Lisa Laughner Executive vice President, Conexus Indiana IAAMA Fall Conference November 15, 2007

Overview Launched June 27 th by Central Indiana Corporate Partnership A state-wide initiative focused on Indiana’s advanced manufacturing, transportation, distribution and logistics industries 3 Priorities: –Building a world-class workforce –Improving public perception and awareness of manufacturing/logistics –Creating new connections for industry growth

Mission Conexus Indiana is leading the effort to position Indiana as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and logistics. We are building industry partnerships and exploring new market opportunities, preparing Hoosiers to take advantage of manufacturing and logistics careers, and promoting a better understanding of the importance of these sectors to our economic future.

All-Star Leadership Board –Joe LoughreyPresident & COO, Cummins, Inc. – Conexus Indiana Chairman –Steve DwyerCOO, Rolls-Royce Corporation –Denny OklakChairman & CEO, Duke Realty Corporation –Bob PalmerVice-President, FedEx –Martin JischkeFormer President, Purdue University –Tom SnyderPresident, Ivy Tech Community College –Mark MilesPresident & CEO, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership –Sonny ToyodaPresident, Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg, Inc. –Cathy LanghamPresident, Langham Logistics –Mark HowellCOO and President, Brightpoint Americas

Building a world-class workforce 9 of top 11 state-wide skill shortages are in TDL & manufacturing Indiana is 47 th in USA in educational attainment Align higher ed curriculum with industry needs Promote training and education opportunities Raise awareness of careers with future workforce – Dream It Do It campaign Enter high school Graduate Enter college Graduate Indiana Workforce Issues Conexus Indiana Focus

Improving public perception & awareness Misconceptions about the industry & career opportunities Negative press Aggressively communicate the realities of the industries Promote the state’s strengths Support its economic development effort Perception & Awareness Issues Conexus Indiana Focus

Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics are Vital to Indiana’s Economy Manufacturing & Logistics: Employ nearly 3 of every 10 working Hoosiers: $42,000 $37,000 $34,493 $31,150 $0$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000 IN Manufacturing IN Logistics U.S. Median IN Median % of Hoosier Jobs Jobs pay 33% greater than Indiana median wage

Creating new connections for industry growth Build new partnerships among private industry, the public sector and research institutions Partner with the State in an initiative to grow Indiana’s share of federal defense/aerospace contracts Lead the Indiana Logistics Council Create an Indiana supplier database Connect larger manufacturers with in- state suppliers to streamline supply chains –Networking, Slingshot, Manufacturing & Logistics Week Conexus Indiana Focus

Thank you For inviting me. Hosting the Defense Asset Study Services & Support Focus Group after IAAMA. Interested in learning more about the Defense Initiative – please ask – we’ll get you on our list and started on reviewing opportunities.