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana a global leader. Conexus is focused on strategic priorities like workforce development, creating new industry partnerships and promoting Indiana's advantages in manufacturing and logistics. Learn more at www.ConexusIndiana.com.
Finding good jobs starts with training (full article)
By: Steven Dwyer, President and CEO, Conexus Indiana and Thomas Snyder, President, Ivy Tech Community College
Posted: May 2, 2011
Website: www.indystar.com
Hoosiers can be proud that our economy is based on making and moving real products: We rank No. 1 among states in manufacturing employment per capita, ninth in logistics jobs. From lifesaving medicines to the latest jet engines, from electric cars to artificial knees, a growing number of today's high-tech products have "Made in Indiana" stamped on them.
But today's manufacturing and logistics operations aren't like the factories and warehouses of the past. They're filled with computerized equipment and robotics systems, orchestrated by sophisticated supply chain software. Their competition is global, so productivity and innovation are essential.
Workers need more advanced skills to be tech-savvy problem-solvers who work on a team, not at an assembly line. And these workers are getting harder to find. As more and more baby boomers retire, employers are scrambling to find replacements. In 2010, the manufacturing sector had the largest gap between open positions and new hires.
The issue isn't necessarily money. Every year, taxpayers spend billions on workforce development and education programs designed to prepare Americans for employment. Industry organizations and individual companies spend billions more.
But for all this investment, there is no consistent national system for assessing and cataloguing industry training certifications, and no systematic effort to ensure that these certifications are teaching the skills that manufacturing and logistics companies need today.
A recent survey of employers by Conexus Indiana, the state's manufacturing and logistics initiative, showed that 68 percent of respondents agree that employee readiness is a problem for their companies, but that they largely lack confidence in and awareness of the certification programs that purport to prepare workers for these jobs.
There's a movement under way to address this issue and create a national system of "industry-approved" credentials. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., has introduced the AMERICA Works Act that would prioritize federal workforce training funding for programs that teach toward a nationally portable, industry-recognized credential, including those endorsed by the Manufacturing Institute, the educational arm of the National Association of Manufacturers. The act would ensure that taxpayer dollars flow primarily to programs that have the support of those doing the hiring.
For its part, the Manufacturing Institute is redoubling its efforts to make sure that a national set of industry certifications exists to meet the needs of the private sector. The institute and state-level partners are working to create a set of portable credentials that are more relevant to manufacturing and logistics companies across the country.
As the most manufacturing-intensive state in the union, Indiana was among the first to sign on to this important project. Conexus Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College are leading the way in the effort to collect input from Hoosier manufacturers and logistics companies and offer our ideas on the most critical skill gaps confronting industry.
Donnelly, Ivy Tech, the Manufacturing Institute and Conexus Indiana are helping Hoosier workers earn the skills they need to compete for today's jobs, supplying manufacturing and logistics companies with the human capital they need to grow. These efforts could pay economic dividends in Indiana for generations to come.
Snyder is president of Ivy Tech Community College; Dwyer is President and CEO of Conexus Indiana.
HOLT: New York threatens to ballast Indiana exports (full article)
By: David Holt, Vice President of Operations and Business Development, Conexus Indiana
Posted: April 2, 2011
Website: www.IBJ.com
It's no secret that Indiana's unmatched interstate access and extensive rail network have earned the state a reputation as the Crossroads of America, but Indiana's waterborne shipping industry also plays a vital role in the state's position as a logistics powerhouse.
Indiana ranks 15th nationally in terms of foreign and domestic waterborne shipping, with key ports on the Ohio River and Great Lakes.
However, recently adopted regulations in New York governing the discharge of ballast water-the water cargo ships take on to maintain stability when not fully loaded-threatens to cut off one of Indiana's key gateways, the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
In 2004, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the maritime arm of the United Nations that coordinates international shipping policy, crafted an international treaty calling for ballast treatment technology on all vessels operating throughout the world. The world's shipping industry supports these requirements.
Because Congress failed to enact domestic legislation implementing the IMO agreement, every Great Lakes state, including Indiana, was left to adopt its own ballast water discharge regulations. Indiana, and the other Great Lakes states, adopted regulations mirroring the IMO requirements.
The new regulations passed by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) require that by Jan. 1, 2013, all vessels operating in New York waters must clean and treat ballast water to a standard 100 times greater than those established by the IMO-meaning discharged ballast water would be cleaner than the tap water in the average American home.
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Indiana seeks to become player in cargo flights (full article)
Posted: March 27, 2011
Website: www.IBJ.com
The state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" wants to become a preferred landing spot for cargo planes, but industry leaders say Indiana could have a tough time attracting flights from neighboring states because many airports are competing for the same business and freight companies are resistant to change.
The effort to attract flights from Chicago's busy O'Hare International Airport is the latest salvo in Indiana's effort to use tax cuts to draw business from Illinois, which has been raising taxes because of its state budget crisis.
State Sen. Tom Wyss, R-Fort Wayne, introduced a bill in the Indiana General Assembly that would have provided a 50 percent tax credit to companies investing in transportation or logistics operations.
The bill was stripped of most of its funding in the Senate because of budget concerns, but Wyss said he hopes some month will be restored in the House after Democrats end a month-long boycott.
Bart Giesler, executive director of the Aviation Association of Indiana, said Indiana is an ideal spot for a freight hub.
"Chicago is just a bottleneck, whether it's at the airport or all the congestion on the roads," Giesler said. "We think if you land in Indiana you can bypass all that and lower the distribution costs."
Most of Indiana's airports are operating well below capacity. For example, Fort Wayne International Airport is at about 30 percent capacity, executive director Tory Richardson said.
Business advocates are working with companies on devising ways to increase the use of Indiana airports and those airports are working to get the word out that they have room for growth.
"We're looking at how do we change this trend of these flights going through Chicago and get this stuff going to Indy, or to Gary or to South Bend?" said David Holt, vice president of operations and business development for Conexus Indiana, a not-for-profit organization that works to boost the state's manufacturing and logistics industries.
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Shipping Shakeup (full video)
Posted: March 27, 2011
Website: www.InsideINdianaBusiness.com
Conexus Indiana's Vice President of Operations and Business Development, David Holt, was interviewed on Inside INdiana Business. Holt discussed the implications of shipping regulations being imposed by the State of New York on ships travelling through the Great Lakes.
To view the full discussion click here.
Indiana Supplier INsight database marks a year of success helping Hoosiers to business with Hoosiers
Contact: Chris Watts, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership / Conexus Indiana
Phone: 317 514-3784 Email: cwatts@cincorp.com
Indiana Supplier INsight database marks a year of success helping Hoosiers do business with Hoosiers
With support from IEDC, other partners, the Conexus Indiana online portal attracts more than 6,000 Indiana companies seeking in-state supply chain opportunities
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 10, 2011) In March 2010, the Conexus Indiana manufacturing and logistics initiative launched Indiana Supplier INsight, a web-based network that links Indiana firms with potential suppliers within the state - streamlining supply chains and helping Hoosiers do business with Hoosiers.
A year later, with support from partners including the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Secretary of State, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and the Indiana Department of Administration, the online tool has generated some impressive results.
More than 6,000 Hoosier businesses have registered on Indiana Supplier INsight since its inception. An additional 288 out-of-state firms have also registered, showing that Supplier INsight is also a global resource for finding qualified Indiana companies. More than 1,800 of the registrants are diversity firms, making the site one of the state's top resources for women- and minority-owned businesses.
Taking advantage of this new way to identify and connect with Indiana suppliers, more than 150 procurement opportunities have been posted on Supplier INsight, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts for Hoosier companies.
"We're very pleased with the response to Indiana Supplier INsight," said Steve Dwyer, President & CEO of Conexus. "It certainly demonstrates that there was an unmet need to be filled, and it's gratifying to work with the IEDC and our other partners to keep more business opportunities within the state and connect worthy companies with new customers."
While Conexus Indiana is focused on the manufacturing and logistics sectors, Indiana Supplier INsight is a tool for making connections between firms of all industries, including professional service providers. The free service stores information on registered businesses, and allows users to access the platform online to search for Indiana suppliers, using categories like capability, location, industry classification and women- or minority-owned certifications. At the same time, suppliers can search for procurement opportunities that match their area of expertise and express interest in submitting a bid.
Companies registered on the site are also invited to monthly networking events as well as workshops on topics like pursuing state and federal contract opportunities.
Those interested in registering on or supporting Indiana Supplier INsight can visit www.ConexusIndiana.com and click on the 'Indiana Supplier INsight' link on the left side of the homepage.
Conexus Indiana is the state's advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana a global leader in high-growth, high-tech industries. Conexus is focused on strategic priorities like workforce development, creating new industry partnerships and promoting Indiana's competitive advantages.
February 18, 2011
News Release
INDIANAPOLIS – Are you looking for ways to reduce shipping costs for your manufacturing business? Learn how to manage international logistics as a way to save money, streamline processes and give your business a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. On March 9, 2011, Conexus Indiana is sponsoring "International Logistics 101 - Saving on Shipping Costs," presented by a panel of specialists from Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics. The presentation will help manufacturers learn how to reduce the costs of international shipping through logistics management. The event, part of the Conexus Manufacturing Connections quarterly luncheon series, will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the downtown offices of Bingham McHale.
"Indiana manufacturers need to expand into international markets, and in order to do so, they also need the tools to thrive in those markets," said Steve Dwyer, President of Conexus Indiana. "By learning how to manage international logistics, manufacturers can reduce shipping costs and become more competitive in the global marketplace."
This session is the first of four luncheons in Conexus Indiana’s Manufacturing Connections 2011 series. All events will be hosted by Bingham McHale. Registration is available at https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=CONE11E&OID=130 or by contacting Deborah Brechtel at 317-968-5333.
Conexus Indiana is a statewide initiative focused on advanced manufacturing and logistics industries across Indiana. Under the umbrella of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), Conexus Indiana dedicated to growing the state’s manufacturing and logistics sectors through a focus on strategic workforce development, forming new industry partnerships and promoting Indiana’s advantages and opportunities.
Bingham McHale LLP is a multidisciplinary business law firm serving regional, national and international clients, with offices in Indianapolis, Jasper and Vincennes, Ind. Bingham McHale LLP attorneys were ranked first tier in Indianapolis in nine categories by The Best Lawyers in America 2010.
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