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Lisa Laughner Executive vice President, Conexus Indiana

Lisa Laughner Executive vice President, Conexus Indiana. IAAMA Fall Conference November 15, 2007. Overview . Launched June 27 th by Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

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Lisa Laughner Executive vice President, Conexus Indiana

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  1. Lisa Laughner Executive vice President, Conexus Indiana IAAMA Fall Conference November 15, 2007

  2. Overview • Launched June 27th by Central Indiana Corporate Partnership • A state-wide initiative focused on Indiana’s advanced manufacturing, transportation, distribution and logistics industries • 3 Priorities: • Building a world-class workforce • Improving public perception and awareness of manufacturing/logistics • Creating new connections for industry growth

  3. Mission Conexus Indiana is leading the effort to position Indiana as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and logistics. We are building industry partnerships and exploring new market opportunities, preparing Hoosiers to take advantage of manufacturing and logistics careers, and promoting a better understanding of the importance of these sectors to our economic future.

  4. All-Star Leadership Board • Joe Loughrey President & COO, Cummins, Inc. – Conexus Indiana Chairman • Steve Dwyer COO, Rolls-Royce Corporation • Denny Oklak Chairman & CEO, Duke Realty Corporation • Bob Palmer Vice-President, FedEx • Martin Jischke Former President, Purdue University • Tom Snyder President, Ivy Tech Community College • Mark Miles President & CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership • Sonny Toyoda President, Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg, Inc. • Cathy Langham President, Langham Logistics • Mark Howell COO and President, Brightpoint Americas

  5. 9 of top 11 state-wide skill shortages are in TDL & manufacturing Indiana is 47th in USA in educational attainment Align higher ed curriculum with industry needs Promote training and education opportunities Raise awareness of careers with future workforce – Dream It Do It campaign 21 40 75 100 Building a world-class workforce Indiana Workforce Issues Conexus Indiana Focus Graduate Enter college Graduate Enter high school

  6. Misconceptions about the industry & career opportunities Negative press Aggressively communicate the realities of the industries Promote the state’s strengths Support its economic development effort Improving public perception & awareness Perception & Awareness Issues Conexus Indiana Focus

  7. Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics are Vital to Indiana’s Economy Manufacturing & Logistics: Employ nearly 3 of every 10 working Hoosiers: Jobs pay 33% greater than Indiana median wage % of Hoosier Jobs $31,150 IN Median $34,493 U.S. Median $37,000 IN Logistics $42,000 IN Manufacturing $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

  8. Creating new connections for industry growth Conexus Indiana Focus • Build new partnerships among private industry, the public sector and research institutions • Partner with the State in an initiative to grow Indiana’s share of federal defense/aerospace contracts • Lead the Indiana Logistics Council • Create an Indiana supplier database • Connect larger manufacturers with in-state suppliers to streamline supply chains • Networking, Slingshot, Manufacturing & Logistics Week

  9. Thank you • For inviting me. • Hosting the Defense Asset Study Services & Support Focus Group after IAAMA. • Interested in learning more about the Defense Initiative – please ask – we’ll get you on our email list and started on reviewing opportunities.

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