CICP releases 2022 annual report
CICP has released its 2022 annual report, marking a year of significant change for the organization. CICP marked many milestones including a transition of leadership. After ten years at the helm of CICP, David L. Johnson retired at the end of the year. Named as his successor was former Cummins executive Melina Kennedy. She assumed […]
16 Tech breaks ground on a new community bridge
Press release issued by 16 Tech. INDIANAPOLIS (March 28, 2023) – Today, 16 Tech Community Corporation, the nonprofit responsible for the programmatic and physical development of 16 Tech Innovation District, broke ground on a new community bridge, spanning Indianapolis’ Fall Creek at West 10th Street and Riley Hospital Drive to connect the 16 Tech Innovation District […]
Celebrating CICP and our initiatives on a transformational 2022 – WATCH
For CICP and our five talent and industry sector initiatives (AgriNovus Indiana, Ascend Indiana, BioCrossroads, Conexus Indiana and TechPoint), 2022 was a transformational year with many big achievements. Dedication to the region’s prosperity and growth is the mission of CICP and that continued to be evident in the work of the organization and our initiatives […]
Corporate and Community Leader Melina Kennedy named Central Indiana Corporate Partnership CEO
INDIANAPOLIS (December 8, 2022) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today announced that Melina Kennedy, vice president of product compliance and regulatory affairs, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has been named the organization’s chief executive officer. In July, David Johnson, current CEO, announced his retirement effective at the end of 2022. Kennedy has more than […]
Business Equity for Indy launches Workforce Pilot
INDIANAPOLIS (December 7, 2022)—Business Equity for Indy (BEI) announced today the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation awarded a grant to the Indy Chamber Foundation in support of the BEI effort to support small- and medium-sized companies in their efforts to reduce racial disparities and drive equity within businesses. Implementation […]
CICP CEO David L. Johnson receives Charles L. Whistler Award, the highest honor given by the Mayor of Indianapolis
Press Release from the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee Mayor Joe Hogsett, GIPC leaders presented CICP’s CEO with the 2022 Charles L. Whistler Award at annual breakfast ceremony at Ivy Tech. INDIANAPOLIS – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) and Mayor Joe Hogsett presented the 2022 Charles L. Whistler Award to David Johnson, CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership […]
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership hosts new conference focused on young talent and Indiana’s advanced industries
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2022) – The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and its five talent and industry sector initiatives, in collaboration with the 16 Tech Innovation District, will host the IN ADVANCE Summit on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. This free conference is aimed at young talent and will include discussions on Indiana’s advanced industry sectors […]
Indianapolis Recorder: Business Equity for Indy: 2-Year Anniversary Reflections
During the summer of 2020, at the height of racial tensions coupled with the dire, disproportional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the Central Indiana business community united to form Business Equity for Indy (BEI). Through this initiative — a partnership of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and Indy Chamber with support from the Indianapolis Urban League, […]
CICP CEO David L. Johnson inducted into the Indiana Academy
The Independent Colleges of Indiana has inducted four new members into the Indiana Academy including David L. Johnson, CEO of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. The honorees were recognized by the Academy for lifetimes of achievement and contribution to the state of Indiana. The Academy annually inducts into its membership individuals who have demonstrated exceptional […]
CICP CEO David L. Johnson to be inducted into the Junior Achievement’s Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2022) – Today, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JACI) announced the four Laureates who will be inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame this year. The 2022 Laureates are Sue Ellspermann PhD, President, Ivy Tech Community College; Jeffrey A. Harrison, President & CEO, Citizens Energy Group; David L. Johnson, Chief […]