Gov. Mike Braun Highlights Indiana Small Businesses and 400+ High-Wage Jobs
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun traveled across nine Indiana communities during the week of April 21, 2026, to highlight small businesses, economic development, and workforce initiatives. At a Huntington groundbreaking, the Governor announced Hanjung America's new manufacturing facility, projected to create more than 440 Hoosier jobs at an average wage exceeding $28 per hour. The remaining stops featured tours, community roundtables, and site visits focused on local economic strengths and job creation.
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This announcement describes the Governor's multi-community tour across Indiana during the week of April 21, 2026, highlighting small businesses and economic development initiatives. The most concrete economic development commitment announced is Hanjung America's planned manufacturing facility in Huntington, projected to employ over 440 workers at an average wage above $28 per hour upon full employment.\n\nThe announcement does not create any regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, or enforcement mechanisms. It is informational and ceremonial in nature, documenting the Governor's travel itinerary and public remarks. There are no deadlines, penalties, or legal requirements imposed on any regulated entity. Businesses and government entities in affected communities may benefit from increased visibility and potential economic development interest.
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Gov. Mike Braun Highlights Indiana’s Small Businesses, 400+ High-Wage Jobs, Community Strength in Travel Across the State
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Gov. Mike Braun Highlights Indiana’s Small Businesses, 400+ High-Wage Jobs, Community Strength in Travel Across the State
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week, with stops in Summitville, Greenfield, Rushville, Liberty, Connersville, Terre Haute, Delphi, Huntington, and Aurora to highlight Indiana’s small businesses, economic development, hundreds of new Hoosier high-wage jobs, and the local leaders and community institutions helping move Indiana forward.
“ My travel throughout our state last week had a little bit of everything: a major groundbreaking that will bring hundreds of new high-wage jobs to a community, small businesses creating great careers in their community, and lots of Hoosier hospitality from the local leaders looking out for their communities and neighbors.” — Governor Mike Braun
Governor Braun joined the Terre Haute Chamber for a fireside chat focused on making life more affordable for Hoosiers and ensuring every region of Indiana can capitalize on its unique strengths to attract new jobs and higher wages.
In Huntington, Governor Braun joined the groundbreaking for Hanjung America’s new manufacturing facility. Full employment at the facility is expected to reach more than 440 Hoosier jobs, with an average wage of more than $28 per hour, representing another major investment in Indiana’s manufacturing economy and workforce.
On the way up, Governor Braun stopped at Hoosier Routes in Summitville for a pork tenderloin and to thank the volunteer firefighters who help keep the community safe.
On Thursday, Governor Braun toured Veraestau Historic Site in Dearborn County, meeting with local leaders and seeing firsthand the work being done to preserve one of Indiana’s historic treasures for future generations. Governor Braun was joined by Mayor Patrick Schwing.
Governor Braun also stopped at Delphi Body Works, where he highlighted the role small businesses play in creating jobs and driving local economies forward in communities across Indiana. Governor Braun thanked Mayor Kamron Yates for hosting the stop.
Governor Braun toured Amplify Hancock County in Greenfield, sat down with local leaders in Rushville, held a community roundtable with local leaders in Liberty hosted by Union County Sheriff Jeff Adams, and held an economic development-focused community roundtable in Connersville.
Photos from the Governor’s stops, as well as photos from past events, can be found on the official Flickr account for Indiana Governor Mike Braun, here.
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