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WorkSmart Returns to Indianapolis in Effort to Improve Employee Experience, Spur Growth and Drive Castleton Revitalization

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkSmart Systems Inc., a leading Indiana-based Professional Employer Organization (PEO), today announced their return to Marion County with the opening of a new office in Castleton, Ind.

Key Points: 
  • WorkSmart brought 40 employees to Marion County in the 2021 move and have since grown their employee base by 30%.
  • The decision was made to locate the facility along the future Nickel Plate Trail in Castleton as revitalization efforts continues in the area.
  • "The Castleton revitalization project is a major reinvestment in Marion County and one that I firmly believe in," said Thomas.
  • Both the Nickel Plate Trail and Castleton Revitalization plan are moving along with strong support from local and state government.

Together In Motion Indiana Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches in Fishers on December 20

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months.

Key Points: 
  • The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months.
  • "With our commitment to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, it was a natural fit for Fishers to serve as the first suburban site for May Mobility's autonomous vehicle fleet," said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
  • Riders can see live updates of the shuttle's locations on the Together in Motion Indiana website .
  • "The Nickel Plate Cultural District in Fishers represents an ideal location to deploy an autonomous shuttle service through May Mobility," said Ryan Klem, director of programs for the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

"Indiana's Year Of The Trails" Launches With A Powerful Message: Connected Trails Are Essential To Statewide Prosperity

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Eric Holcomb has proclaimed 2021-2022 as "Indiana's Year of the Trails" recognizing that "connecting trail segments is a powerful tool for economic and community development that should be actively facilitated."

Key Points: 
  • Eric Holcomb has proclaimed 2021-2022 as "Indiana's Year of the Trails" recognizing that "connecting trail segments is a powerful tool for economic and community development that should be actively facilitated."
  • In addition, the legislative trails caucus is focused on building the political support to implement the recommendations in the 2021 Indiana State Trails Plan , including the development of the state's Visionary Trail System.
  • Sen. Kruse has recognized that "trails bring people together, as they not only connect physical locations but also represent the bonds that create communities."
  • "Indiana's story of trails as fundamental to quality of life, economic development and tourism is a great success story.