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Indiana on the Global Stage: Insights from the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2025 in Indianapolis

Earlier this month, Indianapolis took center stage as thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and innovation ecosystem builders from over 140 countries gathered for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2025. The […]

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights: The Transformative Potential of Generative AI Across the State’s Most Critical Industries

Summary: The Indiana Chamber’s recent report outlines the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI) across the state’s most critical industries—advanced manufacturing, logistics and transportation, life sciences, and agbioscience. Among these, […]

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Investing in the Future of Manufacturing: A Deeper Look at the 2025 Education Readiness Grants Recipients

At Conexus Indiana, we know that preparing the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent starts with aligning education to the needs of industry. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring students […]

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Hardtech Innovators Network Tackles New Product Development Frameworks at Fort Wayne’s Electric Works

On May 8, the Hardtech Innovators Network gathered at Electric Works in Fort Wayne to explore one of innovation’s toughest challenges: frameworks and best practices for new product development.  Hosted […]

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Conexus Indiana names 2025 Rising 30 cohort of emerging industry leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2025) Conexus Indiana today announced its fifth annual Rising 30 class, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant early-career contributions to Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) sectors.

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Industry Insights: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Tech Adoption

A new study led by Purdue University researchers reveals that adopting advanced technologies like AI and smart manufacturing tools isn’t just a technical hurdle, it’s a cultural, financial, and workforce […]

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Career and Technical Education Awards $1.1 Million in Education Readiness Grants

Grant expands access to Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology CTE programs (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (Commission) has awarded 11 Career and Technical Education (CTE) districts or […]

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Readying Indiana for the Future of AV Freight

AV Freight Readiness Assessment outlines key learnings for infrastructure and logistics leaders As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is a pivotal player shaping the future of freight in the United […]

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Industry Insights: New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Workforce Upskilling in Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College’s recent report, titled Indiana’s Workforce Transformation: Understanding the Need for Upskilling and Reskilling in a Changing Economy, highlights a critical challenge for Indiana’s economy: nearly 70% […]

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Conexus Indiana welcomes Jay Wirts as President and CEO

Indianapolis, IN (March 28, 2025) – Following a national search, Conexus Indiana, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries, today announced the appointment of Jay […]

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Exploring the Swiss Apprenticeship Model: Insights from Conexus’ SVP of Talent Strategy & Programming

Earlier this month, PJ McGrew, Conexus Indiana’s Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Programming, had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland with the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and Ascend […]

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