Sunday Mar 23, 2025

MakeMyMove Boosts Indiana’s Talent Pool, Fort Wayne’s Med Tech Ambitions, and Tackling Hunger Through Innovation

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we spotlight the Indiana-based startup MakeMyMove, which is luring remote workers from across the U.S. to cities like Noblesville, South Bend, and Evansville. Offering cash incentives, perks, and community engagement opportunities, the program has already helped more than 2,000 remote workers relocate, fueling economic growth and helping Indiana address its talent shortage.

Plus, northeast Indiana is aiming to become a global gateway for med tech companies. Fort Wayne’s Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation is launching an initiative to attract international med tech firms by easing their entry into the U.S. market and leveraging the region’s $19 billion medical device ecosystem.

Also in this episode:

  • Cadillac brings Formula 1 to Fishers: Construction is underway on a $200 million racing headquarters expected to create 300 new jobs.
  • Hypersonic tech in southern Indiana: Kratos Defense is investing $50 million in a hypersonic testing facility near NSWC Crane, creating up to 100 jobs and strengthening Indiana’s defense sector.
  • Indiana’s hunger fight: Leaders from agriculture and food industries unite at the first Indiana Hunger Summit to combat food insecurity, which affects 1 in 8 Hoosiers.
  • University of Evansville’s farm-to-classroom innovation: A unique container farm initiative is helping educate students and feed the Evansville community year-round.
  • Recycling revolution in Indy: Republic Services and Blue Polymers invest $180 million in a state-of-the-art plastics recycling complex, a first in North America, creating 125 jobs and setting a national precedent.

Join us for an in-depth look at how Indiana is growing its workforce, driving innovation, and addressing critical community needs, one bold initiative at a time.

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