Elanco opens $200M HQ in Indy, Plug and Play expands & Indiana’s creative economy takes center stage

Plug and Play, the global accelerator behind Dropbox and PayPal, is expanding its Indiana footprint, launching a new biosciences program at IU’s 16 Tech campus. Caterpillar, FedEx, and Amazon announce expansions across the state, while Corteva confirms a corporate split that could impact more than 1,500 Hoosier jobs. Rick Lertzman’s legacy gets the red carpet treatment at Heartland Film Festival as Indiana’s creative economy—worth more than $10 billion—takes the spotlight. IBJ Media’s Creative Economy Summit in Fishers explores how Indiana can harness its artistic and cultural assets for economic development and talent retention. Science Central in Fort Wayne welcomes new leadership with a STEM-focused vision for inclusivity and engagement. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.