Empowering Businesses, Strengthening Communities.

Indy Economic Development is building a stronger Indianapolis by supporting business growth and creating opportunities for all.

LIVE HERE. BUILD HERE. THRIVE HERE

Indy Economic Development is the official economic development organization for the City of Indianapolis. Through business attraction, retention, expansion, and real estate development efforts, we work to advance inclusive growth across the city’s diverse economy.

We take Indianapolis to the world and bring the world to Indianapolis, by promoting the city as a premier destination to live, work, play, and stay.

Board Leadership

BOARD CHAIR

Mayor Joe Hogsett, City of Indianapolis

TREASURER

Gordon Brooks | Vice President, Controller and Corporate Strategy | Eli Lilly & Company

SECRETARY

Brandi Davis-Handy | President, AES Indiana

Full Board Announcement Forthcoming

YOUR INDY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM

  • Jim Schellinger - Indy Economic Development CEO

    Jim Schellinger

    President & CEO

    Email Jim

    +1 317-550-0643

  • Michael Lofton

    Michael Lofton

    Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff

    Email Michael

  • Tom Hellmich

    Tom Hellmich

    Business Retention Manager

    Email Tom

    +1 317-550-0647

  • Ike McCoy

    Ike McCoy

    Development Facilitator

    Email Ike

    +1 317-550-0649

  • Ama Amzat

    Ama Amzat

    Project Manager

    Email Ama

    +1 317-550-0645

  • Karla Williams

    Karla Williams

    Special Assistant to the CEO

    +1 317-550-0655

  • Isaac Becker-Chamberlin

    Isaac Becker-Chamberlin

    Executive Assistant & Office Manager

    Email Isaac

    +1 317-550-0685

  • Andrea Richter-Gerry

    Andrea Richter-Gerry

    EVP, Business Development & International Relations

    Email Andrea

    +1 317-550-0687

We are Growing

CAREERS

Indy Economic Development launched as a standalone entity in 2025. We are actively staffing-up, with the vision to have a best-in-class economic development team.

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