As a proud IU guy, it's tough to keep posting about all the
@LifeAtPurdue
wins, but this one is big! This agreement further advances semiconductor research in Indiana, securing our position as the heart of the Silicon Heartland. Congrats,
@PurduePresident
!
#INTaiwan
| It was an honor to meet Taiwan President
@iingwen
today. Inspired by the unparalleled opportunities to further educational and economic progress between
#Indiana
and
#Taiwan
.
#INTaiwan
| Grateful for amazing conversations with Taiwanese business leaders at
@AmChamTaiwan
dinner today. We’ll leave
#Taiwan
later this week even more inspired to propel Indiana’s economy with like-minded partners. Excited for opportunities to advance our economies together.
Proud to depart this chapter of public service, leaving behind a pipeline of future-focused, high-wage industries exceeding $100 billion in potential capital investments. I’m confident that the
@Indiana_EDC
team will continue the progress of the last 2 years.
#ChambersofCommerce
#INTaiwan
| Energized by the 4 MOUs signed during our time in Taiwan, representing our talent pipelines powered by
@LifeAtPurdue
, top Taiwanese talent at
@NYCU_official
&
@NCKU_official
, & at companies like Wistron,
@MediaTek
. Building a 21st century, global economy - together.
This morning, I'm at
@FollowAndretti
's HQ where
@Indiana_EDC
is part of a workshop with Andretti and
@DHLexpress
aimed at growing businesses. Andretti Autosport's planned world headquarters in Fishers is a great example of how companies can work with Indiana to expand and thrive.
Congratulations to
@lifeatpurdue
on being named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies – No. 16 overall and No. 1 in education. Purdue’s advancements in microelectronics are critical as we work to make Indiana the epicenter of the Silicon Heartland.
Welcome home,
@Corteva
! This innovative, forward-focused company moving their global HQ to Indianapolis is a testament to our state's strong life sciences sector, business-friendly environment, and global connectivity.
Corteva announced its existing Indianapolis site is now the company’s global headquarters to “bring us closer to our operations, our technology, and our customers, while optimizing our flexibility,” said Corteva CEO Chuck Magro.
Great things are happening in Indiana, and READI will position the
#Hoosier
state to compete across the national economic landscape.
@Indiana_EDC
#IndianaREADI
Indiana is rolling! This year, Indiana has received a record $22.2 billion in capital investment and attracted two new industries to the
#HoosierState
. We're truly building a global economy of the future. Can't wait to see what the team at the
@Indiana_EDC
will accomplish in '23.
I have never been more optimistic about the economic future of our great state as we enter 2022. Indiana is winning in innumerable ways.
@GovHolcomb
and I are passionate about running faster and aiming even higher to create an economy of the future that serves all
#Hoosiers
.
.
@GovHolcomb
and I are impressed with and appreciative of the hard work and collaborative energy invested in the
#IndianaREADI
proposals received by 17 thoughtful regional teams - can’t wait to dig in!
Feeling grateful and nostalgic as I prepare to close this chapter of public service. In the coming days, I’ll be reflecting here on some of my best memories and the team’s biggest accomplishments during my time at the
@Indiana_EDC
.
#ChambersOfCommerce
Indiana’s leadership in autonomous racing is on exhibit at
#CES2022
, a global stage for high-tech talent and innovation. We are speeding ahead toward the commercialization of automation!
#INatCES2022
Indiana is
#6
for inbound migration… you wouldn’t know it if you listened to some. We need to be much better at telling our own story, because it’s a great one and people are moving here to get a piece for themselves.
The
#Indy500
green flag has made it to the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Cannot wait for the 107th running. Just another opportunity for us to show the world why
#Indiana
is a great place to live and do business.
#GreenFlagRelay
@IMS
Congratulations to the 17 regional READI recipients, representing all of Indiana’s 92 counties, whose hard work strategically envisioning the future of your areas of the state will pay dividends for years to come.
#IndianaREADI
Today, during our Q4 board meeting with
@GovHolcomb
and
@SecChambersIN
, we were excited to present $500 million in READI program funding to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties.
#IndianaREADI
Great day in Bloomington yesterday, learning about
@IndianaUniv
’s leadership in global technology and leading-edge innovation in the cyber and computing spaces!
#BigRed200
Shovels are in the ground at
#Indiana
’s epicenter of global innovation, LEAP Lebanon!
@LillyPad
’s $3.7 billion investment in manufacturing facilities will result in 700 new high-paying careers for Hoosiers.
#INSweden
|
@Saab
CEO Micael Johansson hosted
@GovHolcomb
and I along with Swedish business leaders to further collaborate on how Indiana can invest in industry-changing technologies that promote defense and national security.
Congratulations to
@Elanco
on breaking ground today at the site of their new global HQ in Indianapolis! This partnership between the State, the City of Indianapolis, and Elanco will revitalize a community and cement Indiana’s reputation as the epicenter of Animal Life Sciences.
Excited to be part of history in the making today as Indiana hosts
@IndyAChallenge
Powered by
@Cisco
, the first autonomous racecar competition at the famed
@IMS
, driving the future of industry forward and allowing innovation to go further here in the
#Hoosier
state!
#IAC2021
🏎
Today, I'm at the first Engage Indiana event of the year in Evansville. These are always energizing events where we can reflect on progress and look forward to opportunities for the Hoosier state and today, especially, southern Indiana.
Last year, Indiana secured a record $22.2 billion in capital investment. And that’s up to $30 billion+ including the first half of ‘23. I’m confident the team at
@Indiana_EDC
will keep breaking records. Can’t wait to see what they do next.
#ChambersOfCommerce
.
@IndyAChallenge
is a perfect example of what Indiana brings to the table when it comes to innovation, talent and growth. We will continue to invest in forward-looking sectors, industries and workforce, accelerating technology and innovation in all corners of the state.
#IAC2021
#ICYMI
: 9 teams representing 21 global universities from 9 countries competed for a $1M prize in the
@IndyAChallenge
Powered by
@Cisco
, the first autonomous racecar competition at the famed
@IMS
.
@TU_Muenchen
won with the fastest 2-lap average speed of 135.944 mph!
#IAC2021
There are so many great employers throughout Indiana. It's great to see some of them get recognized by
@forbes
. Indiana has the workforce needed for a company to succeed.
As the week winds down, it's gratifying to see progress made, problems solved, goals exceeded and friendships formed through our effort to create a more prosperous economy for all Hoosiers. Grateful to have been a small part of it.
#ChambersOfCommerce
Did you know over 70% of IEDC deals are to help grow companies already in Indiana? Companies like Eli Lilly, Rolls-Royce, Stellantis, GM, Elanco and Corteva decided to grow here in '22. We worked to show them that they can expand and have a great workforce. Planning more in ’23!
Revved up to see
@IndyAChallenge
’s most advanced autonomous racecar compete in today’s first-ever, high-speed, head-to-head passing competition at
#CES2022
! Indiana is a powerhouse for innovation, talent and growth.
#INatCES2022
It was an honor for
@GovHolcomb
and me to meet with Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova in Washington, D.C., this week. Indiana stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and we offer support to fellow Hoosier
@OMarkarova
and her team. 🇺🇦
#INMonaco
| Great day at the 2022 Monaco E-Prix engaging international leaders to discuss battery technology, innovation, and start-up/scale-up business. Today’s race was full speed, just like Indiana’s focus on sustainability and national leadership in the energy transition.
Great chatting with
@GerryDick
about the interest we've generated from future-focused companies in this exceptional product we call the state of
#Indiana
. Hopeful my entrepreneurial journey can inspire others to take risks & build their own dreams right here in the Hoosier state.
“I think I was 15 when we bought our first two vehicles, so I couldn't even drive the trucks.” Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers talks entrepreneurship, risk taking and what's next for Indiana. LISTEN:
@IIB
#podcast
@SecChambersIN
@Indiana_EDC
Indiana is focused on driving the future of industry forward – now more than ever – and it’s an honor to be in the passenger seat, helping advance the industries of tomorrow
@IRE2seater
@IMS
We want to congratulate our VP of Real Estate Development Vincent Ash on being named a finalist in Indy's Best and Brightest by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana! Finalists are excellent role models for youth and Vincent is definitely deserving!
Indiana & company-partners are creating a sustainable future for Hoosier residents & communities. Ranked No. 4 by
@USCleanPower
, we’re a national leader in clean energy and we’re striving to power more Hoosier jobs & opportunities through the energy transition.
#5Es
#ShootHigher
The U.S. now has more than 200 GW of total operating utility-scale clean power capacity, and it will soon be adding 120 GW more, according to a new report from
@USCleanPower
.
These are the top 10 states building America’s renewable energy resources:
There's so much growth happening in and around the Greater Lafayette region. That's where I am today for the latest Engage Indiana event. From Indiana's booming semiconductor sector to READI projects improving quality of life for Hoosiers, we must keep this momentum going.
.
@Indiana_EDC
's focus on building an economy of the future is creating incredible opportunities for Hoosiers and solidifying IN's lead in the EV space. Proud to welcome
@GM
and
#SamsungSDI
’s new $3B+ battery plant that will bring decades of economic growth for Indiana.
Thank you to
@ICANdogs
for visiting the
@Indiana_EDC
office yesterday. These two cute dogs are going through training right now and will eventually help and support Hoosiers! As a dog owner myself, seeing these two at the office was a great start to the day!
It was an honor to meet with my counterpart from Ontario
@VictorFedeli
to discuss how to further bridge the Indiana-Ontario economy and foster robust cross-border trade. Thank you for your hospitality and for helping bring the world to Indiana and take Indiana to the world! 🇨🇦🌎
Got a tour of
@DallaraGroup
's factory in Speedway yesterday. Just incredible the tech that's on display here. Thanks to Stefano DePonti, CEO and GM of Dallara USA, for the tour. Just more proof that
#Indiana
is for winners.🏁
More manufacturing moving from overseas to
#Indiana
! Great to see
@subaru_usa
bring Crosstrek production to Lafayette. Their growing investment in our state continues to provide meaningful careers for Hoosiers.
I’m with racing legends today as we break ground on
@FollowAndretti
’s new universal motorsports headquarters in Fishers. This further solidifies Indiana as the Racing Capital of the World.
We're working hard to bring exciting, future-focused projects and high-paying careers to
#Indiana
, and the results speak for themselves. These mid-year results bring Indiana to $30B in commuted capital investment in just the last six quarters. We aren’t slowing down.
Congratulations to South Bend-based
@SimbaChain
on securing $25 million in Series A funding! Simba Chain is another terrific example of the innovative, cutting-edge tech companies transforming IN's economy, paving the way for our state’s future.
@NotreDame
@ElevateIN
@IN3Indiana
Thank you to the Mitch Daniels Leadership Forum for inviting me to speak today - some really insightful and important questions from the group left me feeling energized and hopeful about Indiana's future.
Madam C.J. Walker embodied the entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to become the first Black woman millionaire in America, eventually establishing her company’s national headquarters in Indianapolis.
Had good conversations today in Paris on how Indiana can help companies increase capacity and adapt to the energy transition. There are 57 French-owned companies operating in Indiana. We want them to succeed and grow. The Hoosier workforce is ready!
We continue to engage with
@gener8tor
and other partners across Indiana to expand our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and establish the
#Hoosier
state as the premier destination for entrepreneurs, delivering more new business startups and business successes!
Congratulations to The Bread Guy,
@BecomeDistinct1
, Griffy’s Art Supply, Language Matters Programs and
@sipandsharewine
on becoming the first cohort of
#Hoosier
small businesses to graduate from
@gener8tor
's gBeta Main Street program!
The investments in tools for economic development and Indiana's education system along with continued support for READI projects announced in
@GovHolcomb
's 2023 Next Level Agenda will make Indiana's workforce and economy even stronger.
Encouraging to see two Indiana undergraduate universities named to
@PitchBook
’s list of top 50 colleges for founders. Thank you for your dedication to catalyzing entrepreneurship and innovation – keep going,
@LifeAtPurdue
and
@IndianaUniv
!
Today, years of hard work and dedication by these university researchers and students are inspiring hundreds of
#STEM
students from all corners of our state, encouraging the next generation of risk-takers and entrepreneurs to work, live, play, study and stay in Indiana.
#IAC2021
✅ $632 million investment by
@GM
in the Fort Wayne Assembly plant yesterday.
✅ GM and
#SamsungSDI
choose New Carlisle for a $3B+ EV battery plant.
Felt pretty good driving my
@Chevrolet
today. The
@Indiana_EDC
's 5E strategy is driving Indiana to a bright future!
It was an honor to speak with some of Indiana’s young, bright minds who continue inspiring me to make sure
#Indiana
is the best place to live, work and stay!
Indiana is tackling head on the challenge of keeping talent in-state.
@SecChambersIN
met with
@pphssouthbend
students to discuss their post-secondary plans and realities they face. Real conversations lead to real outcomes and opportunities for
#Hoosier
students!
@Indiana_EDC
We are ambitious in our vision for Indiana and the role we play in the global economy. That's why we hosted the inaugural IN Global Economic Summit in 2022 and why the team is hard at work on
#INGlobalSummit
2024. We're building a brighter future, together.
#ChambersOfCommerce
#INIsrael
|
@GovHolcomb
, and I met Energy Minister
@KElharrar
to highlight Indiana’s energy and technology ecosystem, along with our strategic energy transition plans 🇮🇱
Indiana's innovative partnership with Toyota keeps growing! The new
@Toyota
Grand Highlander will be built by
@ToyotaIndiana
's 7,000+ workers in Princeton,
#Indiana
! Outstanding news for our state!
Entrepreneurs in action! Walking around Terre Haute with 3 Sisters Investments' Tiffany and Mark Baker really brought me back to my early days as an entrepreneur. Indiana needs more people like the Bakers, who are revitalizing their community and helping fellow entrepreneurs.
Our time in Portugal will allow us to build relationships with leaders in government and future-focused businesses so we can both grow. Our economic relationship is focused on innovations in energy and life sciences and we look forward to growing those connections and more.
Excited to once again put
#Indiana
on a world stage and host the second Global Economic Summit next May. Having so many business and government leaders in one place with shared goals speeds the paths to investment and opportunities in the Hoosier state.
This major investment by Indiana's own
@Cummins
will create more
#cleantech
jobs here at home and across the U.S.
#Indiana
is the place to be for the future of mobility.
It's finally race week at
@IMS
! There is no better time to show off the state of
#Indiana
, our Hoosier hospitality and our drive to compete than right now. Winning is in our DNA.
#ThisIsMay
#Indy500
The collaboration between separate counties, cities and other stakeholders has been exciting to watch, and hopefully this process will invigorate continued coordination in working for all
#Hoosiers
across the state.
#IndianaREADI
I have never been more optimistic about the economic future of Indiana! Looking forward to collaborating with all who are passionate about playing economic offense, shooting higher and running faster to create an economy of the future serving all Hoosiers. Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to welcome Indiana’s first semiconductor fabrication facility into Indiana’s vibrant technology and innovation ecosystem as the state leverages its long-standing advanced manufacturing expertise and workforce to support the future of microelectronics!
Thrilled to join SkyWater Technology at Purdue University today as they announce plans to build a $1.8B
#semiconductor
R&D and production facility in West Lafayette! |
@SkyWaterFoundry
@LifeAtPurdue
Today we joined Taiwan-based
@MediaTek
at
#SelectUSASummit
as they announced plans to create their first Midwest semiconductor chip design center in partnership with
@LifeAtPurdue
, which will create 30 high-paying jobs in Tippecanoe County.
No better way to kick off Wednesday than by celebrating
@Saab
’s new advanced manufacturing & production facility in
@WestLafayetteIN
! This significant investment will not only help train future
@usairforce
pilots but also bring more cutting-edge research partnerships to Indiana!
Thank you
@GerryDick
and
@IIB
for the opportunity to share the unprecedented momentum Indiana has built over an incredible 2022. I know the team at the IEDC is ready to get back to work for 2023!
Indiana’s economy is firing on all cylinders at home and around the world. Today at
@IMS
is an opportunity to celebrate and thank so many people. With all of you as partners, we’ll undoubtedly continue our historic momentum!
#CarbDay
Indiana is working hard to build a talented workforce that is ready for the jobs of today and tomorrow. This year alone, companies around the world have committed to creating more than 10,000 Hoosier jobs. Much more to come!
Southern Indiana is critical to our state's success. Since 2017,
@Indiana_EDC
has worked with 177 companies to locate or expand in the region. We have quality-of-life READI projects like the
@ToyotaIndiana
YMCA in Princeton in the works. We've all created something valuable here.
Inspired by the ambition of these students I met with today. My goal as Secretary of Commerce is to create an environment where they can build their careers here in Indiana.
What an amazing opportunity. These 11 amazing Amp Lab students got to meet with the
@Indiana_EDC
and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today to discuss their futures and how to make Indiana more attractive to their demographic.
#fortwayne
#fwcs
With more than 1,050 foreign companies in the state, Indiana’s unprecedented economic success is tied with the world’s. I’m energized by what I’ve heard in my discussion today with
@WEF
and other world leaders.
Engage Indiana events have started meaningful conversations & allowed me to share my optimism for Indiana statewide. Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our successes & work to make Indiana even better. South Bend/Elkhart was a great finale for me today.
#ChambersOfCommerce
Entrepreneurship programs, like this one at
@ivytechsw
, will lead to many Hoosier success stories. As an entrepreneur myself, I know the value of these programs and look forward to continuing the growth of
#Indiana
’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Mammoth Solar is an incredible project supporting Indiana’s mission to pioneer a new, sustainable energy ecosystem, transitioning from fossil-based to zero-carbon, reducing energy-related CO2 emissions and supporting the growth of innovative industry leaders across the state.
Today, we joined
@GovHolcomb
,
@SecChambersIN
,
@giladerdan1
,
@YinamCohen
, local officials and executives from Israel-based Doral Renewables LLC, a developer of renewable energy projects, to break ground on phase one of the company’s three-phase solar farm project, Mammoth Solar.
Risk-takers are risk-takers, and
#Indiana
stands ready to support Hoosiers during their entrepreneurial journey. The number of new businesses in Indiana is surging, a sign of even more good things to come for the Hoosier state!
We've been to east central Indiana a lot lately because there's so much positive news coming from the region. From
@BlueBuffalo
's expansion to
@vikinggroup
's MV Pipe plant, that region should get noticed!
Thank you to
@GaryMayorPrince
and the Gary Chamber of Commerce for hosting me today! Enjoyed the opportunity to talk about Indiana’s future with dedicated partners who will help bring our bold vision to life.
#ReimagineGary
Our state has so much to offer you and your family! Whether you're looking for a big city or a small town, you can enjoy great
#qualityoflife
in
#Indiana
. Stories like these are so good to see.
Over the last 2 years, Indiana's longstanding relationship with
@GM
has grown deeper through significant investments in Ft. Wayne, Bedford, Marion and now New Carlisle. Incredibly grateful for the role GM plays in not just our economy but in IN's communities.
#ChambersOfCommerce
The
@Indiana_EDC
doesn't become one of
@IndyStar
's 2023 Top Workplaces without a staff that is dedicated to making Indiana a great place for Hoosiers and businesses. Today at
@IMS
is about them. Can't thank them enough for all their hard work.
It was an honor to join Dr. Mung Chiang today at the 2022 Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing Summit to discuss how Indiana’s business climate is enabling and advancing biomanufacturing success in the state.
For over half a century,
@IUPUI
has moved Indiana's workforce forward. Navigating the future individually – and with unique aspirations – will allow
@IndianaUniv
and
@LifeAtPurdue
to support the needs of Indiana's dynamic economy in a rapidly evolving world.
After 2 trips to Korea in the last year, we launched
@Indiana_EDC
’s 8th international office in Seoul last month. IN continues to cultivate mutually beneficial global relationships, and I know we will see industry & innovation continue to flourish as a result.
#ChambersOfCommerce
Still energized by the robust conversations & opportunities to share Indiana's story of innovation, talent & economic momentum with our European partners last week. I'm confident our shared goals will lead to new investments & careers for Hoosiers. More: