Statement by Eli Lilly President and CEO Sidney Taurel

In the words of Eli Lilly President and CEO Sidney Taurel, here is what Indiana must do to compete and grow in the future: "Indiana is in fierce competition for the businesses and jobs of the future, which will ultimately define our state's position in the global economy. To win at this high-stakes game, we must find a way to keep more of our college-educated sons and daughters close to home. We also must appeal to talented people from throughout the country and the world to come to Indiana to work.

How do we do this? Indiana must transform its economy by attracting and creating high-technology companies in fields such as the life sciences, advanced manufacturing and information technology. This requires all of us working together to create the most favorable climate possible for businesses in which the critical resource is the human mind."

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