Indianapolis, the capital of the state of Indiana, is not often thought of as a technology center. One city official, however, believes the city’s image is changing. Angela Smith Jones is the deputy mayor of economic development. She compares Indianapolis to a version of Silicon Valley. In other words, Indianapolis is becoming a center for new, technology-based businesses, similar to Silicon Valley in California. Last year, technology companies in Indianapolis added $7.7 billion to the city’s economy. They employed 75,000 people and are seeking more. Openings for technology-related jobs increased 40 percent last year.
Title: Indianapolis: ‘Silicon Valley’ in the US Midwest
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economic development.</span> <span data-start-time='25771' data-end-time='32333'>She compares Indianapolis to a version of Silicon Valley.</span> <span data-start-time='32333' data-end-time='47063'>In other words, Indianapolis is becoming a center for new, technology-based businesses, similar to Silicon Valley in California.</span> <span data-start-time='47063' data-end-time='59104'>Last year, technology companies in Indianapolis added $7.7 billion to the city’s economy.</span> <span data-start-time='59104' data-end-time='65833'>They employed 75,000 people and are seeking more.</span> <span data-start-time='65833' data-end-time='74063'>Openings for technology-related jobs increased 40 percent last year.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' 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