The Indianapolis region continues to develop a well-trained workforce that meets the demands of today’s fast-paced economy. To better channel individuals into the appropriate jobs, key Indiana leaders are providing residents the opportunity to meet representatives from 101 companies with 3,640 job openings.

Demonstrating commitment to economic development at the local and state level, Senator Evan Bayh and Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson will be hosting the fifth annual Bayh-Peterson Job Fair. The fair is scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2007 and will take place at Conseco Fieldhouse from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Among the employers who will be there are Honda Manufacturing, FedEx Express; St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, National City Bank, Nordstrom and other retailers, AT&T, law enforcement and corrections agencies, and several area hotels.