I got the chance to sit down with Matt Mindrum, President and CEO of the Indy Chamber.

We discussed the economic performance and future initiatives of Central Indiana.

Matt shares insights on how the region competes economically with the Midwest and the rest of the country, highlighting Central Indiana's achievements in GDP growth, net migration, job creation, and closing the racial earnings gap.

The conversation covers the importance of workforce development, the role of small and mid-sized businesses, and new initiatives aiming to propel the region forward.

They also discuss strategies to market Indianapolis as a destination for talent and business, revealing the ambitious goals and solid plans of the Indie Chamber to make Indiana a hub of fast-paced growth and innovation.

You are going to learn about:-The importance of municipal branding and marketing -Indy's plan for workforce development and retention - How different entities are working together to advance central Indiana economic development

Thank you to our partners: The HC Tavern JC Hart

Check out these clips from the show:01:23 Economic Performance of Central Indiana 02:39 Key Metrics and Business Drivers 03:59 Expanding Central Indiana's Influence 05:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Workforce Development 12:28 Marketing Indianapolis: Embracing the Brand of Speed 24:36 Retaining and Attracting Talent in Indiana 31:51 Support from Government and Employers 32:09 Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities 33:19 Challenges and Solutions in Workforce Development 34:45 Retaining College Graduates in Indiana 38:11 Promoting Indiana to Boomerangs and New Talent 39:52 Indy Chamber's Initiatives and Future Plans 53:53 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions 59:25 Conclusion and Gratitude

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