Not to be deterred by volcanic ash, Dale Buuck, Director of Business Development for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, will travel to Europe this week along with reps from Indy Partnership and Duke Energy. These economic development organizations are joining forces to present a united message to executives in Germany and Britain.
The goal of the trip is, all in all, to brag on Indiana. And they've got things to brag about. These representatives will be explaining why Indiana is far exceeding all other Midwest states in direct foreign investment. According to a report from Indiana University last year, more than 65 percent of foreign direct investment in the state of Indiana comes from Europe, which represents more than 14,000 jobs statewide.
During the trade mission from April 21-29, Kristie McKillip of Indy Partnership, Dale Buuck of Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Bill Petranoff of Duke Energy Indiana will meet with more than 20 advanced industrial manufacturers at the Hanover Messe trade show.
Hanover Messe is one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs. Most of the pre-arranged meetings the three economic development partners have secured are focused on manufacturers in the renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and electric vehicle drive systems markets.
The partners will then travel to London for a series of meetings and events planned in conjunction with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation London Office. The events will provide prospects with information about doing business in Indiana.
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