Wow! 5 CIRDA communities were recently named to WalletHub's list of Best Small Cities in America: 3) Carmel 6) Westfield 10) Fishers 17) Zionsville 22) Noblesville See the rankings: bit.ly/3k2HWpQ #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #BestSmallCitiesInAmerica

Telix recently announced it has signed a strategic agreement to lead a merger with ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE, a global leader in radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical development. Read More: bit.ly/47I5OGC #CIRDA #BioHeartland

RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is investing $173M into its Central IN operations, including establishing a brand-new 450,000 SF facility at the Anson Industrial Park in Whitestown & expansions to its existing NE Indianapolis manufacturing site. bit.ly/4AUM28c

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD), a wholly owned subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, announced plans in early September 2026 to open a new pharmaceutical clinical research facility in Greenfield, Indiana. Learn More: bit.ly/3UdOUws #CIRDA #BioHeartland

Recently, Governor Mike Braun and city officials announced that Amazon will invest over $100 million to build a new 585,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood. Read More: bit.ly/4zc9FY8 #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #Greenwood

Buc-ee's is one step closer to coming to Indiana. The Greenwood Common Council recently approved plans with a 7-2 vote for the popular travel center to build the state's first location in their city. Read More: bit.ly/3VbGvK7

Congratulations to Mitch Frazier on being named President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), effective October 5. Read More: bit.ly/4yb2lvN #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #IEDC

The IEDC is tasked with awarding $35 million of redevelopment tax credits to regions per fiscal year. To be considered for the first round of funding, projects must be submitted to CIRDA by October 12, 2026. Please visit our website for more information: bit.ly/4h87nmX

Noblesville Mayor Jensen gave his annual State of the City address Sept. 10 at the Riverview Arena at Innovation Mile, touching on growth, infrastructure, economic development, and future plans while reflecting on the damage from last month’s flooding. bit.ly/4xHdZxs

At the recent CIRDA meeting, the CIRDA Water Committee, led by Mayor Scott Willis (Westfield) and Mayor Matt Gentry (Lebanon), provided an in-depth update concerning regional water planning and governance. #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment

CIRDA’s Water Committee met in August to continue discussions on regional water planning and governance. More information can be found here: bit.ly/46dKKY1 #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #WaterCommittee

Willoughby Industries Inc. will invest $10M in a new corporate HQ and manufacturing facility in Zionsville, officials announced recently. The move is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs in Boone County over the coming years. Read More: bit.ly/46T6AjE

25 years ago, our country fell under attack. Let us never forget this tragic event and the many lives lost. We thank the heroes, of that day and after, for supporting our fellow Americans and defending our freedom. #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #NeverForget

The IEDC recently announced the rollout of Regional Redevelopment Tax Credits. The IEDC is now tasked with awarding $35 million of redevelopment tax credits to regions per fiscal year. Please contact CIRDA for additional information, or visit: bit.ly/4iLfJSz

Have you read our August newsletter yet? It features information about flood relief, CIRDA committee updates, economic developments happening throughout the region, and more! Read it here: conta.cc/3UXgRbO #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #Newsletter

Happy Labor Day from CIRDA! As we work to continue building Central Indiana, we would like to thank the dedicated men & women who make our region the best in the nation. #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #LaborDay

IU Health recently announced the launch of the IU Health Theranostics Center of Excellence, a program that combines advanced medical imaging, precision diagnostics, and image-targeted therapies to deliver personalized treatment for patients with cancer. bit.ly/3SPRbgJ

Our next CIRDA meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at IU Indianapolis - Hine Hall, Kelley Room 137 (875 W. North Street, Indianapolis). We hope to see you there! #CIRDA #CentralIndiana #RegionalDevelopment #SeptemberMeeting

Last weekend, LIV Golf returned to Chatham Hills in Westfield to close out their 2026 season. As thousands of fans came to watch some of the world's best golfers, it was great to see Central Indiana and our Hoosier Hospitality in the spotlight!

Indianapolis-based BioCrossroads recently announced the ten charter members of Indiana’s Life Sciences Industry Talent Association, a program aimed at helping Indiana train workers for the state's pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industries. Read more: bit.ly/4fXCykn