February 2025

Volume 28, Number 1

COVER STORY

Tackling the Labor Shortage
An intense competition for talent and younger workers’ changing attitudes have altered the hiring landscape – and given workers the upper hand. A group representing employers, state officials and thought leaders discuss where Indiana stands with its labor woes and what efforts are underway, or should be, to minimize the impact on the economy. [Full story]

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FEATURE STORIES

Dateline: Indiana Apprenticeship Program
The state continues to take insights from the Swiss model of apprenticeships. Two notable actions – weaving apprenticeships into high school curriculum and grants from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to launch industry talent associations – have thrust Indiana’s initiative forward. [Full story]

Venture to Vanderburgh County
Teamwork, positivity and visionary thinking are core components in Vanderburgh County’s economic success. Leveraging its location, innovative partnerships and new projects are among ways the county is helping elevate the region. [Full story]

Double the ‘Cool’
With entrants and voting at an all-time high, two small manufacturers emerged victorious in the annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana competition: Harpsicle Harps of Rising Sun and Hard Truth Whiskey Co. of Nashville. [Full story]

Inspirational Entrepreneur
Discover how a stay-at-home mom in New Albany turned her concern for her young family’s health and well-being into a multimillion-dollar business in less than a decade. [Full story]

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INDIANA PROSPERITY 2035: EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

Higher Education Happenings
Customized career assistance, a stackable MBA offering, $102 million Innovation Trails project, music therapy program and more are taking place at four Hoosier colleges and universities. [Full story]