Conexus Indiana

Engineer project manager and Rising 30 Class of 2024 honoree Emanuel Jody Suryatna supports area businesses in their efforts to increase automation, digitization and diversification at enFocus Inc. His other work included helping 15 companies garner Manufacturing Readiness Grants and managing automation projects for more than 20 firms. https://ow.ly/yzve50Tne6L

Yesterday, several members of the Conexus Indiana team attended the launch of “Workforce 2040: Pathways to Prosperity” by the Sagamore Institute. The event featured a panel discussion with a dynamic group of speakers, exploring key factors that will shape Indiana’s future workforce, including technology, education and a shrinking population. Our President & CEO, Frederick Cartwright, authored a chapter in the book on "Manufacturing Renaissance" which outlines what a renaissance would entail and what challenges and opportunities await the industry. Thank you to our partners at Ivy Tech Community College, Butler University, Purdue University and the Indiana Manufacturers Association for contributing valuable insights to the piece. We'll be sharing some of those insights in the coming days. And thank you the Sagamore Institute for the opportunity to discuss this important topic. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gt37W7Hq

The application for the 2025 Manufacturing Innovation Award is officially OPEN! The inaugural award was presented last year at TechPoint’s Mira Awards, and we are eager to honor a new group of deserving advanced manufacturing innovators as nominees. Learn more about the award and submit your application on our website: https://ow.ly/CK3h50Tm8ar #MIRA2025 #OscarsOfTech

Are you ready for Industry 4.0? With the help of Manufacturing Readiness Grants funding, which helps fund the leap into Industry 4.0, Indiana AML companies can upgrade the technology in their facilities and upskill their workforce for higher-skill tasks. https://lnkd.in/gjsi-9Yh

“This new dock will provide critical global connections for Indiana companies and farmers as well as important jobs for local workers and their families." - Ports of Indiana CEO, Jody Peacock Last week, our partners at Ports of Indiana celebrated the opening of its new $6 million dock on Lake Michigan at the Indiana-Burns Harbor, funded in part by the U.S. Maritime Administration FASTLANE grant. https://ow.ly/4UY450Tl8b6

Marion County’s MAVPAK, INC. utilized its local artificial intelligence (AI) provider to assist in streamlining its workflows and to automate ordering for customers. Learn more about how leveraging AI and augmented analytics has helped the team provide superior customer service. https://ow.ly/NF6w50Tkrrk

Indiana prides itself on being top 5 in the nation in infrastructure, first in passthrough highways, 11th in waterborne cargo traffic, with a rail network in the top ten for number of railroads, tonnage and mileage, and the largest FedEx air hub in the world. https://ow.ly/zfNc50TkbZg

Last week, Conexus hosted a team of Indiana’s infrastructure leaders from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), BUILD INDIANA COUNCIL CORPORATION and the Indiana Motor Truck Association in Colorado. The trip, facilitated by the AIAI - The Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure, gave attendees a detailed look at the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) recent innovative transportation projects, including its funding mechanism and sustainable solutions—insights that are valuable in informing future transportation initiatives in Indiana. Thank you INDOT for your continued partnership, to CDOT and the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) for the guided tour of the Central 70 and U.S. 36 projects, and to the Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation for the discussion on the unique transit projects the airport has supported in recent years. Umer Yaqub Brian Gould Jessica Miller Tara Pearson Bryce Carpenter Patrick O'Neill Diane Newton, PMP Joe Guerre Gary Langston Thomas John Piper Darlington

New look: Check out our new and improved Manufacturing Readiness Grants landing page! With the MRG program re-opened, we have all the information you need about the program in one convenient location. https://ow.ly/TUJ150Tjbv2 Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Tackle the industry’s challenges ?? Tom Gates ?? of Subaru of Indiana Automotive found that being together with AML leaders and being able to openly discuss solutions to common challenges in the industry has empowered leaders to consolidate recommendations and be the leading voice of AML in the state. Learn more about our council here: https://ow.ly/9A9P50TiUH9