For Immediate Release
March 11, 2026
Invest Hamilton County Expands Annual State of the Workforce to Full-Day Program, Announces Inaugural Champions of Opportunity Awards
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – Invest Hamilton County (IHC) will host its expanded State of the Workforce event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Indianapolis North in Carmel. Now a full-day program open to the public, the event will convene local school superintendents, state economic development leaders, city partners, employers, and community stakeholders for a comprehensive look at the forces shaping Hamilton County’s workforce and economy. The event will also feature the inaugural Champions of Opportunity awards, recognizing five individuals or organizations making a significant impact in expanding opportunity across the community.
The full-day format reflects the growing complexity of workforce challenges and the depth of collaborative solutions underway across the county. Keynote presentations from Lightcast — a leading labor market analytics firm — and IHC President & CEO Mike Thibideau will anchor the program, alongside sessions featuring Hamilton County school superintendents, Indiana Economic Development and entrepreneurship leaders, and city economic development directors from across the county.
Media Coverage
Invest Hamilton County Expands Annual State of the Workforce to Full-Day Program | The Times of Noblesville
IHC to host State of the Workforce event | Current – Westfield in Brief
State of the Workforce | Current – Carmel in Brief