Fishers continues to position itself as a player in the fast-growing life sciences sector, and in this podcast conversation, Director of Economic and Community Development Megan Baumgartner explains how and why.

Baumgartner discusses the city’s efforts to attract and retain high-tech, high-wage employers, including companies such as INCOG BioPharma Services and the Italian-based Stevanato Group, both of which have established significant operations in Fishers. She outlines what makes the community competitive in the life sciences space — from infrastructure and workforce to strategic location — and how those assets fit into the city’s long-term economic development plans.

The conversation also takes listeners inside the process Fishers uses to evaluate requests for economic development incentives. Baumgartner explains what factors weigh most heavily in those decisions, how the city measures return on investment for taxpayers, and how accountability is built into incentive agreements.

Quality of life, she says, is not just a talking point but a central part of Fishers’ economic strategy. From parks and trails to schools and public safety, Baumgartner details how community amenities play a direct role in helping local companies recruit and retain talent.

The discussion also turns to the Indiana Statehouse, where lawmakers are considering proposals that could limit local control over land use and zoning decisions. Baumgartner shares her perspective on how such changes might affect growing communities like Fishers.

NOTE:  A previous post was linked to the wrong podcast and I apologize for the error.

You can listen to the full podcast conversation with Megan Baumgartner at this link or the link below.