September 2015 
Volume 6, Issue 9 
IndianaSupplierINsight.com
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Upcoming Events

Sep 24 - Annual Division of Supplier Diversity Business Conference; Indianapolis

Oct 3 - Manufacturing Day; Indianapolis

October 15 - The Educators/Employers Connect Forum: The Value of Industrial Certifications; Kokomo

November 20 - 11th Annual Relationships to Partnerships; Purdue University, West Lafayette
Indiana SBDC Partners with Ivy Tech to Open New South Central ISBDC Office
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) has announced a new partnership, effective today with Ivy Tech Community College's Bloomington campus, who will serve as the regional host for the newly re-established South Central ISBDC office.

"We could not be more pleased to have a partner in Ivy Tech to host the South Central ISBDC office to localize and expand on the current assistance available for small businesses in the region," noted ISBDC State Director Jacob Schpok.

The ISBDC offers entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources for little to no cost. Services provided include one-on-one consulting, strategic planning, market research and loan assistance.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive Adding 1,200 Jobs in $140M Expansion
Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette says increased demand is sparking massive expansion plans. The company has announced plans to invest $140 million to increase production and add more than 1,200 jobs by 2017. SIA says the move will ultimately increase capacity by 100,000 units per year and bring its work force to around 5,000. The project marks the latest example of momentum for the automaker. In 2013, the company announced a $400 million expansion involving a new paint shop and upgrades to its engine assembly and stamping operations.

The Lafayette SIA plant is the automaker's only production facility outside Japan. It produces the Subaru Outback, Legacy and Toyota Camry. It currently employs about 3,800 workers and produces about 300,000 vehicles per year.

SIA Executive Vice President Tom Easterday says the move will have a ripple effect throughout Indiana. The company has 28 direct suppliers in the state and many more indirect suppliers that he says "will grow right along with us."

3 Reasons to Register Your Company with the Indiana Supplier INsight Database
Indiana Supplier INsight is a valuable database tool, and it is an integral part of the effort of Conexus Indiana to promote and support advanced manufacturing and logistics throughout the state. Of the many reasons to ensure your company is in the database, I believe these are the top 3:

1. Get noticed! Conexus Indiana regularly receives requests for supplier listings from various entities like IEDC, OEM's, Tier-1's, etc. You can't get on a list if you're not registered.

2. Invitations to matchmaking events. Last year, we facilitated over 125 supplier matchmaking meetings. Invitations were sent to companies found using Indiana Supplier INsight.

3. Receive notifications of procurement opportunities. This past quarter, there were over 130 procurement opportunities posted to Indiana Supplier INsight. Only companies who register receive notifications.