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Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to create a new, regional development initiative that he says will help the state’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holcomb unveiled the idea in his 2021 State of the State address Tuesday – which, due to security concerns across the country tied to the presidential inauguration, was pre-taped away from the Statehouse.
The governor began with a somber reflection on the toll COVID-19 has had on Indiana.
“It’s impossible to calculate the far-reaching ripple effect of the personal and community loss of lives and livelihoods,” Holcomb said.
After that, the usual talking points: his recently-announced budget proposal, which includes hundreds of millions to spend down state debt and a $377 million K-12 school funding increase; improvements in job creation and training; infrastructure investments; the state s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and more.
January 11, 2021 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), today unveiled the official race car that will be autonomously driven by scores of university teams in the world’s first high-speed, head-to-head autonomous race at the Racing Capital of the World on Oct. 23, 2021.
The primary goal of the IAC is to advance technologies that can speed the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), leading to increased safety and performance. In addition, the IAC is a challenging competition to excite the best and brightest university students from around the world to engage in hands-on engineering firsts.
Sunday, January 10, 2021 4:00 AM Businesses commit to creating 31,300 new jobs, setting a new annual record for economic development with average salaries topping $58,000. Indiana continues to attract new investment, with 46% of new jobs committed coming from Hoosier startups and U.S. and international companies launching operations in the state Expansion plans detail growth in key sectors, including manufacturing, life sciences, technology and aerospace and defense Small businesses and venture development support remain critical tools, helping launch 333 new businesses, secure $365.6 million in government contracts, and bolster 109 companies business plans to start and scale.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the end of a fourth consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana, with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 282 commitments from companies to locate or grow in the state. Together, these
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Marion Manufacturing receives grant
Posted: Jan 6, 2021 12:52 PM
Updated: Jan 6, 2021 12:54 PM
Posted By: Staff Reports
VIGO COUNTY, Ind (WTHI) Marion Manufacturing in Vigo County is getting almost $80,000 in grant money thanks to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
The grants are designed to stimulate manufacturing investments.
The company says the money will help pay for much-needed updates.
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