Gov. Holcomb Heads To Europe To Enhance Life Sciences, Innovation-Focused Industry Growth
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland next week joined by Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and other officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They will be departing Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 2. This trip will further business development discussions in future-focused industries in Indiana, advance the state’s medical device ecosystem, and engage key actors within the global energy transition.
“Germany and Switzerland have both been long-standing reliable partners with Indiana for many years,†said Gov. Holcomb. “As we think about the future of energy and industrial growth domestically, we must always keep in mind how far away global events affect our shared and connected economies. For example, the war in Ukraine has had serious repercussions that have rippled across all of Europe and Asia and I’m particularly looking forward to discussions with our German partners about how we can assist and lead our way through these times of great industry change.â€
There are now 535 European-owned businesses in Indiana that support 117,600 Hoosier jobs, and in 2021 Indiana exported $10.3 billion to Europe, just over 25% of the state’s total exports. Indiana also imported $36.6 billion from Europe which made up just more than 47% of Indiana’s imports.
On Monday, the Governor Holcomb-led delegation will begin the trip in Germany- Indiana’s third largest foreign investor-where he and Secretary Chambers will focus on strengthening ties with current partners. The delegation will meet with representatives of some of the 138 German-owned business facilities in Indiana, honoring the long-standing relationship on German Unity Day. The delegation will also meet with business prospects and host an energy-focused, industry roundtable with the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham Germany) to discuss the challenges and opportunities with the global energy transition and joint strategies for accelerating renewable resources.
“I’m looking forward to our continued discussions around innovation and industries of the future in both countries and in Indiana,†said Sec. Chambers. “Our partnerships with Germany and Switzerland have been crucial to industry growth and technological advancement across advanced manufacturing, industry 4.0, pharmaceuticals and orthopedics, energizing R&D and providing quality career opportunities for Hoosiers.”
On Wednesday, Gov. Holcomb, Sec. Chambers and the delegation will travel to Switzerland, home of some of Indiana’s largest employers. In Zurich, they will visit Dormakaba – Swiss-based access and security company that in 2018 chose Indianapolis as its Access Solutions Americas segment headquarters, investing in a 200,000-square-foot expansion – to tour its headquarters and learn about the company’s apprenticeship program.
Finally, on Thursday, Gov. Holcomb and the delegation will meet with key Swiss partners, including Medartis, which hosts its U.S. headquarters in Warsaw; and Roche, the parent company of Roche Diagnostics North America headquartered in Indianapolis. There they will focus on spurring continued growth and R&D in Indiana’s pharmaceutical and orthopedic industry.
This marks Gov. Holcomb’s 13th international trip as governor and his third visit to both Germany and Switzerland, including his recent trip to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters in May. The costs of the state delegations are being paid through private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation.
Indiana is home to more than 1,050 foreign-owned business establishments, representing more than 40 countries and territories. In 2021, 47 foreign-owned businesses committed to locating or growing in Indiana. Together, these firms plan to invest $3.55 billion in Indiana, creating jobs with an average wage of $29.57 per hour and accounting for 14% of the total new jobs committed in 2021.
Southwestern Indiana Women Of Action Sponsors Midterm 2022 Candidate Forum
(EVANSVILLE, Indiana) October 08, 2022 – Southwestern Indiana Women of Action is hosting a Candidate Forum, featuring several candidates from Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. The event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at CK Newsome Center, located at 100 E Walnut St #1, Evansville, Indiana. Doors open at 5 pm, with candidate introductions beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Candidates for the following offices have been invited to attend: Vanderburgh County Council, Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Vanderburgh County School Board, Warrick County Council, Warrick County School Board, and Indiana State Representative District 75. Additional candidates may be added. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
President Stephanie Gerhardt shared more about both the organization and the event itself. “We are extremely excited to bring this event to the community. Voting in our local elections is one of the most important things the citizens of our communities can do. However, we realize that it can be difficult to find information about candidates at the local level.†Gerhardt added, “That is one of many reasons we decided to form the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action, and why events like this Candidate Forum are at the heart of our organization.â€
The event is expected to be value-packed with several candidates attending. The audience is encouraged to bring questions to ask candidates during a portion of the event. Candidates may choose to bring materials to share with the audience. Additional information will also be available about how to join the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action group.Â
About Southwestern Indiana Women of Action
Southwestern Indiana Women of Action’s vision is to become a trusted organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to provide a non-partisan outlet for individuals who identify as female and their allies to become involved in and feel connected to their communities in order to drive positive change. The Women of Action organization exists to educate, organize and mobilize voters in Southwestern Indiana through civic engagement and outreach on key community issues, in an unbiased manner via grassroots efforts. Membership is open to anyone age 16 and older who lives or works in one of the following five counties: Warrick, Vanderburgh, Spencer, Gibson, and Posey.Â
STATE OFFICIALS URGE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MOSQUITOES DUE TO DETECTION OF RARE VIRUS
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WHO’S IN CONTROL?
WHO’S IN CONTROL?
BY JIM REDWINE
Peg and I were in our apartment on the seventeenth floor of our 90s-Era looking building at 6:30 pm (9:30 am Central Time) in Batumi, Georgia yesterday when the whole gigantic complex quaked and my chair, with me in it, moved. Peg had been out on the tiny open-air balcony watching hearty Georgians swimming in the Black Sea. She came right inside shaking about as much as the apartment. We had experienced earthquakes before in Indiana and Oklahoma so we realized why we suddenly had a complete loss of control over our lives.
Peg heard a loud crack while I, as oblivious as usual, just existed through the moment. It takes a lot of power to cause a 42 story high-rise apartment building to move even if it is built on the small mobile rocks that make up the Black Sea beach. After we decided The End was not yet here, we checked for damage; none was obvious but we now have less faith in our accommodations. Speaking of faith, we understood why there was a gold-colored statue of the Greek god Poseidon in the public square across from our home. Poseidon was the god of earthquakes and other natural disasters, such as floods and storms, you know, like the hurricanes currently attacking the Philippines, Cuba and Florida, among other victims. The residents of Batumi must have had to endure a lot of mini-quakes over the years and decided a statue to Poseidon might help protect them.
Apparently when we realize we cannot control our natural environment we humans create gods who can. It makes us more comfortable if we have something that can control Mother Nature even if it also has the power to destroy us. As for Peg and me, it did not help assuage our angst that earlier in the day we saw workers around our complex employing a couple of trucks and a crane that looked like they were leftovers from the Dust Bowl Era. It was apparent that the job was bigger than the tools even if the workers did not appreciate the problem.
It has now been about twelve hours since the earthquake and Peg and I have had the time to assess the situation. We know it was not the New Madrid earthquake of 1811 and it was not a harbinger of the San Andreas Fault we have all been warned about for one hundred years. Oh, that will come as, unlike never happening pots of gold at a rainbow’s end, disasters do eventually appear. All we can do is create more gods, or at least, beliefs, that something somewhere can get things back under control for us.
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Both UE Golf Teams In Action This Weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – This weekend, the University of Evansville men’s and women’s golf teams will be in action at multiple tournaments. The women will be in Bartonville, Ill. for the Coyote Creek Classic while the men travel to Jonesboro, Arkansas for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.
Bradley is the host of the women’s event at Coyote Creek Golf Club. Two rounds open play on Saturday before the final 18 holes on Sunday. Joining the Purple Aces in the event are Dayton, Western Illinois, Idaho State, Northern Iowa, Green Bay, Illinois State and Butler.
It has been a busy stretch for the ladies, who competed at the Butler Fall Invitational earlier this week. Kate Petrova recorded the top finish for UE, carding a 3-over 73 in the last round on her way to a tie for 21st. Her total score was a 234. Finishing five behind her was Mallory Russell. With a final-round tally of 77, Russell completed the tournament with a 239 and tied for 43rd.
RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, Ark. is the host course for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate. The men are set to open on Monday with two rounds prior to a single round on Tuesday. Par is a 72 for the event.
Participants in the tournament include MVC foes Bradley, Valparaiso and Murray State along with Arkansas, Arkansas State, Green Bay, Southeastern Louisiana, Oklahoma Christian and Texas A&M Commerce.
Last time out, the guys traveled to the Valpo Fall Invitational in Chesterton, Ind. Luke Schneider picked up the top finish, posting a 1-under 71 in the last round on his way to a tie for 22nd. Nicholas Gushrowski was second on the squad. His final round checked in at a 75 while earning a tie for 32nd.
Ivy Tech Foundation Honors William Shinn as the Ivy Tech Evansville Benefactor of the Year
Evansville, Ind. –Ivy Tech Evansville named William “Bill†Shinn as its Benefactor of the Year at the Ivy Tech Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last week.
Shinn was one of 19 honorees who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. During this event, the Foundation honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana for the gifts and volunteer service they have contributed to the College.
Shinn has contributed to Ivy Tech Evansville for three decades. His gifts have supported campaign priorities, scholarships, equipment, events, and fulfilled the greatest needs, said Celia Shoulders, executive director of the Ivy Tech Foundation for the Evansville campus. “He originally joined the Board of Trustees in the late ‘90s, when campus trustees networked with legislative representatives, developed policies, and presented proposals to officials. His advocacy around Ivy Tech having transfer opportunities with four-year partners was critical in Ivy Tech Evansville’s transition to a community college,†Shoulders added. He currently serves on advisory councils within the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science.
“Our Benefactors make a powerful difference in the lives of our students,†said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “Their contributions ensure that our graduates are better prepared for life after college, and we are deeply grateful for their investment in Ivy Tech.â€
“The passion our Benefactors have for Ivy Tech students is unmatched,†said Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College. “Thanks to their generosity and volunteerism, our students can confidently pursue pathways that lead to high wage, high-demand careers that strengthen our communities and power the State of Indiana.â€
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Eagles to Host Senior Day on Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer team will host their senior day festivities on Saturday, October 8, when they play host to the University of Nebraska Omaha at 7pm. Senior recognition is set to start at 6:15 pm.
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After their match with the Mavericks, the Screaming Eagles will take an 11-day break before making their furthest trip of the year when they travel to Denver, Colorado to take on the University of Denver on October 19. Then USI will head to St. Charles, Missouri to take on Lindenwood University for the second time this season on October 23. The Lions beat the Eagles 2-1 in a non-conference match earlier this season.
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USI will be hosting their senior day recognition on Saturday before the match with Omaha. The Eagles will be honoring Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky), Ryan Olwig (St. Peters, Missouri), Mical Hardtman (Hamilton Parris, Bermuda), Colten Walsh (St. Louis, Missouri), Ryan Nevins (St. Peters, Missouri), and Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri). Winkler finishes his career with three goals and 15 assists in his 52 games played. Olwig ends his USI career making 19 appearances for the Eagles. Hardtman has scored one goal and recorded two assists in 29 matches over his three seasons. Walsh has played and started in 77 games over his five-year career at USI, he has scored 10 goals and recorded nine assists for the Eagles and has played over 6100 minutes for USI. Lindsay leaves USI with two assists in his 62 games played over the last five seasons. Nevins ends his USI career scoring 11 goals, including six in 2019, and recording five assists over 71 games played. In his three years at USI, Meissner has played in 16 matches and made 11 starts, he has allowed 21 goals while making 53 saves and facing 150 shots.
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The Eagles struggled offensively against Bellarmine, not recording a shot in the first half and finishing the match being outshot 25-10 and 12-2 in shots on goal. The USI defense looked incredible however, while allowing 13 shots in the first half, the back line was able to keep the Knights scoreless at halftime. Meissner played a big roll in that, making six saves. The final 30-minute curse struck again for the Eagles when the Knights took a 1-0 advantage in the 67th minute off a corner. USI couldn’t get the momentum to swing their way as Bellarmine was able to cap off the night with a goal in the 74th minute to make it 2-0.
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Sam Benoist (Foristell, Missouri) was named the TicketSmarter Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week on Monday after leading the Eagles to their first victory over Eastern Illinois University. Benoist finished the match with four points coming from his two goals. He also took two shots and two shots on goal which converted both. This is Benoist’s first weekly honor and USI’s first since Brian Winkler earned Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week in 2021.
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Head Coach Mat Santoro has been trying to find the perfect lineup all season for the Eagles. Only five outfield players have started in every game they’ve played this season. Nick Faddis (St. Louis, Missouri), Will Kirchhofer (Fishers, Indiana), Damian McGregor-Wickham (Toronto, Canada), and Walsh have all started every match for the Eagles while Ednilson Voiles (Jeremie, Haiti) has played and started in 10 matches. In the 11 matches for the Eagles, they have had nine different starting lineups this season. The Eagle’s defense has been very consistent for Santoro, with his main stays of Walsh, McGregor-Wickham, and Travis Sides (Evansville, Indiana) who have all been playing well this season especially in the first half.
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Summit League Play
Summit League play continued on Saturday with four matches on the schedule. Western Illinois University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City fought to a tough 0-0 draw. USI earned their first win of the year over Eastern Illinois, 3-2. Denver continues their hot season with a win over Omaha, 1-0. The match between the University of St. Thomas and Oral Roberts University was postponed after the loss of ORU player Eugene Quaynor. Four Summit League sides are in action on Tuesday, but no conference matches are on the schedule. Eastern Illinois and Lindenwood opened the conference week with a battle on Wednesday, the Lions came out victorious 2-1. Eastern Illinois then hosts in-state rival Western Illinois on Saturday with an early kickoff and both teams looking for their first Summit League win of the year. Denver and St. Thomas will meet in St. Paul, Minnesota as both teams fight to stay unbeaten in conference play. There are two nightcaps in the league as Omaha travels to USI and Oral Roberts heads to take on UMKC, both matches starting at 7pm.
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Nebraska Omaha Mavericks
Omaha comes to Strassweg Field on Saturday with a 4-4-1, 1-1 Summit, and are coming off a loss to Denver last Saturday, 1-0. Mathis Pilon St-Louis is leading the Mavericks this season with four goals on the year. Kenji Mboma Dem leads the team with nine points this year, scoring three goals and recording three assists. Pilon St-Louis is leading the team with 21 shots as well as 8 shots on goal. Omaha has had two keepers playing this season, Nathanael Sallah started the first seven non-conference matches for the Mavericks, allowing 18 goals and making 23 saves on 97 shots faced. But they have gone with Lute Lillo Portero for both of their conference matchups, he has allowed one goal and made 10 saves on 28 shots faced. The Mavericks were picked to finish third in the Summit League this season after finishing last season in third place with a 6-10-1, 4-2 Summit League, record.
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Saturday’s match between USI and Omaha can be seen on ESPN+.