Gov. Braun highlights growing Indiana economy in READI Stops, celebrates major investments in Hoosier workforce

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlighted Indiana’s status as one of 15 states with an expanding economy this week, with stops at two READI sites in Churubusco and the future Spartan Square in Connersville, as well as two jobs-and-wages events celebrating a $5 million investment in the Hoosier manufacturing workforce by Caterpillar in Lafayette and the groundbreaking of a new HarperCollins facility that will create 412 permanent Hoosier jobs.

“Indiana’s economy is growing, and this week that was on full display: from two READI projects creating housing and building a new community plaza, to a $5 million investment by Caterpillar to bolster the Hoosier advanced manufacturing workforce and breaking ground on a new HarperCollins facility that will support over 400 Hoosier jobs, Indiana is clearly the place to build and grow a business.” — Governor Mike Braun

Governor Braun visited the Turtle Meadows housing development in Churubusco on Friday. This project put a $1 million READI investment to work in creating housing for this growing community in Northwest Indiana.

On Saturday, Governor Braun visited the old hospital site that will become Spartan Square: a community plaza designed to serve Connersville residents. This project is expected to retain 200 jobs and create 50 new jobs.

Earlier this week, Governor Braun traveled to Lafayette to celebrate a $5 million investment by Caterpillar in workforce development for Hoosiers. This investment is focused on developing the advanced manufacturing workforce and will finance local investments in vocational training and STEM degrees. Governor Braun highlighted the work his administration is doing to support upskilling Indiana's workforce through Power Up Indiana.

Governor Braun also helped break ground on a new HarperCollins facility being built in Brownsburg. This major project will support 375 jobs during construction and then 412 permanent Hoosier jobs. This facility will be a great asset supporting Indiana’s nationally-renowned excellence in shipping and logistics.