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Alternative Energy

Indiana

Hoosier Homegrown Energy: Indiana’s strategic plan to grow Hoosier jobs and incomes by producing energy from the state’s own natural resources.
Indiana Office of Energy Development: State agency responsible for guiding Indiana’s overall energy policy, including renewable energy.

Ohio

Ohio Clean Energy Business Association: A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio. 
Ohio Energy Office: Ohio’s authority for connecting companies and communities to resources to deploy renewable energy technologies and energy efficiencies.

Economic Development

Indiana

Indiana Economic Development Association: Statewide nonprofit organization with 400-plus members dedicated to promoting the overall economic welfare of Indiana.
Indiana Economic Development Corporation:  Indiana’s lead economic development agency that oversees the state’s business attraction efforts and coordinates state incentive programs. 

Ohio

Ohio Business Development Coalition: Entity charged with developing and executing a proactive sales and marketing strategy to position Ohio for business development. 
Ohio Department of Development: Ohio’s lead economic development agency that works to attract and retain businesses through competitive incentives and targeted investments. 
Ohio Economic Development Association:  Statewide organization focused on advocacy, networking and education for Ohio economic development professionals. 

National

International Economic Development Council: International organization that provides resources and training for economic development professionals throughout the US and abroad. 
Utility Economic Development Association: National network of economic development professionals in the utility business. 

Education

Indiana

Indiana Commission for Higher Education: State-level commission responsible for coordinating the planning and budgeting activities for higher education in Indiana. 
Indiana Department of Education:  Agency that oversees Indiana’s statewide education efforts and is tasked with preparing Hoosier students for both academic and career success. 

Ohio

Ohio Department of Education: State department in charge of leading Ohio’s education efforts and ensuring Ohio students are prepared for both academic and career success.

National

US Department of Education: Federal agency that promotes student achievement by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to resources.  

Energy

Indiana

Indiana Office of Energy Development: State agency responsible for guiding Indiana’s overall energy policy, including renewable energy.

Ohio

Ohio Energy Office: Ohio’s authority for connecting companies and communities to resources to deploy renewable energy technologies and energy efficiencies.

National

American Gas Association: Association representing 202 energy companies that deliver natural gas in the United States.
Edison Electric Institute: Association of US shareholder-owned electric companies.
Energy Information Administration: Clearinghouse of official energy statistics from the US government. 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Federal organization that regulates and oversees energy industries in the economic, environmental and safety concerns of the American public.
US Department of Energy: Federal agency whose mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. 

Manufacturing

Indiana

Conexus Indiana: Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative that is dedicated to making the state a global leader in these high-growth, high-tech industries. 
Indiana Manufacturers Association: Organization that advocates for Indiana manufacturers before legislative bodies and both state and federal agencies. 

Ohio

Ohio Manufacturers Association:  Statewide organization that works with legislative and other state regulatory agencies to improve business conditions for manufacturers in Ohio.

Media

Indiana

InContext: Bimonthly publication from the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University that covers the state’s workforce and overall economy.
Indiana Economic Digest: Daily publication from the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University that offers timely business and economic stories. 
Inside Indiana Business: Multimedia site that offers the latest news surrounding Indiana businesses. 

Ohio

Dayton Business Journal: Source for the latest business news in and around the Dayton, Ohio, region. 
Ohio Business Development Coalition News: Online pressroom for the Ohio Business Development coalition. 

Statistics

Indiana

Hoosiers by the Numbers: Official workforce statistics from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Indiana Business Research Center: Nationally-recognized resource from Indiana University that retains extensive economic and demographic information for the state of Indiana.
STATS Indiana: Award-winning website produced by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University that maintains interactive demographic and economic data for the state of Indiana.  

Ohio

Ohio Labor Market Information: Ohio’s source for reports and data about employment levels, wages and earnings, economic projections and training resources. 
Ohio Office of Policy Research and Strategic Planning: State-level organization that provides data and analysis on the economic, industrial and demographic trends for the state of Ohio. 

Utility Information

Indiana

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission: State agency charged with ensuring Indiana’s utility companies provide adequate and reliable service at reasonable prices.  Contains contact information for Indiana’s electric, natural gas, water/sewer and telecommunications providers.

Ohio

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: Ohio’s regulatory agency created to assure Ohio residents adequate, safe and reliable public utility services at a fair price.  Contains contact information for Ohio’s electric, natural gas, water/sewer and telecommunications providers.

Workforce Development

Indiana

Indiana Department of Workforce Development: Organization that oversees employment programs, unemployment insurance systems and regional economic growth initiatives for Indiana.

Ohio

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: State-level agency in charge of promoting job creation and advancing Ohio’s workforce.