Leighton J. Johnson

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Want to see the impact of Industry 4.0? We visited @smokercraftboat in New Paris, IN to see how they've transformed their boat production process with the help of a Manufacturing Readiness Grant and partners like Guide Engineering, @enFocusImpact and iNDustry Labs at @NotreDame.

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Our @LeightonJohn_ will tell you all you need to know about the Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grants program TOMORROW at noon from the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. It's virtual, so all Hoosier #manufacturers can join. https://t.co/9tI1MTQsVs

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

Company account tweet of the year goes to the @Indiana_EDC - CC: @mollyinindy for spotting this!

[Indiana Economic Development Corp. @Indiana_EDC]

Other states: How’d you get $22.2 billion in new committed capital investment last year?

Us:

[Andrew Lokenauth @FluentInFinance]

Many don't realize the importance of Silicon Valley Bank to the economy & the ripple effects coming

SVB's failure is the beginning of a domino effect throughout tech & start-ups

I've worked in banking for 10+ years so let me explain why you should care & what it means for you:

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Today, the @Indiana_EDC announced that 186 Manufacturing Readiness Grants totaling nearly $23M were awarded last year, supporting $352.7M in technology-enabled capital investment among Indiana #manufacturers. Learn more about these important investments: https://t.co/wAsWPA9KL6

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

I see no lies 🤣

[BRE @brethawriter]

Nobody knows what they’re doing, apply for the Senior Director position ❤️

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

.@BestBuy would be the 🐐 if they offered laptop/computer discounts to laid off tech workers… we all know folks just uses their work computers for personal nowadays

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

The pandemic prompted many employers to adopt virtual meeting platforms but those tools haven't fully met #advancedmanufacturing & #logistics companies' needs. Join our next Emerging Tech Showcase to learn about next-gen collaboration tools that do. https://t.co/BuTAP0usNp

[Mark Muro @MarkMuro1]

19 programs; ~$80b:

New federal "place-based" industrial policy adds up to a significant new feature of U.S. region / ec dev efforts.

Here's our breakdown:
https://t.co/aCkcFoiDzm

@BrookingsMetro @BrookingsInst

[Mark Muro @MarkMuro1]

New legislation and research reaffirm the importance of regional public universities for local economies | New post from @RobMaxim, @YangYoungYou, and myself

https://t.co/i86Jx4QC9F via @BrookingsMetro

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

@HicksCBER @INDprogressives Personal injury lawyers in the hospital lobby:

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Our Peer-to-Peer Network Forum at Konrady Plastics put cutting edge manufacturing tech and lessons on how to best integrate it on full display. We’re grateful to the Konrady team & their partners at Fusion Robotics/RoboJob-USA for sharing their success. https://t.co/RWWmjRXmPt

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

@MarkMuro1 Maybe Austin, TX of the region given OSU influence/presence!

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

@AmandaWorking @SkillsCoalition Looking forward to reading the report!

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

Random weekend emails

Me:

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Our upcoming Emerging Tech Showcase features @IvyTechCC & @Amatrol offering Smart Manufacturing Training equipment and programs that Indiana #AML needs to keep pace with Industry 4.0. Go here to sign up for the one-hour, virtual event: https://t.co/rn16AFw4Iq

[Leighton J. Johnson @leightonjohn_]

@MarkMuro1 This may be something you want to delete! @MarkMuro1

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Most Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grants program awardees have been in business 30+ years & are often HQd in the state. In just 2 years, this @Indiana_EDC program has impacted 20+ industry segments, showcasing a deeply diverse #manufacturing sector. https://t.co/jowKDlwRhL

[Conexus Indiana @Conexus_IN]

Good news for Marion, and all of Indiana #AML as @GM makes a huge investment in its "talented Marion team" that "will keep the plant working for many years to come."
https://t.co/aGtvzenw7D

[GerryDick @GerryDick]

Elkhart is about more than RVs. Mayor Rod Roberson says from the riverfront to a historic boutique hotel, quality of place investments are paying off. The @WSJ cites Elkhart as the top emerging real estate market in the nation. @IIB @SBeNDElk_Region @edc_elkhart @CityOfElkhartIN