Registration is now open for the Southern Indiana Business Report’s inaugural State of the Region: Defense Sector, set for December 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at WestGate Academy. The event will feature two panels discussing major defense investments at WestGate@Crane and their impact on south-central Indiana. Moderators include Bryant Niehoff, CEO of Uplands Science and Technology Foundation, and Nancy Eckerle, executive director of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Radius Indiana, the forum will bring together leaders from defense, economic development, and local government. Projects by Kratos, CACI, and Amentum are already underway, signaling millions in regional investment. Tickets are $25 per person, with table sponsorships available. More details are available through the Southern Indiana Business Report, a Radius Indiana program covering business growth across the region.
