Press Releases

Press releases from the Indy Partnership are available to the public and we encourage you to review and refer to them as often as you like. Permission is not required to utilize them in full or in part in print and electronic media.

We do, however, encourage you to contact us directly if you would like to arrange an interview with Ron Gifford, president & CEO, or any of our staff. We strive to be a trusted resource for all media.

(10/13/11) Kronos to Open New Technology Center of Excellence in Indianapolis
(3/4/2011) Veteran Economic Developer to Lead Indy Partnership
Indy Partnership, the regional economic development organization representing the nine-county Indianapolis metro area for Central Indiana, has chosen veteran economic developer Scott Fulford to become the organization’s new Executive Director, effective since March 1, 2011. This move follows the consolidation of operations between Develop Indy, the local economic development organization for Marion County and Indy Partnership.
(2/15/2011) Develop Indy, Indy Partnership to Consolidate Operations
Two of Central Indiana’s leading economic development organizations will formally join forces to create a more streamlined effort to maximize business attraction and marketing for Indianapolis and the greater region.
(6/4/2010) Indy Partnership Wins National Economic Development Award for Excellence in Research
Indy Partnership has been honored with the national “Excellence in Research Projects Supporting Business Development” award from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER).
(4/15/2010) European Trade Mission, Cooperation with NEIRP and Duke Energy Indiana
For the second time in seven months, Indy Partnership, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, and Duke Energy Indiana Economic Development are joining forces to present a united message during their meetings with executives in Germany and Britain. That message is explaining why Indiana is far exceeding all other Midwest states in direct foreign investment.
(4/12/2010) VanDeVanter Completes Continuing Education Training
Paula VanDeVanter, business development manager for Indy Partnership, has recently completed Session II of the Economic Development Institute conducted by the University of Oklahoma in Indianapolis.
(2/22/2010) Indy Partnership Courting Major Retailers and Consumer Goods Manufacturers at National Logistics Conference
Top executives from the largest and most visible retailers and consumer goods manufacturers in the world are in Florida this week for the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) national logistics conference. Indy Partnership Senior Business Development Director Scott Fulford is there promoting the advantages of locating new or expanded operations here, with the goal of attracting new jobs and investment to communities throughout the 10-county Indianapolis region.
(10/6/09) Indy Partnership Wins ‘Best Economic Development Website’ and ‘Best Economic Development Newsletter’ in America
International Economic Development Council awards Indy Partnership top honors for outstanding outreach and marketing efforts, magazine also receives honorable mention
(9/22/09) Indy Partnership Promoting Advanced Manufacturing and Clean-Tech Energy Regional Strengths on European Trade Mission
INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2009) — Indy Partnership Business Development Director Kristie McKillip departs for Germany today on a trade mission promoting the 10-county Indianapolis Region. It is McKillip’s third trip to Germany in 10 months.