Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Our Korea Office team, Julie Kim and Max Kim, shared Indiana’s growing advanced manufacturing and battery ecosystem at #Interbattery, the world's leading battery conference. Excited to keep building global partnerships for Indiana’s future.

Indiana’s economic development strategy continues to pay dividends for Hoosiers, creating new high-wage, high-growth career opportunities while reducing the burden of these jobs on taxpayers. In addition to creating new jobs, we are delivering on our promise to encourage regional strategy and decision making and to lift up entrepreneurs and small business owners.

IEDC's Q1 board meeting highlighted Indiana's strong 2026 momentum. Record-high wages ($45.34/hr), 1,368 new committed jobs & lower incentive costs. Updates also covered entrepreneurship support, new small business programs, and major READI progress. More: iedc.in.gov/events/news/de…

Power Up Indiana is helping employers strengthen teams and grow wages. @ShielSextonCo has shown what’s possible. Their upskilling culture drives 45 promotions a year, long-term loyalty and stronger client relationships. Learn more from @WorkforceIND: powerup.dwd.in.gov

Food logistics provider, @NewCold_HQ, is expanding its presence in Boone County again with a more than $500 million investments to build and equip a new facility in Lebanon, which will create more than 200 new jobs by the end of 2028. Learn more via @IIB: ow.ly/4xp650YveG3

Indiana is making a historic investment in ag and life sciences. Today, @GovBraun announced a $1B commitment to drive innovation and create 100,000 new high‑wage jobs statewide. Big momentum for the One Health economy. events.in.gov/event/gov-brau…

ICYMI: Hanjung America is bringing its first U.S. manufacturing facility to Huntington, Indiana. This will create 300+ high‑wage jobs with growth expected beyond 440. A big step forward for the Hoosier state’s advanced manufacturing sector. wane.com/top-stories/so…

At 15, Caylyn Pruitt turned a pandemic hobby into CayPops Bakery. She’s now sold 37k+ treats, expanded to Kentucky, hired a team, and is finishing her entrepreneurship degree at @IvyTechCC. She’s helping others launch too. Read her story: iedc.in.gov/entrepreneursh…

IEDC’s Chris Jeffers, Jan Schuler-Hicks and Andrea Lendy joined Roger Howard from @GovBraun’s office and partners at the 2026 @RadiusIndiana Stakeholder Luncheon. Grateful for the collaboration driving momentum and economic growth across southern Indiana.

We're excited to support IDEA WEEK on April 22! Hear from Stephanie Kabel (IEDC), Brian Schutt (Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation), and Alan Steele (ISBDC) as they share Indiana’s top tools and resources for business growth. Learn more: ideaweek.com/events-2026/

Great visits with @GovBraun and our BR&E team this month, meeting with Incipio Devices and Impact CNC. These companies in Northeast Indiana continue to grow, invest locally and partner with the IEDC to support Indiana’s workforce and communities.

Indiana is unlocking new economic growth. The new container facilities at @PortsofIndiana–Burns Harbor will boost Midwest supply chains, attract investment and strengthen Indiana's global connectivity. More here: portsofindiana.com/locations/cont…

A subsidiary of Hanjung NCS has announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing location in Huntington where it will be making energy storage system components at the location, creating more than 300 jobs. Learn more via @IIB: ow.ly/QELQ50YrLMF

Indiana hosted its first ETA Conference at @butleru, bringing entrepreneurs & business leaders together to support the future of locally owned businesses. @GovBraun joined the event to highlight ETA as a key strategy for keeping jobs and ownership rooted in Hoosier communities.

Huge news: GE Aerospace is investing $65 million in their Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Terre Haute sites, further building on last year's investment. Across Indiana, the company employs 880 Hoosiers. Indiana is open for business!

We’re at @butleru with our friends from the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Indiana’s first ETA Conference, supporting Hoosier entrepreneurs and the future of locally owned businesses. ETA helps keep Hoosier Main Street strong as ownership transitions accelerate.

BR&E visited RDM Shrimp in Fowler, one of the first indoor shrimp farms in the U.S., operating in Indiana for 15 years. Another example of the unique, innovative businesses growing across the Hoosier state. We're committed to helping Hoosier entrepreneurs grow.

Barker Brewhouse turned a dusty Evansville building into a packed, dog‑friendly taphouse. They did it with help from the Southwest Indiana SBDC & they're featured in our Entrepreneurship Indiana Yearbook. Hoosier grit and a community that keeps showing up. iedc.in.gov/entrepreneursh…

Sports + economic momentum = Indiana’s formula for major wins. Westfield growing. Fort Wayne building. @awscloud, @JohnDeere, Nippon Steel investing big. Indiana plays to win. From @SiteSelection - How Indiana Leverages Sports for Economic Growth: siteselection.com/indiana-how-in…