CICP announces new board leadership to support the organization’s strategy and economic development efforts
Chair and CEO of Cummins, Inc., Jennifer Rumsey, to chair CICP board INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2026) – The CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) today announced that Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins Inc., will serve as Chair of the CICP Board of Directors following unanimous board approval. Rumsey previously served as vice chair […]
Conexus Indiana names 2026 Rising 30 cohort of emerging industry leaders
Annual awards program recognizes 30 young Hoosiers already shaping the next chapter of Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics industries INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2026) — Conexus Indiana today announced its sixth annual Rising 30 class, honoring 30 young professionals who are already leaving their mark on Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) industries. Presented by Katz, Sapper & […]
Conexus Indiana Officially Launches Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Talent Association Following Successful Pilot Year
Manufacturing leaders establish Indiana’s first statewide structure for defining occupational standards in advanced manufacturing and logistics INDIANAPOLIS – April 29, 2026 – Conexus Indiana, today announced the official launch of the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Talent Association (AML ITA), Indiana’s first employer-led initiative dedicated to defining occupational standards and aligning talent development systems for the […]
Governor Braun Announces IN AI to Grow Jobs and Wages Through Human-Centered AI
Partnership with CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) Will Reach 1 Million Hoosiers and Engage Thousands of Employers in AI Adoption INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2026) – Governor Mike Braun today announced IN AI, a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs, and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. The initiative […]
TechPoint Announces Winners of the 2026 Mira Awards
Winners highlight the people, companies and partnerships driving Indiana’s tech growth INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2026) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced the winners of the 2026 Mira Awards, known as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech.” TechPoint presented 17 awards at tonight’s celebration, selecting winners from a slate of 106 […]
Ascend Indiana seeks employer input for new Advanced Industries Workforce Report
April 23, 2026 (INDIANAPOLIS) – Ascend Indiana has launched a statewide employer survey as part of its inaugural Advanced Industries Workforce Report, which is scheduled for public release in August 2026. The report will give Indiana its first unified, data-driven view of how workforce needs are evolving across manufacturing, life sciences, technology and agbiosciences, and is being developed in partnership with CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), […]
Purdue University President Mung Chiang is TechPoint’s 2026 Trailblazer
Chiang to receive award at TechPoint’s Mira Awards INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2026) — Purdue University President Mung Chiang will be honored as the Indiana tech sector’s 2026 Trailblazer at the Mira Awards on Friday, April 24. The Mira Awards gala, known as “The Oscars of Indiana Tech,” celebrate the state’s most innovative companies, entrepreneurs and […]
Amplifying Stories of Innovation in Indiana
Indianapolis (April 15, 2026) – Across our state, innovation is happening in classrooms, research labs, and startups — yet too often, the stories of student founders, faculty innovators, and alumni entrepreneurs remain siloed within individual campuses or industries. The CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) has announced the launch of INfluence: Stories of Indiana Innovation, a strategic effort […]
Ascend Indiana launches statewide initiative to expand student-led businesses ahead of 2029 high school diploma requirements
April 14, 2026 (INDIANAPOLIS) – Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce development initiative of the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), has launched a new initiative to support student-led businesses, defined as real or simulated enterprises that are designed, managed and operated primarily by students. Student-led businesses generally fall into three categories – school-based enterprise, […]
Eric Christopher named new TechPoint president and CEO
INDIANAPOLIS (April 6, 2026): The CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and TechPoint, the nonprofit industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, announced today that Eric Christopher will serve as TechPoint’s next president and CEO, effective April 7. With more than 20 years of experience securing venture capital and scaling high-growth software companies, Christopher is […]