EVANSVILLE, Ind. (February 27, 2024) —Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) and the Tri-State Manufacturing Alliance (TSMA) are thrilled to announce the release of the Evansville Regional Strategic Manufacturing Roadmap, a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the manufacturing sector in the Evansville region.
Developed in collaboration with more than 50 local businesses and drawing insights from over 25 subject matter experts across the manufacturing sector, the Evansville Regional Strategic Manufacturing Roadmap provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of manufacturing in the region and offers strategic recommendations aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Key highlights of the Evansville Regional Strategic Manufacturing Roadmap include:
Technology Adoption: The roadmap outlines a strategic plan for the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technologies within the manufacturing sector. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global market with a keen eye to the importance of digital change management related to healthy business processes.
Growing and Aligning Talent Pipelines: Recognizing the critical role of skilled workforce in manufacturing, the roadmap puts forth recommendations to cultivate and align talent pipelines. By investing in education, training programs, and partnerships with local institutions, the Evansville region seeks to develop a robust workforce ready to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
Increasing Ecosystem Connectivity: To foster collaboration and innovation, the roadmap emphasizes the importance of enhancing ecosystem connectivity. Strengthening partnerships between manufacturers, research institutions, funding streams, and government agencies will create a dynamic environment conducive to growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
The Evansville Regional Strategic Manufacturing Roadmap is the result of a collective effort involving diverse stakeholders committed to the prosperity of the region’s manufacturing sector with representatives from all aspects of the manufacturing value chain. The insights will guide the current and future trajectory of manufacturing in the Evansville region.
E-REP and TSMA are confident this roadmap will not only elevate the regional manufacturing sector but also position the Evansville region as a leader among peer and aspirational manufacturing-intensive regions across the Midwest and the country. The recommendations outlined in the roadmap are designed to propel the Evansville region onto the global stage, enhancing its competitiveness and contributing to economic growth and prosperity.
