Hoosier founders and Main Street economy celebrated during the Global Entrepreneurship Week

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses yesterday at the Indiana Statehouse to recognize their significant impact on the state’s economy and communities.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announces IEDC president

Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the state will embrace the Crossroads of America motto and the appointment of Josh Richardson as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, effective immediately.

Richard Waterfield appointed to IEDC Board by Governor

Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced Richard Waterfield has been appointed to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

READI 2.0 to fuel NexusPark expansion in Columbus Indiana

Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced that a Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0 project is moving forward in Columbus, Indiana, with the NexusPark expansion.

READI grants program kicks off first of many transformative projects statewide

The initial READI 1.0 projects, of the projected $10 billion in transformational community improvements, has begun.

Holcomb names Brad Chambers as Secretary of Commerce

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has named Bradley B. Chambers, as the state’s Secretary of Commerce beginning July 6, 2021.

Holcomb launches initiative to invest $500M in quality of place, talent, and attraction

Today, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the launch of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) to invest in quality of place, talent, and attraction.

State readies PPE Marketplace

Governor Holcomb today announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE).

State doubles PPE orders

The IEDC has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Indiana Secures Federal Disaster Assistance

The SBA has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Indiana, offering financial assistance for Hoosier small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in the state.