Announcements

Resources

Global Indy Business Center

Companies headquartered overseas can now use the Global Indy Business Center to explore the North American market and establish operations in the Indy Region. Provided by the Indy Partnership, firms can use the center’s shared office space and wraparound services for free, for up to 6 months. For more, contact: Jennifer Pearl at [email protected].

GoGlobal Grant Export Acceleration Program (deadline: 12/5)

Small- and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the nine-county Indianapolis region can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to grow through exports. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, December 5. Grants are provided by the Indy Partnership, made possible by JPMorgan Chase & Co. through the Brookings Institute Global Cities Initiative.

CIBER Internship Funding

This ‘Internship Funding Program’ incentivizes Indiana small-and-medium-sized businesses to internationalize their operations. Will offer up to 50% of an intern’s wages, and up to $3,000 in total.

Local events

Indiana Business Outlook Panel: Indianapolis

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

7:30 AM- 9:00 AM

The Kelley School of Business Alumni Association presents an expert panel of IU faculty will offer insights and economic forecast for the upcoming year.

Broadening Global Perspectives: Southeast Asia

Friday, November 2, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

8:30 AM- 12:30 PM

The International Center presents this workshop to gain valuable insight and perspective. It will feature guest speakers, experts and staff in an interactive and educational session alongside fellow participants.

Indy International Festival

November 8-10, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

This event is hosted by The Nationalities Council of Indianapolis, and presents the unique opportunity to travel the world in just a few steps.

Trade and Tariffs Policy: Indiana Business Update

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Indiana Manufacturers Association presents the opportunity to hear from professionals about what the recent trade and tariff announcements mean for the manufacturing economic sector and what to expect going forward.

Performance Racing Industry Trade Show 2018

December 6-8, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

PRI presents an experience of the latest in motorsports technology, ideas and new business opportunities. Join the world's top racing professionals and over 1,100 exhibiting companies.

International Trade Shows

Mexico’s Auto Industry Summit

November 6-7, 2018

Monterrey, Mexico

MexicoNow presents this summit and will bring you up to date on the current state and prospects of Mexico's booming auto industry.

Formnext

November 13-16, 2018

Frankfurt, Germany

Mesago presents the largest dedicated Additive Manufacturing/3D printing show in Europe.

West Africa Smart Grid Briefing

Monday, December 3, 2018

San Francisco, CA

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The US Trade and Development Agency presents this opportunity to meet with decision-makers from West Africa's power sector.

India Energy Storage and Smart Grid Workshop II

December 6-7, 2018

Mumbai, India

The US Trade and Development Agency presents this opportunity to meet leading energy decision-makers from across India as part of the India Energy Storage and Smart Grid Program.

Discover Global Markets: Indo-Pacific

December 10-12, 2018

Salt Lake City, UT

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for U.S. exporters.

CES 2019

January 8-11, 2019

Las Vegas, NV

Presented by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the world’s gathering place to see the latest developments and how companies are incorporating AI into their business.