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Publisher’s Desk End of the Year Reflections Two notions are always in the background at the end of the year: assessment and change. Whether in a professional setting or in our private lives with friends and family, we invariably take a “big picture” look at the previous months to weigh successes, improve on shortcomings, and project the best courses of action for the future. The Facts and Stats issue, a personal favorite of mine to publish, is Building Indiana News’ assessment of the business and economic development throughout the state and the surrounding region. As the numbers from 2012 show, there are a lot of signs pointing in the right direction. Personal income is higher than the national average. Our highways and railroads continue to attract national and international investors. Homes are being built. Hoosiers are going back to work. This brings me to the second notion mentioned: the end of the year marks a time for change. On both the state and national levels, we are literally transitioning from one government to another. In Indiana, Senator Richard Lugar will leave the State Capitol Building in January, concluding Indiana’s longest tenure in the senate and Governor Mitch Daniels will leave Indianapolis for the office of President (of Purdue University). Change in the statehouse brings congratulations to our newly elected government officials: Governor Mike Pence, Senator Joe Donnelly, and all of Indiana’s District Representatives. They join such respected political veterans as Dan Coats, Todd Rokita, and Pete Visclosky in guiding this state. I trust every decision made will be with the continued, successful development of Indiana’s economy in mind. There are two things that will not change; one is my gratitude to the staff at Building Indiana News and Diversified Marketing Strategies. It is because of the hard work of everyone involved, I am pleased to announce Building Indiana News took home another Marcom Gold Award in the Magazine/Industry category, our 5th in the past 6 years. The other thing that will not change is my most sincere gratitude to you, our readers. Building Indiana News started out as a 16 page newsletter in Northwest Indiana and now has grown into the largest statewide business to business magazine. That distinct honor is possible because of your support, for which I thank you.
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State of the Industry Indiana’s Future
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Rule of law
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The Bottom Line
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Being Productive
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Mass production
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Small business Spotlight
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real estate
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construction
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green & sustainable
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Contributors Rachel Bennett Steury Rachel Bennett Steury has been an Indiana Field Coordinator with the Alliance for American Manufacturing since 2009 and resides in Auburn. The Alliance for American Manufacturing is a non-profit, non-partisan partnership formed in 2007 by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers to explore common solutions to challenging public policy topics such as job creation, infrastructure investment, international trade, and global competitiveness. For more information, please visit www.americanmanufacturing.org. Dewey Pearman Dewey Pearman serves as Executive Director for the Construction Advancement Foundation. He has a master’s in economics from Indiana State University. The foundation promotes the union construction industry of northwest Indiana by helping to enhance its efficiency and competitiveness via labor relations and government management, education, training, safety and workforce development.
Russell Schanlaub Russell Schanlaub is the Manager of Field Investigations for CSX Transportation Inc.; he is responsible for investigations in the northern half of Indiana and western Michigan. Russell is a freelance writer with credits in law enforcement, public health and educational publications. He is lifelong Indiana resident with 18 years’ experience in local government and law enforcement. Russell is a graduate of Purdue University Calumet with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision Degree and minor studies in Industrial Hygiene and Human Resources, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Erica Passauer Erica Passauer is the President and Executive Director for the Regional Development Company (RDC). The RDC is a Certified Development Company which processes United States Small Business Administration 504 Program loans. She spent a decade in commercial banking prior to joining the RDC in 2007.Passauer has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University Northwest and further education in credit analysis, commercial lending and US SBA lending.
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availability to VIP corporate suites. In partnership with the American Society of he third annual Beyond Safety Safety Engineers, society members will reConference and Expo is set for ceive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) February 19 & 20, 2013 at the for attending many of the expo’s educaRadisson Star Plaza in Merrill- tional sessions. ville, IN. The 2 day event will showcase the “The American Society of Safety Engilatest in safety technology with over 70 ex- neers Greater Calumet Chapter is excited hibitors and 25 educational sessions. The to be a part of the 2013 Beyond Safety expo is ideal for owners, contractors, ex- Conference and Expo,” remarked O’Grady. ecutive teams, plant managers, safety di- “The conference was established not only rectors, engineers, auditors, environmen- to educate workers in the area but also to tal professionals and mid-level managers. provide a place to network with other proFor anyone working with safety, this is the fessionals with various background and place to be! trades.” Business ownAre you a “We believe we had good ers and safety prosafety professionsuccess by bringing local industries fessionals from al and would like together to learn how to keep our companies such as your company to workers safe,” NIPSCO, BP, Arcelorbe a leading part - Terry O’Grady of Pekron Consulting Mittal, and US Steel in the Beyond will gather to share Safety Conference knowledge and experience. This year’s and Expo? Would your company like to conference also features newly appointed host a company meeting at the conference IOSHA Deputy Commissioner Tim Maley or throw an after-party event? There are as an honored guest and speaker. many sponsorship opportunities avail“We believe we had good success by able including various corporate, exhibibringing local industries together to learn tor, and VIP hospitality suite packages for how to keep our workers safe,” according attendees. to Terry O’Grady of Pekron Consulting. Two day conference passes for the “It’s important to note this conference has event are $229 and are available online. been a collaborative effort between local Registration includes admission to all sesindustries, Northwest Indiana Business sions, the Expo floor, all meals and snacks Round Table (NWIBRT), American Society including the cocktail reception, access to of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Greater Calu- hospitality suites and evening entertainmet Chapter, and local media.” ment. This year’s event will be feature inFor complete details, includdepth panel discussions each day of the ing sponsorship opportunities, visit conference, networking receptions, and www.beyondsafetyexpo.com.
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Northwest International Manufacturing Expanding in NWI Paul Wurth, Inc., an iron and steel engineering manufacturer, plans to expand its Valparaiso operations, creating up to 40 new jobs by 2018. The company specializes in the sale of spare parts and the reconditioning of used parts for blast furnaces. Paul Wurth, a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Paul Wurth S.A., has invested $3.6 million to purchase, renovate and equip their 55,000 square-foot Lake County facility which opened its doors in May.
NWI Pedestrian Bridge wins Statewide Honors The Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization Council (IMPO) named the Lake George Pedestrian Bridge a 2012 Outstanding Transportation Project. The award in the Special Design or Construction category was presented during the IMPO Council’s annual conference in Bloomington. The Lake George Pedestrian Bridge joins the lakefront trails of Hammond and Whiting, forming a critical link in the
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La Porte Breaks Ground on New Logistics Park Providence Logistics announced the commencement of the INland Logistics Port at Kingsbury Industrial Park in La Porte (ILP-K). When completed, the 625-acre dual rail logistics park will provide rail and truck access to the upper midwest consumption zone. The rail connection is possible due to a $6 million rail funding agreement by the La Porte County Council, the La Porte County Redevelopment Commission, and La Porte County commissioners. Phase 1 of the park’s infrastructure development includes connectivity to the CSX main line and rail improvements within ILP-K. Once completed, the improvements will qualify the facility for CSX Select Site Designation. This will allow CSX the ability to offer daily manifest rail service and unit train service to ILP-K, the closest location to Chicago for this service on the CSX network. ILP-K is also zoned for heavy industrial use with utilities and complex infrastructure designed to support distribution and manufacturing users with parcels ranging from 10 to 200 acres. Providence Logistics focuses on developing rail-served aggregation parks, point-to-point unit train service, and multimodal sea port developments.
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Amex Nooter Recognized as Top Contractor Amex Nooter, LLC, a Hammond-based mechanical contractor, was named by ENR Midwest one of the Midwest’s Top Specialty Contractors. Amex Nooter, established in 1979, is a prime mechanical contractor, erecting power and process piping systems, including pipe fabrication, setting and alignment along with instrumentation. ENR Midwest, a Division of McGraw-Hill, serves Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and eastern Missouri, and provides news, features, and information about people and projects in the midwest construction industry. For daily news from Northwest Indiana and around the state, visit our blg at www.buildingindianablog.com and follow us on Twitter @BuildingIndiana.
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Manufacturing Distribution Center Moving to Fort Wayne RACO, a steel electrical junction box manufaturer, announced the company’s plans to relocate its distribution center from South Holland, IL to Fort Wayne. The move will create up to 77 new jobs by 2015. RACO, a division of Hubbell Incorporated, has offices spanning North America, Europe and Asia. The company plans to invest $1.5 million to lease, renovate and equip 100,000 square feet of space in the Ameriplex complex approximately eight miles north of its 300,000 square-foot South Bend headquarters. The facility is expected to open its doors in the spring of 2013 and will serve as the company’s primary warehouse for all national and internationally sold products.
Warsaw Orthopedics Manufacturer Expanding Iconacy Orthopedic Implants, LLC, an orthopedic developer and manufacturer, announced plans to expand its Warsaw operations, creating up to 50 new jobs by 2015.
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Line and Connection Manufacturer Expanding in Fort Wayne VOSS Automotive, Inc., a supplier of line and connection technology used in passenger cars, commercial, and off-road vehicles, announced plans today to expand its Fort Wayne headquarters, creating up to 30 new high-wage jobs by 2015. VOSS, which recently added 19 new positions in Fort Wayne, will continue to fill high-wage jobs across the company as part of the project. VOSS, who specializes in line and connection technology for fuel, coolant and SCR systems for commercial vehicles and passenger cars, plans to construct
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Iconacy designs and manufactures orthopedic products including orthopedic joint implants and surgical instruments. The company will invest $2.63 million to lease, renovate and equip their Warsaw facility to better house the company’s growing operations. The 50,000 square-foot facility opened its doors in August.
and equip a new 35,000 square-foot facility. The new building will house office space, a validation lab, and prototype shop. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered VOSS up to $400,000 in performance-based tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. VOSS is not eligible to claim incentives unless Indiana residents are hired. Allen County will consider additional property tax abatement at the request of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance. Originally founded in Germany in 1931, VOSS established its North American headquarters in Fort Wayne in 1997.
Manufacturer Opens New Whitely County Plant Production machining firm Impact CNC, LLC celebrated the opening of the company’s Gateway Park facility. Impact CNC is investing nearly $13 million to purchase and equip the 30,000 square-foot facility, offering computer numerical control (CNC) services for customers in the automotive, heavy-truck and agricultural industries. The new facility looks to create up to 106 new jobs by 2014. The establishment of Impact CNC follows decisions by companies such as Advanced Materials Development LLC, PDQ Workholding LLC, Sailrite Enterprises, and Three Birds Casual to locate operations in Gateway Industrial Park in recent years. The Whitley County Redevelopment Commission is now working with the Whitley County Highway Department, Northeastern REMC, utility partners, and the Whitley County EDC to complete drainage improvements, road improvements, signage and lighting upgrades, as well as reforming the park owners association at Gateway Industrial Park. Impact CNC, headquartered in Columbia City, possesses a broad range of production machining capabilities. The company and is led by industry veterans including Jerry Busche, Warren Cole and Aaron Schoon.
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Fishers Company Plans Move to Anderson Representatives of Hy-Pro Filtration, a Fishers-based industrial filtration research, design, and manufacturing operation, along with Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith and the City of Anderson Economic Development Team announced plans to relocate and expand their Indiana operations. The City of Anderson offered Hy-Pro $1.9 Million in tax increment financing (TIF) based on the company’s property investment and employment numbers. Hy-Pro chose Anderson after an extensive search of communities in Washington and other parts of Indiana. Over the next three years Hy-Pro will invest $10.5 Million as the company builds a new manufacturing and headquarter facility in Anderson. The company will purchase approximately 17 acres of land and build a 122,500 square foot manufacturing, assembly, and warehouse facility to accommodate the company’s expansion. Construction of the new facility is set to begin next spring, with production scheduled to begin later in the year. Hy-Pro produces a wide range of filtration products for hydraulic and lubricating oils and diesel fuel for heavy equipment and industrial customers around the world, while maintaining ongoing research and development as part of the services offered to customers.
Manufacturer Announces Fort Wayne Expansion DOWCO, Inc., a Wisconsin-based marine and power sports equipment manufacturer has outgrown its current Fort Wayne location. The company will be moving to a new 41,840 square foot facility. The expansion will allow for 18 new positions. DOWCO secured a new facility with four times the current footprint and plans to move into the larger facility in early November. The company has budgeted for significant www.buildingindiananews.com
capital expenditures in 2013, which will lay the foundation for additional business and job creation at its Fort Wayne location. The Fort Wayne City Council will consider approval of tax abatement for DOWCO’s planned investment in new manufacturing equipment and building improvements. DOWCO’s growth included expansion of its operations to the Northeast Indiana region. This resulted in the strategic decision to open a manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, which began production in August of 2010. In just two years of operation, DOWCO has more than tripled its business in Fort Wayne and has increased its workforce at an equivalent rate.
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Michigan Company to Expand in Indiana Michigan-based TRIN Inc., a manufacturer of automotive interior switches and sensors, has announced plans to expand in Ashley. The automotive parts supplier intends to invest $19 million to upgrade its Steuben County facility by 46,000 square feet which could create up to 75 jobs by 2016. Construction at the site is set to begin this month. TRIN currently has 134 full-time employees in Ashley and plans to begin hiring additional manufacturing and production associates next year. The company’s decision is another in a long string of automotive business expansion in Indiana this year. 45 automotive-related companies have made plans to locate or expand in the state, accounting for nearly 6,000 new
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Central Headquarters Moving to Fishers First Advantage announced plans to relocate its operational headquarters from St. Petersburg, FL to Fishers. The move will create up to 100 new jobs by 2015. The company is a provider of talent acquisition, applicant tracking, screening and assessment, hiring tax credits and re-screening, as well as
electronic data solutions. First Advantage will invest $3.7 million to renovate its current 44,000 square-foot Fishers facility as well as upgrading computer software and new information technology equipment in the upcoming months.
Charter School Network lands $1.6 Million The Tindley Charter Network announced today that it will be receiving a $1.6 million investment from the Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) to expand its high-performing Indianapolis charter school network. The Tindley Charter Network will use the funds to catalyze the network’s growth to seven schools by 2015. When fully enrolled, Tindley schools will serve 3,400 students in grades K-12, representing up to ten percent of all students in Indianapolis public schools. The Tindley Charter Network currently operates two public charter schools in Indianapolis serving more than 560 students. Its flagship school, Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School, opened its doors in 2004. In 2012, Tindley Accelerated’s 6th, 7th and 8th graders outperformed state averages in language arts and math. Tindley Accelerated 8th graders scored 15 points above the state average in both subjects. The Tindley Charter Network opened its second school, The Tindley Preparatory Academy. Tindley Prep is Indiana’s first all-boys middle school. It plans to open an elementary school and an all-girls middle school in the fall of 2013. The CSGF investment in the Tindley Charter Network is part of the largest philanthropic fund to expand successful charter schools in underserved communities. Over the last seven years, CSGF has committed over $120 million to 34 high performing charter school networks that operate more than 330 schools and serve 125,000 students nationally.
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plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Indiana residents are hired, Regal is not eligible to claim incentives. Plainfield will consider additional property tax abatement at the request of the Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership. Regal’s decision to consolidate its distribution operations to Hendricks County adds to Indiana’s growing transportation and logistics industry. Ascena Retail Group announced plans to expand its distribution operations in nearby Putnam County. Regal Beloit is headquartered in Beloit, WI, and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Regal Beloit’s common stock is a component of the S&P Mid Cap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.
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industry-leading processes and measures in place including leadership in product emissions standards, continued improvements in facility environmental footprint reduction, an aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal, multi-pronged water management strategies, and voluntary reporting through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the new CDP Water Project in 2012. Headquartered in Columbus, Cummins employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations. The Newsweek methodology analyzes a company’s actual environmental footprints management (policies, programs, initiatives, controversies) and reporting practice. Newsweek teamed with leading environmental research providers Trucost and Sustainalytics to gather and analyze the data.
Indianapolis to Turn Fire Station into $43 Million Gateway
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Greencastle Retailer Growing Ascena Retail Group, Inc., a Greencastle-based national specialty retailer of apparel for women and teens, plans to expand operations creating up to 242 new jobs by 2018. Ascena operates through their subsidiaries the distribution needs of the Justice, Lane Bryant, Maurices, Dressbarn and Catherines brands. Ascena plans to invest approximately $34 million into transforming the 123-acre Greencastle campus into its primary e-commerce distribution site. Additionally, a $3 million investment will be made to build a 40,000 square-foot addition to the 794,000 square-foot facility.
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Beyond Payroll, LLC, a provider of payroll and human resources services, announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Indianapolis, a move projected to create up to 59 new jobs by 2016. The company will lease, renovate and equip 2,000 square feet of space in the Stutz Building. Beyond Payroll’s Indianapolis office, which opened its doors in September, houses the company’s management personnel department. The announcement comes on the heels of First Advantage’s announced plans to also relocate its headquarters from Florida to Fishers (see above, Headquarters Moving to Fishers). Beyond Payroll was founded by business partners Corey Koopmans and Mike Evans in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2009. Beyond Payroll provides products from major payroll providers including ADP, Paychex, and Ceridian. The company www.buildingindiananews.com
Research Park Company Adding Jobs Due to increased demand for its parts supplier software, Purdue Research Park-based Imaginestics, LLC has announced plans to add 45 employees over the next year. Plans are to hire 15 immediately and 30 more within the next year, doubling the current full-time employment of 20. Imaginestics plans to invest $5 million in development activities on top of $12 million already spent to develop its visual search technology. The company also received a contract to power the recently announced National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute online community. Imaginestics develops knowledge-based software for the manufacturing and life sciences industry. The West Lafayettebased company was incorporated in 2002.
Indianapolis Software Provider to Grow Operations Express Software & Services, LLC, an information technology and software solutions provider, announced plans today to expand its Indianapolis operations, creating up to 33 new jobs by 2016. Express Software will invest $234,000 to upgrade software and technology at its 7,000 square-foot office. Express Software employs 33 Hoosiers in Indianapolis. Founded in 2008, Express Software is known for the development of Express Medical Records, a record retrieval service for law firms and insurance companies, and Case Pacer, a cloud-based case management program that automatically updates, stores, and guides legal cases using patented technology. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Express Software Services, LLC up to $205,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $30,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. The city of Indianapolis will consider additional property tax abatement at the request of Develop Indy. For daily news from Central Indiana and around the state, visit our blg at www.buildingindianablog.com & follow us on Twitter @BuildingIndiana.
Japanese Metal Supplier Adding Jobs in Greensburg Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA), Inc., a powdered metal components supplier, announced plans to expand its Greensburg operations, creating up to 60 new jobs by 2014. Hitachi (USA) joins 11 other Japanese companies that have committed to locating or growing operations in Indiana this year, creating more than 1,390 projected new jobs and more than $4.3 million in investment. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Hitachi (USA) up to $275,000 in performance based tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. The city of Greensburg approved additional property tax abatement at the request of the Economic Development Corporation of Greensburg-Decatur County. Hitachi (USA), a subsidiary of Japan-based Hitachi Powdered Metals, Co. Ltd., plans to invest $38.4 million to construct and equip a second facility on its 30-acre campus in Decatur County. The 128,000 square-foot plant, slated to be operational in August 2013, will house compacting presses, sintering furnaces, lathing and machining center work cells, heat treating equipment, and office space. Established in 1987, Hitachi (USA) manufactures precisionmade valve guides, gears, sprockets and pulleys for automotive companies including General Motors, Ford, Honda, Toyota and Nissan. The Greensburg location is the company’s only powdered metal operation in the United States.
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BUSINESS BUZZ
also partners with industries offering workers compensation benefits and retirement services. While Beyond Payroll’s technology allows for integration with many retirement service products, workers compensation policies and benefit plans, Beyond Payroll does not sell ancillary products directly. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Beyond Payroll up to $550,000 in performance-based (hiring of Indiana residents) tax credits and up to $60,000 in training grants based on its job creation plans. Indianapolis supports the project at the request of Develop Indy.
South
employs more than 750 associates at its 20 locations throughout the state, with nearly 100 associates in Daviess County.
BUSINESS BUZZ
The 67-year old Indianapolis-based
Park Invests $6.5 Million for 2013 Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will invest $6.5 million to provide everything from a new water-slide complex to cooling misters throughout both of the Santa Claus-based parks. Splashin’ Safari will gain a second ride, as the Pilgrims Plunge ride becomes part of the water park, renamed ‘Giraffica.’ Splashin’ Safari’s entrance will also be expanded , all part of our ongoing effort to improve guests’ experience. Splashin’ Safari is ranked as the nation’s #1 water park by TripAdvisor.com, the world’s largest travel website. In Holiday World, a classic teacup ride - Kitty’s Tea Party - will be added to Holidog’s FunTown. A larger high-dive pool, stage and seating area will replace the current theater. Additional projects for 2013 include expansion of Happy Halloween Weekends to include six weekends, an after-dark light show for summer nights, 20 additional cabanas, additional misters and fans throughout both parks in addition to more shade structures and seating.
Family-Owned CAT Dealer Expands in Daviess County MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc., a distributor of new and used Caterpillar equipment, announced plans today to expand its Washington operations, creating up to 61 new jobs by 2016. MacAllister Machinery currently
company will invest $8.9 million to equip and expand its existing 38,740 square-foot Washington facility by more than 50,000 additional square feet. The expansion will house sales, parts, and services for MacAllister’s inventory of Caterpillar heavy and compact equipment as well as MacAllister Power Systems including Caterpillar generators. MacAllister Machinery expects the project to be completed in fall of 2013. MacAllister plans to begin hiring additional management, service and customer service personnel to coincide with the completion of the expansion. MacAllister Machinery is one of the few distributors of Caterpillar parts and machinery in Indiana, serving customers in the heavy construction, coal, commercial and residential, government, construction, agriculture and power systems industries. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered MacAllister Machinery up to $700,000 in conditional tax credits based on the hiring of Indiana workers. Also, the IEDC offered up to $100,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. Daviess County will consider additional property tax abatement at the request of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation. Radius I Indiana is also supporting the project. In 2010, MacAllister inked an agreement with Whayne Supply to serve as a Mirenco dealer in northern and central Indiana. Whayne Supply also recently announced plans to expand its operations in southwest Indiana. The CAT distributor will invest $2.45 million to add a new facility in Evansville, creating up to 50 new jobs over the next few years. For daily news from Southern Indiana and around the state, visit our blg at www.buildingindianablog.com and follow us on Twitter @BuildingIndiana.
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People News IndyGo Names New VP and CEO Andy Jackson has been selected the new VP of finance and CFO/controller at IndyGo. As CFO/controller and a member of the corporation’s executive team, Jackson will oversee its financial operation including accounting, treasury, and procurement departments. Jackson joins IndyGo after nearly 40 years in various government positions including field examiner for the Indiana State Board of Accounts, CFO for the Center Township Trustee’s Office, controller and director of operations at the Indiana Attorney General’s Office.
Schilling Named Chairperson Turstees of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust have chose Carol Peden Schilling to serve as chairperson. Schilling was born and raised near Bloomington, eventually graduating from Indiana University with a B.A. in english literature. Schilling studied anthropology at the University of Arizona before moving to Phoenix as a staff writer for The Phoenix Gazette.
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tion Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2012 ATHENA Award. Butler was among 10 finalists honored by the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana at the 22nd Annual ATHENA Award Luncheon. Butler joined the staff of HealthSouthin 1989 and was named president and CEO in 1998.
Franklin College Names VP of Finance Daniel Schluge, a former executive at Indianapolis-based OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc., has been named VP of finance at Franklin College. Schluge has over 20 years of experience working in business and finance, most recently serving as VP and contoller of OneAmerica, where he managed mutual find financial reporting, investiment accounting, commissions, licensing, and variable product pricing and trading. Schluge has been a certified public accountant since 1989.
Neininger New LEDF President The Logansport Cass County Economic Development Foundation (LEDF) named Connie Neininger president. Neininger leaves her position as economic development director in White County where she assisted local companies with expansion efforts and the development of over $1.2 billion in economic development
projects. Neininger, a White County resident, takes over for Noaln Kuker who left for a similar position in central Indiana.
Kamerick New Press Ganey CFO Press Ganey, a South Bendbased health care solutions provider, named Eileen Kamerick CFO, responsible for financial planning, reporting, tax, treasury, and facilities. Kamerick was serving as managing director and CFO at Houlihan Lookey, an international investment bank and financial advisory firm. Previously, Kamerick served as Senior VP, CFO and chief legal officer at Tecta American Corp.
Moran to Direct Sports Journalism Center The National Sports Journalism Center has named Malcolm Moran its new director. Moran brings 30 years of sports journalism experience as a sportswriter for USA Today, The New York Times, and The Chicago Tribune. Moran will oversee programming for the Indianapolisbased center, which serves as a comprehensive institute for the study of sports journalism. The National Sports Journalism Center is as official partner of the Associated Press Sports Editors and the National Sportcasters and Sportswriters Association.
Shade named CEO St. Vincent Indianpolis Hospital named Dr. George Shade Jr. chief medical officer. Dr. Shade is a fellow in the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American College of Physician Executives, as well as being board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Most recently, Dr. Shade served as Senior VP and chief quality officer at the Detroit Medical Center, in addition to a teaching role at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
BCEDC Announces Executive Director
New
Jacob Everett has been named executive director of the Blackford County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC). Everett will be responsible for promoting the success and growth of existing businesses in Blackford County as well as attracting new projects. Everett replaces Rob Cleveland, who led the BCEDC for four years.
ULI-Indiana Director
Names
First
Jennifer Milliken has become the Urban Land Institute-Indiana’s (ULI-Indiana) first director. Milliken will be responsible for the organization’s marketing and communication strategies regarding membership involvement and sponsorship. Milliken’s expe19
rience includes real estate research, serving as a member of ULI-Indiana’s Advisory Board, and managing the district council’s annual Real Estate Trends project.
Thorton Promoted to Director Evansvillebased Vectren Corporation promoted Laurie Thorton to director, state government affairs. Thorton also served as chairperson of the board for Volunteers of America of Indiana, a board member of the Government Affairs Society of Indiana, and a member of The Forte, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Vectren Corporation is an energy holding company providing gas and electricity to over 1 million customers in adjoining service ter-
ritories that cover two thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio.
Dorsey Named Chamber Business Leader of the Year The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named Indianapolis-based ExactTarget Inc. CEO Scott Dorsey its Business Leader of the Year. The marketing software CEO was honored by the Chamber at the organization’s 23rd Annual Awards Dinner. Dorsey grew up in Naperville, Illinois, and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in marketing before earning an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Dorsey along with his brother-in-law Chris Baggott and Peter McCormick, launched the ExactTarget in 2000.
Express Employment Announces Business Development Specialist Express Emp l o y m e n t Professional named Melissa Eischeid business development specialist for its Greenwood office. Eischied has spent over 15 years in medical practice management for Community Hospitals and the American Health Network. For the past year and a half, Eischied served as operations manager at Easley Winery in downtown Indianapolis.
Cancer Researcher Receives Lifetime Honor Murray Korc, M.D., the Myles Brand Professor of Cancer Research at IU’s School of Medicine, received the Vay Liang and Frisca Go Award for Life-
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Eli Lily Names Chief Compliance Officer Eli Lilly and Company promoted Melissa Barnes to chief ethics and compliance officer and senior VP to enterprise and risk management. Barnes will also serve on the company’s executive committee. Barnes, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined Lilly in 1994, specializing in legal work related to compliance, litigation, human resources, regulatory, business management strategy, and global marketing sales.
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s the numbers and graphs reveal in this issue, Indiana is moving in the right direction. Are numbers back to “normal?” Not necessarily. For example, Indiana’s unemployment rate in September was 8.2%. Not as low as 4.7% in 2007, but better than 10.9% in 2009. This seems to be the overall trend in the state: not as bad as it once was but not where most would like it. With 2012 coming to a close, here are some of Indiana’s under-the-radar economic issues to be on the lookout for in 2013. NEW HOUSING MARKET As Indiana continued to recover from the housing crisis, 2012 saw a turnaround in the real estate industry. Going back to 2007, the inventory of homes for www.buildingindiananews.com
sale has decreased from 65,000 to just over 46,000. The number of actual sales and the average sales price also rose. A closer look reveals that although the real estate industry did benefit from Hoosiers entering or re-entering the housing market, that did not necessarily translate into benefits across the board. New home sales have decreased since 2008, while existing home sales have been increasing. The larger point taken from this data is that seeing positive numbers from Indiana’s real estate market does indicate that the economy is heading in the right direction. But a better indicator would be when there is a sustained increase in new housing units created. Producing a new housing unit creates jobs. Furthermore, housing units will
cause community expansion, which would in turn attract businesses to provide goods and services for the growing community. So while seeing home sales on the rise is nice, seeing new home rise woulld be better. Energy in Indiana 95% of the power in Indiana is provided by coal-firing plants. Combined with a less then stellar record in terms of water pollution, a forestry industry and a construction industry dependent on lumber, it is of little surprise that Indiana tends to grade low when green report cards are issued. This puts the Indiana in a precarious position. The benefits society reaps as a whole from being environmental conscious is inarguable. On the other 21
hand, Indiana can not simply stop its dependency on non-renewable resources without causing severe economic and lifestyle damage. But the outlook is not nearly as bleak. Anyone who has taken a drive on I-65 or State Road 231 between Lake and Tippecanoe counties are usually in awe of the sight of hundreds of windmills dotting the landscape. When operating at full capacity, these wind farms can generate over 400 megawatts of energy, roughly half the output of coal power station. Wind farms such as Fowler Ridge provide Indiana with more than just renewable energy at little cost to the environment. They can create jobs. As of 2009, over 3,500 jobs ranging from research and development to construction and operations have been created due to the wind-powered energy in Indiana. As the world continues the move towards renewable and environmentally
friendly resources, will Indiana find an economically feasible way to address its energy needs? Indiana & the global market In Northwest Indiana, Austria-based Fronius opened their U.S. headquar-
The bottom line is that one of the largest stimulators of Indiana’s economy continues to be the influx of foreign investment. ters in Portage. Japan-based Hitachi is expanding in Greenburg, with a $4.3 billion investment. Toyota celebrated a milestone in 2012 when their 25 millionth North American produced vehicle rolled off the line in Princeton. Selling Indiana to a foreign investor should be easy. With one of the nation’s highest rated logistical grades, Indiana offers nationwide rail, interstate, and waterway access. The state also wields
numerous economic advantages such as a corporate tax rate of 6.5%, the nation’s 2nd lowest worker’s compensation premium rate, and a reduction in property tax by 30%. The bottom line is that one of the largest stimulators of Indiana’s economy continues to be the influx of foreign investment. Further financial turmoil in Europe has led investors to consider the advantages U.S. locations could play in their expansion goals, with Indiana at the top of the list. If the 2012 trend continues, Indiana can expect to see an increase in the amount of new or expanded operations around 20%. A popular nickname for Indiana is the “crossroads of America.” For a few years, many Indiana residents have felt like they have been standing at a series proverbial economic crossroads. If the momentum from 2012 can be hanessed properly in 2013 a bright road lies ahead for Indiana.
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Photo Feature Methodist Hospitals Auxiliary Honors Volunteers and Awards Nursing Scholarships at Annual Luncheon Methodist Hospitals’ Auxiliary recognized 137 volunteers for their service of over 38,000 hours to the healthcare system. Three LPNs were honored and awarded LPN to RN scholarships to complete their Registered Nursing degrees. The LPN to RN Scholarship program was started by the Auxiliary in 2011, and the three Methodist LPNs were the first recipients of this scholarship fund. The Methodist Hospitals 2012 Annual Awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 23rd, at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Pictured left to right: Fredricka Davidson, Auxiliary Board President, Takesha Buchanan, Candance Kapranos, Renita Miller, scholarship recipients, and Shelly Major,Chief Nursing Officer. Left: Members of the RDC in attendance at the 2012 RDC Annual Meeting; Right: RDC President and Executive Director Erica Dombey-Passauer and RDC Chairman of the Board Dewey Pearman presiding over the RDC Annual Meeting.
50 volunteers fanned out across Starke County 50 volunteers fanned out to 14 homes across Starke County during the first Safe at Home event sponsored by Northwest Indiana Community Action, Community Services of Starke County, and Indiana University Health Starke Hospital. Some of the work included repairing ramps, installing handrails and grab bars, putting up smoke detectors and doing yard work. Northwest Indiana Community Action is the largest combined Area Agency and Community Action Agency in Indiana, providing services for Starke, Pulaski, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Lake Counties.
Left: David Hyatt installs a smoke alarm. Right: Angela Bombagetti and Adrienne Morrow, medical assistance at the office of Dr.Thomas Browne nail down a loose board in an entry way.
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RDC holds annual meeting The Regional Development Company (RDC) released its 2012 financial
NWI Pedestrian Bridge wins Statewide Honors
performance, welcomed new board members, and recognized financial institutions and individual members at an event attended by business executives, community leaders, and elected officials. The event was held on Nov 1 at Gamba’s Ristorante in Merrillville. People’s Bank was awarded the 2012 Most Active Partner Award. Brock Lloyd, LaPorte Savings Bank was recognized as Lender of the Year. The RDC also introduced four new board members: Michael Schneider, First Financial Bank; William Hasse, Hasse Construction; Bert Cook, Greater LaPorte Economic Development Corporation, and Elizabeth Jacobson, City of Hammond Economic Development.
Left: NIRPC Executive Director John Swanson (right) presents the Outstanding Transportation Project award to Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Right: Aerial View of theLake George Pedestrian Bridge connecting Hammond and Whiting.
The Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization Council named the Lake George Pedestrian Bridge connecting Hammond and Whiting a 2012 Outstanding Transportation Project. The award for Special Design or Construction was presented on October 17 during the Indiana MPO Council’s annual conference in Bloomington. John Swanson, Executive Director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), who in turn presented the award to Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. on October 18th at NIRPC’s board meeting in Portage. The $4 million project was funded by a grant from the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA).
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Indiana’s economy stable, infrastruction remains competitive a four-lane, limited-access, divided highway linking the two cities, providing s a resilient and generally more interstate roadways to business optimistic society, many and commercial traffic, thus solidifying Americans were hoping that Indiana’s distinction of being intersected economic woes of recent years by more interstate highways than would be fading in the rear view mirror any other state in the nation. Other as 2012 closed out. Unfortunately there infrastructure bragging points include the are still less than favorable news stories presence of three international airports indicating job and industry growth and three state-of-the-art international have not rebounded to projected levels ports designated as Foreign Trade Zones. nationally. A “worst in a generation” In addition, Indiana boasts an drought during the spring and summer impressive 4,400 miles of active railway brought a fresh set of concerns to many tracks, many of which run through Midwestern states. Northwest Indiana. In an Good news vs. bad Investors who need reasons to relocate a business or effort to reduce congestion news stories is plentiful. industry to Indiana have plenty to choose from: stability and improve the flow of But in Indiana, the scales in the state economy, realistic tax caps, AAA credit goods, the area received an are surely tipping towards rating, and a corporate income tax at a flat 8% with a award of over $71.3 million the good news side. The from the U.S. Department reduction to 6.5% projected by 2015, to name a few. economic picture for the of Transportation via year as far as recovery the Federal Railroad is concerned can be best Administration for the described with the analogy of a vehicle Daniels stated “Illinois businesses are Indiana Gateway project. These funds that is firmly stuck in the slow lane rather fleeing the state because of its crippling will target the Amtrak Michigan Line as than stalled on the side of the road. taxes and other business-unfriendly well as some freight railroad lines. Where Indiana’s economic stability is policies. Northwest Indiana is perfectly All the while, the natural environment concerned, it is difficult to argue with an positioned, geographically, to attract is seeing improvements and more unprecedented $2.2 billion dollar surplus those businesses.” entertainment, recreational, and cultural in the state government budget. A large In terms of infrastructure, Indiana opportunities in the area exist than ever portion of which will be reinvested in has remained competitive throughout before. various state employee pension funds the years with more than 11,000 total Indiana has truly weathered the and a matching portion will be refunded highway miles. The Indiana Department storm of our nation’s downed economy to Indiana taxpayers. of Transportation (INDOT) has plans with plenty of reasons to boast. Lower Another economic victory, perhaps, to improve those statistics with the unemployment rates, incoming industry, is the growth in personal income by completion of the Hoosier Heartland a solid economy, and a strong yet growing 4.2% while the nation only experienced Highway between Lafayette and Fort infrastructure all make Indiana a great a growth of 3.3%. When Indiana looks Wayne. place to call home. See more reasons in to its Midwest neighbors, it has plenty Upon next year’s completion, the our annual Facts & Stats report beginning to boast about. Indiana outpaced the Hoosier Heartland Highway will be on the following page. By Russell Schanlaub
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other four states that make up the Great Lakes region, ranking 11th in the nation for personal income growth rate. During this same time frame, unemployment compensation fell by 31%. Investors who need reasons to relocate a business or industry to Indiana have plenty to choose from: stability in the state economy, realistic tax caps, AAA credit rating, and a corporate income tax at a flat 8% with a reduction to 6.5% projected by 2015, to name a few. While addressing an audience in Northwest Indiana, Governor Mitch
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NUMBER OF ATTORNEYS, RESIDENT AND ACTIVE
RULE OF LAW
2012 TOTAL CRIME INDEX
2011
2012
Illinois
60,069
60,069
Indiana
14,016
15,512
Kentucky
12,579
12,891
Michigan
33,370
33,692
Ohio
38,118
37,745
SOURCE:American Bar Association Lake Michigan
Chicago
Hammond
MICHIGAN
STATE DUI RANKINGS (SEPT. 2012)
South Bend
Gary
OHIO
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
STATE
RANKING
DUI FATALITIES
Indiana
11
195
Ohio
33
341
Michigan
8
230
Illinois
29
298
Kentucky
5
171
Muncie
SOURCE: MADD
ILLINOIS
Anderson
2012 CRIME RATES (PER 1,000 RESIDENTS, AS OF SEPTEMBER)
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Bloomington
New Albany Louisville
K EN T UC K 50
Y
100 Miles
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FUN LAWS •
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PROPERTY CRIME
(National Median: 4)
(National Median: 29.4)
Indiana 3.14 Illinois 4.35 Kentucky 2.43 Michigan 4.90 Ohio 3.15
Indiana 30.42 Illinois 26.81 Kentucky 25.51 Michigan 27.14 Ohio 32.45
SOURCE: neighborhoodscout.com
Evansville
0
Violent Crime
In the State of Indiana, it is illegal to offer a gun as collateral to secure a loan It is illegal to sell alcohol on Christmas Day or until 7:00 AM the next morning Check forgery can be punished with public flogging up to 100 stripes SOURCE: Dumb Laws
2012 Total Crime Index Greater than 250 (Very High) 101 to 250 (Above Average) 61 to 100 (Average) 31 to 60 (Low) 30 or Less (Very Low)
INDIANA’S DEATH PENALTY
450,000
$
Average cost of a death penalty trial and direct appeal. Compared to $42,658 for life without parole case.
8 2
people are on death row (Aug. 2012) executions since 2008 SOURCE: Legislative Services Agency
CRIMES PER SQUARE MILE (National Median: 39.3) STATE
CRIMES Per sq. mile
Indiana
8
Illinois
32
Kentucky
10
Michigan
19
Ohio
23
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CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEYS
BAR EXAM PASS RATES (AS OF FEBRUARY 2012) STATE
PASS RATES
Indiana
66%
Illinois
90%
Iowa
81%
Kentucky
69%
Ohio
63%
SOURCE: National Conference of Bar Examiner
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SAFETY ZONE
DROWINGS
PIT BULL ATTACKS
6 people drowned within Indiana’s Lake Michigan
300 Number pit bull attacks in Indianapolis in 2009.
boundaries, helping to bring the numbers of the number of Great Lakes deaths to 87.
SOURCE: Indianapolis Business Journal
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INDIANA FIREWORKS INJURIES-2011
TOP 10 INDIANA OSHA VIOLATIONS-2011 RANK
COMPANY
CIATIONS
PENALTIES
FIREWORK
INJURIES
%TOTAL
1
Inspections/Prevention
77
$76,850
Firecrackers
26
18.20%
2
Safety Training/Ed.
63
$56,800
Rockets
25
17.50%
3
Machine Guarding
53
$145,859
Other
24
16.80%
4
Hazard Communication
46
$20,473
Aerial
22
15.40%
5
Gen. Duty Clause
43
$140,106
Sparkler
17
11.90%
6
Safety Health
41
$34,950
Unknown
15
10.50%
7
Hazard Communication
41
$26,300
Twisters
9
6.30%
8
Guarding Electrical Equip.
32
$37,068
Homemade
4
2.80%
9
Portable Fire Extinguishers
30
$7,375
Pyrotechnics
1
0.70%
10
Protection Training
29
$10,850
SOURCE: IOSHA
Gunpowder
0
TOTAL
143
0% 100.00%
SOURCE: Indiana State Department of Health
FIREWORK-RELATED INJURIES BY AGE GROUP 2011
TOTAL CASE INCIDENCE RATE (TCIR) Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)
0-11 Years 24%
12-18 Years 19+ Years
10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0
58%
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
18%
Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)
SOURCE: Indiana Department of Labor
2011 INJURY AND ILLNESS RATES
83% of Indiana drivers wear their seatbelts.
Industry Employment in 2011, in thousands
BUCKLE UP
500 450 400 350 300 250 200
7.0
6.3 5.2 4.6
3.9
3.7
4.0
150 100 50 0
3.0
2.0 0.9
0.7
2.0 1.0 0.0
$25
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
28
5.0
3.6
3.0
The typical fine for failure to wear a seatbelt:
6.0
4.6
4.5
Injury and Illness rate per one hundred workers
2011 Injury and Illness Rates for Large Hoosier Industries
Source: Indiana State Department of health, Injury Prevention Program
SOURCE: Indiana Department of Labor
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INDIANA OSHA CITATIONS (OCTOBER 2012)
28 I-OSHA violations resulting in $72,562.50 in fines SOURCE: US Department of Labor
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
16,000 collisions between deer and motor vehicles happen every year in the Hoosier State.
INDIANA RAILROAD CROSSING ACCIDENTS 2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Crashes
116
112
98
139
164
Deaths
10
9
14
19
19
Injuries
38
40
36
45
48
Deaths
11
6
13
8
14
Injuries
9
9
13
11
13
CROSSING INCIDENTS
TRESSPASS INCIDENTS
SOURCE: Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Federal Railroad Administration
+7,000 crashes have been recorded for the first eight months of 2010. SOURCE: Indiana State Police
OVER 70 EXHIBITORS OVER 25 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
CEU Awarded by American Society Safety Engineers
RATES OF HIGHWAY FATALITIES
2010 754
2009 692
2008 815
2007 898
2006 899
Source: Indiana State Police
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BOTTOM LINE
Top Earning Dead Celebrities (2012) Elizabeth Taylor: $210 million Michael Jackson: $145 million Elvis Presley: $55 million Charles Schulz: $37 million
INVESTMENT SPENDING POTENTIAL 2011 Lake Michigan
Chicago
Hammond
MICHIGAN South Bend
Gary
Source: Forbes
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: 2011 STATE
MEDIAN INCOME
17
Illinois
$53,966
32
Indiana
$45,424
33
Ohio
$45,395
34
Michigan
$45,255
Lafayette Muncie Anderson
ILLINOIS
RANK
OHIO
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau Cincinnati
Bloomington
HOOSIER LOTTO in prizes Was allocated by Hoosier Lotto in 2011.
New Albany
$56 million
$118 million
$35 million
Commissions and bonuses retail partners earned
The Build Indiana Fund received, reducing vehicle excise taxes
Teachers, police and firefighters retirement funds each received.
Louisville
Evansville
K EN T UC K 0
SOURCE: Hoosier Lottery Annual Report
Investment Spending Potential Very High High Low Very Low
100 Miles
Source: Esri CEX 2011
TOP U.S. CASINO MARKETS BY ANNUAL REVENUE (2010)
Cases of beer sold on Superbowl Sunday:
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BEER
Y
$49.2 million
SOURCE: www.statisticbrain.com
HOOSIER LOTTERY BENEFICIARIES (AUG. 2012)
Las Vegas Strip, Nev.
$5.777 Billion
Atlantic City, N.J.
$3.573 Billion
Chicagoland, Ind./Ill.
$2.057 Billion
Connecticut
$1.385 Billion
Detroit, Mich.
$1.378 Billion
AGENCY/FUND
MILLIONS
Game Winners
$533
St. Louis, Mo./Ill.
$1.086 Billion
Build Indiana Fund
$147
Tunica/Lula, Miss.
$926.92 Million
Retail Sales
$60
Biloxi, Miss.
$830.86 Million
Police/Firefighters
$30
Shreveport, La.
$764.92 Million
Teachers Pension
$30
Lawrenceburg/Rising Sun/ Belterra, Ind.
$676.17 Million
SOURCE: Hoosier Lottery
GAS TAXES
18¢ from every gallon of gas 16¢ from every gallon of diesel goes to Indiana
SOURCE: The Innocation Group
POPULATION STATS
3 million
individual taxpayers in Indiana and 200,000 registered businesses in 2010. SOURCE: Indiana Dept. Of Revenue
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S erving northweSt i ndiana For o ver 30 YearS FAILED BANKS BY STATE (OCT. 2011-SEPT. 2012) STATE
# of Failed Banks
Indiana
1
Ohio
0
Michigan
0
Illinois
8
Kentucky
0
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SOURCE: FDIC
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GAS TAX PERCENTAGES COMBINED STATE
# of Failed Banks
Indiana
59.6%
Ohio
46.4%
Michigan
60.5%
Illinois
60.9%
Kentucky
48.3%
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BEING PRODUCTIVE
INDIANA AVERAGE HOURS AND WAGES BY REGION: 2011
INDIANA HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR 2011 Less than $10,000
8.1% 6.2%
$10,000- $14,999 $15,000- $24,999
12%
$25,000- $34,999
11.8%
$35,000- $49,999
15.1%
$50,000- $74,999
19.8%
$75,000- $99,999
11.9% 10.2%
$100,000- $149,999 $150,000- $199,999 2.6%
REGION
HOURS WORKED
HOURLY WAGE
WEEKLY WAGE
Anderson
35.8
$16.30
$583.54
Bloomington
31.6
$20.18
$637.69
Columbus
37.5
$22.70
$851.25
Elkhart-Goshen
35.7
$20.78
$741.85
Evansville
34.9
$20.72
$723.13
Fort Wayne
33.8
$21.14
$714.53
Indianapolis-Carmel
34.6
$22.28
$770.89
Kokomo
35.9
$20.08
$720.87
Lafayette
34.6
$18.08
$625.57
Michigan City-La Porte
33.7
$20.88
$703.66
Muncie
34.3
$17.22
$590.65
South Bend-Mishawaka
34.3
$19.25
$660.28
Terre Haute
37.3
$20.08
$748.98
TOTAL INDIANA
35.1
$20.30
$712.53
SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics
$200,000 or more 2.3% 0
5
10
15
20
SOURCE: US Census Bureau
INDIANA EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES (2011 EARNINGS) Place of Work
Earnings
Farm
$48,098
Forestry, Fishing, etc.
$43,603
Mining
$56,241
2. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Utilities
$114,240
3. Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurses
Construction
$55,554
Manufacturing
$74,899
4. Elementary School Teachers (excluding Special Needs Teachers)
Wholesale Trade
$66,194
Retail Trade
$27,389
Trans. and Warehousing
$48,933
Information
$54,290
Finance and Insurance
$50,816
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
$16,204
Professional, Technical Services
$58,401
TOP 5 HIGH WAGE/HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATIONS 2010-2018 1. Registered Nurses
5. Postsecondary Teachers SOURCE: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
STATE MINIMUM WAGE (2012) STATE
MIN. WAGE
Management of Companies, Enterprises
$91,467
Indiana
$7.75
Administrative and Waste Services
$29,381
Illinois
$8.25
Educational Services
$30,858
Kentucky
$7.75
Health Care, Social Assistance
$52,085
Michigan
$7.40
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
$25,788
Ohio
$7.40
Accommodation and Food Services
$17,897
Other Services, Exc. Public Admin.
$32,539
Gov. and Gov. Enterprises
$55,243
SOURCE: neighborhoodscout.com
SOURCE: STATS Indiana
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INDIANA EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (2011) Place of Work
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Mining
1.4%
Construction
5.6%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Wholesale Trade
2.6%
Retail Trade
11.5%
Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities
5.3%
Information
1.7%
Finance and Insurance, Rental and Leasing, and Real Estate
5.3%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative and Waste Management Services
7.9%
Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance
23.5%
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, and Food Services
8.7%
Other Services
4.5%
Public Administration
3.7%
INDIANA AGRICULTURAL Jan. 2012 Farm/Livestock Inv. •
Number of Farms: 62,000
•
Cattle and Calves: 860,000
•
Land in Farms (acres): 14,700,000
•
Hogs & Pigs: 3,850,000
•
Average Farm Size (acres) 237
•
Sheep: 55,000
•
Milk Cows (Avg. head) 172,000
•
Milk Prod. per Cow (lbs) 20,576
•
Production (lbs) 3,539,000,000
Source: Indiana State Department of Agriculture
SOURCE: US Census Bureau
COMMUTING TO WORK (2011) Car, Truck, or Van drive alone: 83.6% Car, Truck, or Van carpool: 8.8% Public Transportation (excluding taxi): 1.1% Walked: 2.1% Other Means: 1.4% Worked at Home: 3.1%
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MASS PRODUCTION
Indiana is #1 in steel production, manufactured housing, compact disks, musical instruments and elevators SOURCE: www.locationindiana.com
AUTO INDUSTRY 2010 AGRICULTURE EXPORTS BY SHARE 25%
All Other Industries
21%
Vehicles and Parts
Indiana has the second largest motor vehicle industry in the United States. SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
15% Pharmaceuticals 14%
Industrial Machinery
11%
Agricultural Products
8%
Optical and Mediacal Instruments
6%
Electric Machinery
2012 INDIANA AND SURROUNDING STATES LOGISTICS REPORT CARD IN
IL
KY
MI
OH
Manufacturing
A
C
B
A
A
Logistics
A
A
B
C+
A
Human Capital
C-
C
D-
D
C
TONS OF IRON
Benefit Costs
D+
D-
C
D
D
81 hundred tons of iron ore
Tax Climate
A
F
C
C-
C
Expected Liability Gap
B
F
D-
C-
D+
Global Reach
A
B
B+
B+
B
Sector Diversification
C+
C
B+
D-
B-
Productivity & Innovation
B+
B
D
A
C
SOURCE: IBRC, Using WISER Trade and ERS Data from the USDA
represent eight hour’s production at a large mine in Minnesota or Michigan. That much iron would make the steel for 10,000 cars, enough work to keep an auto plant running for 14 days straight.
SOURCE:Conexus
SOURCE: Lake Carriers Association
MANUFACTURING: INDIANA VS. U.S. MANUFACTURING: INDIANA VS. U.S.
SALARY Manufacturing workers earn roughly 50% more than non-manufacturing workers who have the same level of education. SOURCE: Conexus Indiana
INDIANA COAL RESERVES Indiana has approximately 57 billion tons of unmined coal, of which nearly 17 billion tons is recoverable by underground mining and only 12% is recoverable using current technology.
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
Source: Conexus Indiana; grades include three variables; the share of total income earned by manufacturing employees in each state, the wage premium paid to manufacturing workers relative to the other states’ employees and the share of manufacturing employment per capita.
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Of the mineable reserves, about 88% is recoverable by underground mining and only 12% is recoverable using surface mining methods. Based on current production rates, Indiana’s 17 billion tons of available coal could last more than 500 years. SOURCE: Indiana Geological Survey
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MOST MANUFACTURING-DEPENDENT STATES (2011 LQ)
FOOD PRODUCTION STATS •
Indiana ranks 2nd in the production of both regular and fat free ice cream.
•
In 2009 Indiana ranked 15th for total farm sales in the United States.
•
•
•
•
Indiana produces more in the nation.
ducks than any other state
Indiana ranks 4th in peppermint producing 293,000 lbs. and ranks 5th in spearmint producing 81,000 lbs. Indiana is the the nation.
2nd largest producer of popcorn in
Indiana ranks 2nd in tomatoes for processing 249,000 tons. SOURCE: Agriculture in the Classroom
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Indiana’s Small Business Development Centers (ISBDCs)
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
A new business is opened by an ISBDC client every 32 hours Source: ISBDCS
IMPACT NUMBERS FOR 2011
Jobs Created
2,098
Jobs Retained
6,578
SOURCE: www.isbdc.org/impact-numbers-for-2011.com
REGIONAl DEVElOPMENT COMPANY: A fINANCIAl SNAPSHOT Number of Loans Debenture Dollars Approved Total Project Dollars Approved Jobs Created Number of Partner Banks Number of Board Members
2010 28 $10,145,000 $22,534,761 148 13 30
2011 32 $11,738,000 $33,060,761 224 10 30
2012 45 $21,053,000 $54,074,281 282 31 29
Source: Regional Development Company
TOP TEN MOST ACTIVE SBA7(a) LENDERS BY NUMBER OF LOANS: 2012 INSTITUTION
LOANS
1.2 million
JP Morgan Chase Bank, National
4,338
Wells Fargo Bank, National Assoc.
3,173
The Huntington National Bank
2,557
Source: IN Small Business Administration 2011-2012
U.S. Bank National Association
1,661
Compass Bank
1,345
Manufactures and Traders Trust
1,089
Indiana Small businesses employed workers in 2009
Indiana Small businesses totaled: 474,239 in Indiana in 2009 97.4% of all employers 48.4% of the private-sector workforce Source: Indiana Small Business Administration 2011-2012 report
KeyBank National Association
704
TD Bank, National Association
647
Zions First National Bank
555
Live Oak Banking Company
489
Source: www.sba.gov/category/lender-navigation/lender-loan-data/ 100-most-active-sba-7a-lenders
INDIANA BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BASED ON NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2010
ESTABLISHMENTS
1 to 4 Employees
73,209
5 to 9 Employees
29,801
10 to 19 Employees
20,576
20 to 49 Employees
13,078
50 to 99 Employees
4,619
Source: STATS Indiana
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Number of minority-owned small business loans in 2010 for a total amount of $7,531,000 Source: Indiana Small Business Administration
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Number of woman-owned small business loans in 2010 for a total amount of $14,149,000 Source: Indiana Small Business Administration
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MAIN FEATURE
Indiana is one of only nine states to earn the top bond rating from all three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Fitch, Moody’s). Source: http://iedc.in.gov
Indiana Counties with lowest unemployment rates (Oct 2012) MARTIN: BARTHOLOMEW: DAVIESS: HAMILTON: DUBOIS:
AMISH IN INDIANA
AAA CREDIT RATING
5.6 5.4 5.4 5.3 4.9
7.9% Unemployment in Indiana 58 counties in Indiana have an unemployment rate below the national average Source: Hoosier Data
Indiana, with the world’s third greatest Amish population, also has the most settlements over 10 church districts in size The settlement at Elkhart and Lagrange Counties is the largest and oldest in the state. The total Amish population in this community is approximately 20,000, spread over roughly 140 separate congregations
lARGEST EMPlOYERS IN INDIANA INDIANA RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CORPORATION
CITY
# Of EMPlOYEES
Indiana Univ. - Med Ctr Purdue Univ. W. Lafayette Delphi Electronics & Safety Indiana Univ. Bloomington Eli Lilly Intl Corp. St. Vincent Hospital Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. Indiana Univ. - Health Arcelor Mittal Burns Harbor Eli Lilly & Co.
Bloomington Kokomo Bloomington Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Burns Harbor Indianapolis
30,000 15,304 8,000 7,701 7,500 7,000 6,800 6,500 6,000 6,000
Source: American Job Center
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RIGHT-TO-WORK-STATE On February 1, 2012 Indiana became the 23rd state in the nation and the first state in the industrial Midwest to pass right-to-work legislation. This new status creates an even more attractive environment for businesses and entrepreneurs alike to move their operations to the Hoosier State.
Indiana ranks 1st in the Midwest and 5th in the nation in Chief Executive magazine’s annual “Best & Worst States” survey (May 2012)
Indiana has the
9th fastest peak broadband connection speed in the U.S. Akami - The Rate of Internet Report (Q4,2011)
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There is strong evidence that the economy is indeed growing, with companies small and large expanding operations and hiring new workers. SOURCE: http://iedc.in.gov and nrtw.org
RIGHT TAXES AND INCENTIVES in INDIANA SNAPSHOT • • • • • •
Property taxes recently capped and cut by one-third No inventory tax No gross receipts tax Corporate adjusted gross income tax is a flat 8 percent, phasing down to 6.5% by 2015 Corporate income tax based solely on sales in Indiana Sales tax is 7 percent SOURCE: http://iedc.in.gov
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INDIANA National guard fiscal Impact, 2011 City
Indianapolis Edinburgh Shelbyville Kokomo Fort Wayne Gary South Bend
Population
Dollars Spent
820,445 4,480 19,191 45,468 253,691 80,294 101,168
278,334,670 71,977,593 20,287,591 13,640,470 8,482,002 7,643,562 6,583,353
INDIANA Population Projections by Race & Hispanic Origin
Indiana Population Projections •
By the year 2040 1 in 5 Indiana residents will have reached the age of 65
•
Indiana is expected to have more residents age 65+ by the year 2035 than those under age 15
•
Hoosiers 65+ population projected to 1.48 million in 2040
•
By 2015 the 65+ population will increase to 108,000 people
•
Between 2020 and 2025, the state is expected to add another 162,000 senior citizens
•
Indiana’s population should top 7 million in 2030 and reach 7,225,000 by 2040
•
The state will add 1.1 million people between 2000 and 2040
•
The population of people between age 25 and 64 will fall to 47% by 2040. It was 52% in 2000
•
By 2025, Hamilton country is projected to add 254,000 people (22%) of the state’s growth
•
By 2025, Marion County should add 125,000 people (11%) of the state’s growth
•
Counties with the biggest population declines will be Vermillion, Posey and Madison counties
•
By 2030, 62 (out of 92) Hoosier counties can be expected to reach a median age of 40
•
Brown County is expected to remain the oldest Indiana County through 2030, when its median age will reach 47
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Median home price (2012 & 2011)
Real Estate
Rank #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
Top 5 Counties by home sales #1 Marion #2 Hamilton
County Rush Hamilton Decatur Porter Brown Boone Monroe Spencer Warrick Tippecanoe
2012 Price $363,500 $190,375 $180,000 $171,500 $168,000 $164,900 $151,050 $150,500 $149,950 $148,750
Statewide
#3 Lake
$120,000
2011 Price N/A $197,000 $104,950 $146,900 $270,500 $178,500 $145,000 $98,000 $136,500 $128,999
$115,000
% Change N/A -3.4% 71.5% 16.7% -37.9% -7.6% 4.2% 53.6% 9.9% 15.3%
4.3%
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#4 Allen #5 St. Joseph
Home ownership rates by state (2012)
Source: 10kresearch.com/ reports/IAR/5.thm
state
first quarter
Second quarter
Illinois
67.0%
66.5%
Indiana
71.0%
72.4%
Kentucky
68.6%
69.5%
Michigan
74.6%
74.8%
Ohio
68.4%
67.5%
Source: census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/rates
State Rental Vacancy rates (2012) state
first quarter
Second quarter
Illinois
9.1%
8.8%
Indiana
11.4%
12.3%
Kentucky
7.8%
7.7%
Michigan
14.2%
11.6%
Ohio
9.3%
9.1%
Source: census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/rates
Office Real Estate Vacancy rates (2012) City/Region
Rate As of 3/1/12
Absorptions(SF) Q1
Chicago, IL
10.16%
6,521,039
Cincinnati, OH
9.49%
820,196
Columbus, OH
10.02%
1,430,866
Detroit, MI
11.66%
4,504,791
Indianapolis, IN
5.43%
485,940
Louisville, KY
10.08%
187,709
Source: colliers.com/~/media/Files/MarketResearch/UnitedStates/Colliers_ International_Highlights_Industrial_NA_2012_2Q_FINAL.pdf
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Indiana housing market overview — 2012 Real estate
2012 Number of Finance/Ins. /Real Estate Businesses
AUG. 2011
AUG. 2012
+/-
YTD 2011
YTD 2012
+/-
New Listing
10,124
9,830
-2.9%
90,406
91,084
0.7%
Pending Sales
5,515
6,150
11.5%
45,185
50,974
12.8%
Closed Sales
5,976
6,697
12.2%
44,090
49,883
13.1%
Median Sales Price
$117,000
$121,500
3.8%
$113,900
$118,000
3.6%
Avg. Sales Price
$142,621
$146,339
2.6%
$136,149
$140,129
2.9%
% Original List Price Received
90.4%
90.7%
0.3%
90.3%
90.7%
0.5%
Inventory of Homes for Sale
51,583
47,711
-7.5%
N/A
N/A
N/A
Month
11.1
9.0
-18.3%
N/A
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Gary
Fort Wayne
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ILLINOIS
Anderson Indianapolis
Source: indianaishome.com/files/Statewide_Housing_Market_Overview_October_22_2012.pdf
Cincinnati
Bloomington
12,618 Building Permits issued in Indiana in 2011 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
SALES PRICE OF HOMES in NWI The average sales price of homes sold overall in Northwest Indiana increased from $140,038 to $148,955.
New Albany Louisville
Evansville
Homeowners in Newton County saw a significant increase in sales price by 26.64 %, followed by LaPorte (10.16 %) and Porter (6.42 %)
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Chicago
Hammond
MICHIGAN South Bend
Gary
Fort Wayne
Indiana ranks 9th nationally in total lumber production and 3rd in hardwood lumber production
Lafayette
Source: Indiana Gov.
Muncie
City Avg. Salary Popularity (median = 1) Kokomo $65,880 2.7 Evansville $51,500 1.7 Lafayette $50,810 1.5 Gary $63,200 1.5 Indianapolis $52,560 1.2 Anderson $53,600 1.2 Fort Wayne $54,930 1.1 Michigan City $53,550 1.1 Columbus $41,950 1.1 Elkhart $42,480 1.0 Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Anderson
ILLINOIS
Popular Metro Areas for Electricians (based on # jobs relative to the city’s population)
OHIO
CONSTRUCTION
Lake Michigan
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Bloomington
New Albany Louisville
Evansville
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2012 RANKINGS OF TOP STATES TO DO BUSINESS
2012 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN INDIANA
Indiana 14 Illinois 26 Kentucky 36 Michigan 33 Ohio 25
Small to Medium-sized Companies (15-249 employees)
Source: CNBC
Popular Metro Areas for Electricians (based on # jobs relative to the city’s population) City Avg. Salary Relative Popularity (median = 1) Kokomo $65,880 2.7 Evansville $51,500 1.7 Lafayette $50,810 1.5 Gary $63,200 1.5 Indianapolis $52,560 1.2 Anderson $53,600 1.2 Fort Wayne $54,930 1.1 Michigan City $53,550 1.1 Columbus $41,950 1.1 Elkhart $42,480 1.0 Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics
1.
Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., Carmel
2.
E-gineering, LLC, Indianapolis
3.
Indiana CPA Society, Indianapolis
4. SEP, Carmel 5.
Purdue Federal Credit Union, West Lafayette
6.
Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C., South Bend
7.
Somerset CPAs, Indianapolis
8.
HardingPoorman Group, Inc., Indianapolis
9.
Slingshot SEO, Inc., Indianapolis
10. Delivra, Indianapolis Large Companies (250 or more employees) 1.
Microsoft Corporation, Indianapolis
US Counties WITH LARGEST PRESENCE OF STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) RELATED JOBS
2.
ExactTarget, Indianapolis
3.
Edward Jones, Statewide
4. Centier Bank, Merrillville 5.
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, Fort Wayne
6.
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm, Indianapolis
7.
Sogeti USA, Carmel
8.
Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc., Indianapolis
9.
Heartland Payment Systems, Jeffersonville
10. Shiel Sexton Company, Inc., Indianapolis Source: Indiana Chamber
Indiana’s Life Sciences
• •
STEM Worker average hourly wage: $28.43 (Indiana) Non-STEM worker average hourly wage: $17.25 (Indiana)
Source: New Geography
•
Home to more than 1,650 life sciencesrelated firms
•
Pharmaceutical industry ranks fifth in the nation in terms of sales, shipments, receipts and revenues
•
Second highest concentration of biopharmaceutical jobs in the nation
•
Indiana-based orthopedic companies top $4 billion in sales annually
•
578,000 jobs – one in nine of all jobs in the state related to life science and health care
Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation
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Top 10 Indiana Job Growth Projections (through 2018) 1.
Home Health Aides
2.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
3.
Athletic Trainers
Projected Average Annual Labor Force Change by County, 2010 to 2020
4. Financial Examiners 5.
Personal and Home Care Aides
6.
Skin Care Specialists
7.
Physician Assistants
8.
Occupational Therapist Aides
9.
Physical Therapist Aides
10. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Source: Projections Central
Labor Force Estimates (Sept 2012)
Total Labor Force Employed
3,160,209
2,922,915
Source: STATS Indiana
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LOGISTICS INDUSTRY HEALTH
LOGISTICS
27%
Of Indiana employment that advanced manufacturing and logistics industries account for. Nearly 32% of that state gross product. Source: LocationIndiana.com
Grading Scale:
BUSIEST DOMESTIC ROUTES FROM INDIANAPOLIS Intl airport
A
(April 2011 - March 2012)
PASSENGERS
CARRIERS
1
Atlanta, GA
454,000
AirTran, Delta
2
Chicago O’Hare
270,000
American, United
3
Denver, CO
265,000
Froniter, Southwest, United
4
Charlotte, NC
207,000
US Airways
5
Dallas, TX
205,000
American
6
Orlando, FL
170,000
AirTran, Southwest, Delta
7
Phoenix, AZ
168,000
Southwest, US Airways
8
Detroit, MI
153,000
Delta
9
Minneapolis, MN
152,000
Delta
10
Las Vegas, NV
121,000
Southwest
Chicago
Hammond
Lake Michigan
MICHIGAN South Bend
Gary
Fort Wayne
Lafayette Muncie Anderson Indianapolis
Cincinnati
The number of Indiana companies the Ohio River connects to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
Bloomington
Source: Ports of Indiana
80%
New Albany
of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive from Indiana.
Louisville
Evansville
Source: IEDC
201 2 Number of Communication Businesses
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1 00 Miles
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Source: Conexus Indiana; grades include the share of total logistics industry income as a share of total state income; the employment per capita; commodity flows data by both rail and road; and infrastructure spending as the per capita expenditure on highway construction.
Source: Indianapolis International Airport
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OHIO
CITY
C
ILLINOIS
RANK
B
Greater than 1 0 6 to 1 0 1 to 5 No Businesses
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Indiana Logistics Rankings
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intersecting highways rail tons of primary metals originated rail tons of primary metals terminated shortest distance to median center of U.S. population
•
largest FedEx air hub (Indianapolis) EVENT
• • •
local freight railroads total freight railroads rail tons of waste and scrap material terminated
• • •
class I railroads number of long distance trucking companies rail tons of food products originated
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regional railroads switching/terminal railroads
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largest cargo airports (Indianapolis) local rail mileage rail carloads carried rail tons of petroleum products terminated trailer and semi-trailer registration trucking employment
• •
export value with Canada NAFTA export value
• • • • • • • •
class I rail mileage domestic waterborne shipping long-distance trucking employment NAFTA trade value number of specialized trucking employees rail tons of coal originated rail tons of coal terminated rail tons of farm products originated
• • • • • • • •
export value to Mexico Freight rail employment Freight tons received Number of airports Number of trucking companies Number of warehouse employees Rail mileage Scheduled air freight
• • • • • •
freight shipped out of state Rail tons carried Rail tons originated Total Canada trade value Total Mexico trade value Truck tons originated
Source: Indiana Logistics Directory
Average Gas Prices per gal: Jan-Oct 2012 INDIANA: $3.72 Illinois: $4.28 Source: Gas Buddy
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Ohio: $3.60 Michigan: $3.69
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IN 2011, INDOT HAS ACCOMPLISHED:
LOGISTICS
$1.1 billion Worth of goods exported to China from Indiana in 2011. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
•
7 corridors completed and open to traffic
•
32 corridors under construction
•
12 new highway miles completed
•
19 miles widened/expanded
•
123 bridges rehabilitated or replaced
•
569 miles of pavement rehabilitated or replaced
•
$1.4 billion invested in construction
Source: Indiana Department of Transportation
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STATE MOTOR fUEl TAX RATES DIESEL FUEL
GASOLINE EXCISE
FEE/TAX
Indiana
18
Illinois Michigan Kentucky Ohio
TOTAL
EXCISE
FEE/TAX
--
18
16
19
1.1
20.1
19
--
19
26.4
1.4
28
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GASAHOL TOTAL
EXCISE
FEE/TAX
TOTAL
--
16
18
--
18
21.5
1.1
22.6
19
1.1
20.1
15
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15
19
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19
27.8
23.4
1.4
24.8
26.4
1.4
27.8
28
28
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28
28
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Average wait time for Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles customers Source: governing.com
Source: Federation of Tax Administrators, data as of January 2012
2012 SIERRA
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WORKER’S COMP
NON-FATAL WORKPLACE INJURIES/ILLNESSES Non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Indiana remained at the lowest rate since 2009.
INDIANA WORKER’S COMP PAYOUT (AS OF OCTOBER 2012) CLAIMS
CASES
Applications Filed
2,498
1,830
Covered Applications Filed
2,015
1,507
603
518
Total Compensation Paid Total Medical Bills Paid
The rate represents a continuing trend over the past 11 years, moving from 9.5 per 100 workers in 1996, to 4.3 for 2011. This is the third year the injury and illness rate has remained at 4.3
$58,839,724
Total Compensation + Medical Bills Paid
$6,371,458
Total Dollars
$65,211,182
NATIONAL WORKER’S COMP PAYOUTS (AS OF OCTOBER 2012) CLAIMS
CASES
Applications Filed
247,498
157,989*
Covered Applications Filed
199,333
130,169
81,810
59,711
Source: Indiana Department of Labor
Total Compensation Paid
INDIANA INJURY AND ILLNESS RATES (PER 100 WORKERS) OVERALL: 4.3% (DOWN 5.4% SINCE 1996) Transportation and Warehousing:
4.3%
Manufacturing:
5.2%
Construction:
3.9%
Agriculture:
9.5%
Mining:
4.7%
Healthcare:
6.3%
Total Medical Bills Paid
$7,406,270,872
Total Compensation + Medical Bills Paid
$1,286,938,383
Total Dollars
$8,693,209,255
SOURCE: www.in.gov.com
Indiana Manufacturing Injury
INDIANA MANUfACTURING INJUSTRY and Illness Rate AND IllNESS RATE
14 12 10
Per 100 Employees
13.0 11.9
11.4
10.8 9.5
8
8.7
9.0
8.3 7.3
6
6.6
5.8
4.7 5.2
4
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$155.5
WORKER’S COMP
billion annually
Cost to society from workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries.
NATIONAL WORKER’S COMP STATS AND FACTS •
Each year, more than 4.1 million people in the United States suffer a workplace injury or occupational illness
•
The injury rate is about 4.4 cases per 100 full-time workers
•
More than 2 million workers are injured severely enough on the job that they miss work and need ongoing medical care
•
More workplace injures happen at mid-size companies (with between 50 and 249
Source: Indiana Department of Labor
MOST DANGEROUS PROFESSION Construction is one of the most dangerous professions, with a rate of 15.2 deaths per 100,000 workers. The leading causes of death among construction workers are falls, car accidents, electrocution, machine accidents, and being struck by falling objects. Source: Indiana Department of Labor
LEADING CAUSE OF WORKPLACE FATALITIES Car crashes are the leading cause of workplace fatalities, causing about 1,300 worker deaths each year.
workers) than at any other size business •
Small companies with fewer than 11 employees report the lowest incidence of workplace injuries
•
In the United States, 165 people
die from occupational diseases every day and 18
more die from a work-related injury-equaling about 1,000 deaths per year
Source: Indiana Department of Labor
Source: Indiana Department of Labor
A Mile of Opportunity Health Care • Retail • Office • Entertainment
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SAFER AT WORK Hoosiers continue to be safer at work with a decline in the injury and illness rate of
“Over 40 Years of Quality Service”
54% Most significant declines were recorded in the industry rates for State and Local
QUALITY INTEGRITY RELIABILITY
Government, which went down 10% from
2010 Transportation and Warehousing demonstrated a decline of 6% over the prior year. Source: Indiana Department of Labor
INDIANA WORKER’S COMP PAYOUTS (AS OF OCTOBER 2012)
2,498 1,830 Covered Applications Filed 2,015 1,507 Total Compensation Paid $603 ,518 Total Dollars $58,839,724 Total Medical Bills Paid $6,371,458 Total Compensation + Medical Bills $65,211,182
Applications Filed
• Industrial & Process Piping • Equipment Rigging & Setting • Special Alloy Welding • Code Welding • Plant Maintenance
Source: National Workers Comp
• Power Generation • Steel Manufacturing
MANUfACTURING INJURY AND IllNESS RATES AND NUMBERS
Year Employment U.S.
IN
• Alternate Fuels
Number of Number Injuries and of Illnesses Fatalities
1998
684,000
9.7
13.0
88,900
24
1999
690,000
9.21
1.9
82,900
24
2000
686,000
9.01
1.4
78,300
19
2001
639,000
8.1
10.8
68,100
22
2002
588,000
7.29
.5
87,800
24
2003
573,000
6.88
.7
49,200
15
2004
572,000
6.69
.0
51,400
15
2005
571,000
6.38
.3
48,600
10
2006
570,000
6.07
.3
41,900
13
2007
568,000
5.66
.6
36,600
7
2008
538,500
5.05
.8
30,800
18
2009
470,800
4.34
.7
21,500
12
2010
437,600
4.45
.2
22,800
14
SOURCE: Indiana Department of Labor
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NUMBER OF HOSPITALS PER STATE
YOUR WELL BEING
Indiana Illinois
123 180 96 130 175
Kentucky Michigan
AMERICAN COFFEE DRINKING STATISTICS
Ohio
• Adults that drink coffee everyday
54%
• Coffee drinkers who prefer their coffee black
35%
• Coffee consumption that takes place during breakfast hours
SOURCE: Third Age
• Average price for cup (8 oz.) of brewed coffee
$1.38
65%
• Amount spent importing coffee to U.S. each year
$4 billion
• Total cups (8 oz.) a coffee drinker consumes daily
3.1
HOSPITALS PER CAPITA Rank
State
Hospitals per 10,000 People
17
Kentucky
0.247
28
Indiana
0.179
33
Illinois
0.15
36
Michigan
0.142
36
Ohio
0.142
SOURCE:State Master
• Average spent on coffee each year by coffee drinker
$164.71
STATES WITH ADULT OBESITY RATE ABOVE 30% (2012)
SOURCE: Live Science, Coffee 4 Dummies, Coffee Research
Alabama Arkansas Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Michigan
FUN INDIANA LAWS By Indiana State Law, a person must get a referral from a licensed physician if he or she wishes to see a hypnotist unless the desired procedure is to quit smoking or lose weight.
Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia
SOURCE: Dumb Laws
STATES WITH THE LOWEST OBESITY RATES (2012)
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) REPORTED INFECTIONS (AS OF OCTOBER 2012)
Colorado Hawaii Massachusetts New Jersey California
Cases
Deaths
Indiana
30
6
Illinois
212
23
Kentucky
6
3
Michigan
196
38
Ohio
114
16
SOURCE: Center of Disease Control
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION REHAB ADMISSION STATS FOR INDIANA IN 2010 There were approximately 290 treatment facilities in Indiana during 2009. Of all those admitted for drug or alcohol abuse in
64.5% of the total, while women comprised 35.5%. Indiana during 2010, men comprised
Utah New York Nevada Connecticut Montana
STATES WITH PROJECTED (2030) ADULT OBESITY RATES OF MORE THAN 60% Alabama Arkansas Delaware Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi
Missouri Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee West Virginia
SOURCE: Web MD
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2011 NWIBRT
Recognition Award Recipient INDIANA’S BUSIEST HOSPITALS (AS OF AUGUST 2012) Hospital/Location
Beds
Discharges Patients
Wishard Memorial Hospital Indianapolis
312
17,812
81,780
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Indianapolis
750
28,567
165,524
Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne
612
20,702
108,043
Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus Gary
570
16,998
94,850
Memorial Hospital South Bend
365
17,006
79,054
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana Fort Wayne
403
20,792
98,387
Indiana Univ. Health Methodist Hospital Indianapolis
1,506
57,317
346,727
Indiana Univ. Health Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie
328
17,596
69,003
Deaconess Hospital Evansville
497
22,678
110,545
Community Hospital Munster
395
20,283
97,021
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SUSTAINABILITY
WIND POWER
AIR QUALITY
In 2009 and 2010, Indiana increased its installed wind capacity
Indiana has the second worst air quality in the U.S.; second only to California, with
ten-fold,
13.1 micrograms of fine particles per cubic meter.
becoming one of the fastest growing states for wind power. New wind projects have supported new jobs and provided numerous economic benefits.
GO BATTY In October, Indiana bats converge in large caves with specific climate conditions (low temperatures and high humidity). There may be as many as 125,000
SOURCE: American Wind Association
bats per cave.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL
There may be from 300-484 bats in one square foot of cave roof!
Indiana now has more than
136 E85 pumps and 13 B20 pumps
SOURCE: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILL Indiana
$103.54
Illinois
$90.80
SOURCE: Indiana Office of Energy Development
kWh usage: 1,030 kWh usage:
ENERGY STAR LABELED FACILITIES BY STATE (SEPTEMBER 2012)
770
kWh usage: 1,175
Kentucky
$108.16
Michigan
$90.63
kWh usage:
683
Indiana
427
$104.86
kWh usage:
918
Illinois
679
Kentucky
309
Michigan
669
Ohio
620
Ohio
Source: US Energy Information Administration
FULL SERVICE RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Source: Energy Star
STATE’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY RANKINGS Indiana
31
Illinois
25
Kentucky
36
Michigan
27 (Tie)
Ohio
27 (Tie)
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
ETHANOL
Indiana is a major producer of ethanol;
13 plants capable of producing 906 million gallons per year.
in 2011, it had
smart businesses asking smart questions
SOURCE: U.S. Energy Information Administration
REGISTERED ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES (DECEMBER 2011) Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
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Indiana
12,949
Illinois
32,438
Kentucky
11,802
Michigan
24,408
Ohio
22,436
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average starting teaching salaries (2012)
life long learning
Indiana................................................ $38,670 Illinois.............................................. $42,740 Kentucky........................................... $35,640 Michigan........................................... $47,440
Salary by education level High School Degree Salary.................................... $32,552 Associate Degree Salary................................ $39,884
Ohio................................................... $41,670
Bachelors Degree Salary................................. $53,976
Source: Teacher Portal
Source: College Board
2011–2012 Public high school graduation rate breakdown Percentage of public school students who graduated within 4 years............................................................... 85.7% Percentage of students who were reported as dropouts or undetermined (left school without formally withdrawing)...................................................... 6.1% Percent of students still in school (after 4 years).................................................................................... 6.3% Percent of students earned a General Education Development (GED) diploma........................................ 0.4% Percent of students who earned a Special Education Certificate........................................................................ 1.2% Percent of students who earned a nondiploma Course Completion Certificate....................................... 0.2% Source: Indiana Department of Education
Indiana’s most expensive college Tuition Costs (2012) 1. Rose Hulman institute of Technology.......................... $40,447 2. Notre Dame University......... $38,447 3. Earlham College..................... $35,164
Great Lakes Industrial Center
3. DePauw University................. $33,250
201 Mississippi Street Gary, IN
3. Wabash College..................... $32,450
Dollar amount received by recipients of the david letterman Scholoarship at ball state university (awarded annually)
$5,000
$3,333
Source: Ball State University
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$725,200,000
Chocolate and fish? •
Is generated in tourism sales tax revenue for the State of Indiana each year
The South Bend Chocolate Company produces more than 3,000 pounds of chocolate daily at its South Bend, Ind. Factory
•
LITTLE 500 BICYCLE RACE
Over 10,000 trout and salmon migrate through the South Bend Fish Ladder annually
The Little 500 Bicycle Race at Indiana University, Bloomington raises
•
money for 34 scholarships valued at $1,000 each for
The St. Joseph River Trout and Salmon program generates more than $6M annually to
working IU students. The race has awarded more
the surrounding communities along the river
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Number of accounts in the United States, in the millions............................................
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The Last Word Why Auto Parts Manufacturing Matters The primary engine of our economic growth hinges on American industry By Rachel Bennett Steury, Indiana Field Coordinator Alliance for American Manufacturing
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nnovation and government involvement has made a real difference in creating jobs at assembly plants across the country. Unfortunately, this growth is not reflected in auto component parts manufacturing. Data from 2009 and 2010 reveal auto assembly employment rose 3.3% but parts manufacturing employment rose only 0.1%. The automakers themselves make up only part of the industry, accounting for one quarter of auto industry jobs. The meager growth of companies making auto parts, where three quarters of these jobs reside, is concerning. The primary reason for the slower recovery of auto parts manufacturing is the rapid growth of imports from China, which has increased our auto parts trade deficit eight-fold since 2001. The success of the auto parts export industry in China is not due to any inherent comparative advantage. Rather, it is a result of the explicit illegal and predatory polices of the Chinese government. According to a recent Economic Policy Institute (EPI) report by Usha C.V. Haley, between 2001 and 2010 the auto parts industry in China received $27.5 billion in government subsidies, many of which violate international commitments and undermine the international trade system. Factor in the steep discount all manufacturers in China enjoy due to manipulation of the country’s currency and we have a bigger crises. Intentionally 40% undervalued by some estimates, this tactic IS the elephant in the room. Everyone knows it is happening but few
are brave enough to do anything about it. Throughout our history Indiana has led in automotive ingenuity, with more than 400 automobile models crafted in 78 Hoosier counties. Kokomo’s pride was the 1893 Haynes Pioneer, the first gaspropelled automobile created. Seymour lays claim to its predecessor, the 1880 Siefker Steam buggy. Jay County proudly notes its first settler was Peter Studebaker in 1821, a member of the Studebaker family, famous for manufacturing farm wagons, then carriages and then electric vehicles by 1902 in South Bend. DeKalb County, infamously known as the “Hub of Transportation Heritage” is home to museums showcasing every mode of transportation that used to be made in the county and beyond: planes, trains and of course, automobiles. Today the automotive industry continues to be celebrated and innovative across the state. The world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions, Allison Transmission, is headquartered in Indianapolis. Honda in Greensburg is the first of its US plants to build Hybrid vehicles. Federal Mogul has a presence in six Indiana locations, with its fuel pump operations being one of the biggest employers in Cass County. BF Goodrich has produced millions of tires over the past 50 years in Woodburn, employing more people than the towns’ population. General Motors in Fort Wayne and Subaru in Lafayette have both achieved “Zero Waste” status, firsts for their U.S operations with nine component manufacturers to the Fort Wayne plant
following suit. From final assembly to the nuts and bolts, in almost every pocket of this state, WE ARE the auto industry. According to the EPI, Indiana ranks second in the nation by share of employment in auto parts employment. Out of 1.6 million auto parts jobs in the nation, Indiana has 132,769 of them; workers making engines, hoses, axles, seals, windshields and beyond. Most of us know at least one person relying on the automotive industry for their livelihood. Most of us can also imagine what life would be like without those good jobs in our state. At a time when many of our industries are in flux, the question is asked: why should we care about auto parts manufacturing? The answer for Hoosiers should be simple; it is a primary engine of our economic growth. College tuition, vacations to Shipshewana, and tithes to the church depend on it but slowly these jobs are being eroded by unfair trade practices overseas. It is not too late to revitalize the auto parts industry and keep those jobs and our economy thriving. Let’s not trade away our automotive jobs for automotive museums. We can and should have both in our great state. The future of American industry and its employees can be bright, but only if there is a will to make it so. Please ask your legislators what they plan to do to level the playing field. After all, our state motto shouldn’t be “Restart your Engines” if we aren’t ready to put our foot on the gas…
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