Engage Greater Lafayette - West Lafayette

With an unrelenting focus on growing Indiana's economy, our Engage Indiana events take place in every region of the state. We dive into each region’s unique challenges and distinct opportunities for growth and discuss programs designed to help each community thrive. From talent attraction and retention to education and economic development, we hit on the points that matter most to your region.

Date:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Location:
Purdue University
Address:
610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Networking:
11:30 am
Program:
12:00 pm
  • Hosted By
  • Purdue University

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Speaker / Moderator

Keynote

David Rosenberg

David Rosenberg

Secretary of Commerce
State of Indiana

Bio

David Rosenberg has served as Secretary of Commerce for the state of Indianaand a member of Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s cabinet since his appointment in August 2023. In his role, Sec. Rosenberg leads the Indiana EconomicDevelopment Corporation (IEDC), guiding the strategy and growth of the state’seconomy and its related economic development efforts. Rosenberg joined the IEDC in August 2021. Prior to becoming secretary of commerce, he served as theIEDC’s chief operating officer and chief of staff.

As chief operating officer and chief of staff for the IEDC, Rosenberg oversaw theagency’s operations, cultural and young professional development team, as wellas several strategic IEDC initiatives, including the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), and the LEAP Innovation andResearch District in Boone County. Rosenberg helped build and lead the IEDC’s100+ person international team that, under the leadership of Gov. Holcomb, hasachieved unprecedented success for Indiana’s economy. This includes record-breaking committed capital from companies at $28.7 billion in 2023 and securinghistoric economic funding from the state legislature.

Rosenberg is a proven leader within the state, boasting an impressive trackrecord that includes a significant role as Deputy Chief of Staff under Mayor GregBallard where he oversaw the management of substantial development projectsworth billions of dollars, optimizing operations across the enterprise, andrepresented the city in both the City-County Council and within the Statehouse.

His previous experience also extended to the education sector, where he servedas the Operations Officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, the largest schooldistrict in the state. Rosenberg spearheaded the reorganization andmodernization of transportation services, effectively directed the management ofover 9 million square feet of real estate assets, and also led the sale anddevelopment of the Bottleworks District.

Rosenberg also served previously as a consultant for a versatile, multi-client firm,advising and advocating for clients across various levels of government. His areasof focus included K-12 education, facility financing, and operations enhancement.He currently serves on boards for Visit Indy and KIPP Indy Public Schools.

Rosenberg was recently recognized as one of Howey Politics Indiana’s Power 50 and one of Indiana’s 250 Most Influential Leaders by Indiana Business Journal (IBJ). He is also a recipient of the IBJ’s ‘Forty under 40’ recognition. He is agraduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and resides in Zionsvillewith his wife, Ali, and their children Will, Lily and Jack.

Moderator

Gerry Dick

Gerry Dick

Division President
Inside INdiana Business

Bio

In June 2000, broadcast news veteran Gerry Dick and technology entrepreneur Scott A. Jones formed Grow INdiana Media Ventures, LLC, a media company created to deliver Indiana business news and information through multiple media sources. Mr. Dick is president and managing editor of Inside INdiana Business, a division of IBJ Media 

GIMV properties include the EMMY-award-winning Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s most-watched local business television program; InsideIndianaBusiness.com; Inside INdiana Business Radio, The INside Edge Morning Briefing and Midday e-newsletters and a variety of interactive and mobile media products.  

Mr. Dick is also a frequent keynote speaker and moderator on issues related to the Indiana economy and serves as a business analyst for CBS4 & FOX 59 (Indianapolis) and 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis).

Mr. Dick's broadcast news background includes 14 years as a principal reporter and field anchor at WRTV (ABC) in Indianapolis. While at WRTV, he reported on issues facing communities throughout Indiana and neighboring states. His work received an Emmy nomination for a 1993 series on Indiana companies doing business along the U.S.-Mexico border. He has also held reporter and anchor positions at television stations in Fort Wayne and Terre Haute.  

Prior to the creation of Grow INdiana Media Ventures, Mr. Dick served as senior vice president of the Indianapolis Economic Development Corporation, where he was responsible for a broad range of initiatives, including marketing, communications, advertising and media relations.

Mr. Dick has three times been presented with the state’s top honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, by Governors Kernan, Daniels and Pence. He has also received Ernst and Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award and been recognized by the Small Business Administration as its Journalist of the Year. Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick has received an EMMY five times for best interview/discussion program/series or special.  

Mr. Dick is a native Hoosier, born and raised in the Vermillion County community of Clinton. He is a graduate of Indiana State University, which has recognized his professional accomplishments with its Distinguished Alumni Award.  

He is a member of the board of directors of The International Center and past board member of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Board of Advisors at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the Dean’s Executive Council at the Scott College of Business at Indiana State University and is a founding member of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Indiana University School of InformaticsMr. Dick also serves as chairman of the Scholarship Selection Committee for Vectren Corporation and is an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. 

Mr. Dick is married to the former Roz Redman of Dana, Indiana. Roz and Gerry are residents of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis and have three children.