Collectively, the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) represents over 1000 manufacturing enterprises in the Hoosier State. The manufacturing network has been a critical agent in acting as a medium between the private sector and government. The state's robust manufacturing sector demonstrates the success that the IMA has had working with the gubernatorial administration of Mike Pence. The relationship the IMA has cultivated in the Capitol shows how effective its leadership has been.

That leadership is now in the midst of a transition as the IMA has selected Andrew Berger as its Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Tax Policy. On December 1st, 2014 Mr. Berger takes the helm at a time where tax policies legislated by the statehouse have enable manufacturing to be an expansive industry within Indiana's whole economy. The challenge of sustaining this economic climate as well as achieving more growth is one that IMA President Patrick J. Kiely believes Mr. Berger is particularly capable of accomplishing.

Mr. Kiely remarked on the appointment with optimism.

"We are pleased that Andrew Berger will be joining the IMA as the association's Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Tax Policy and will continue our long history of business advocacy and political action. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge of the legislative process, a history of experience with legislative leaders, as well as a strong legal background." he stated.

If the IMA proves to be successful in keeping the economic landscape of Indiana intact than the  manufacturing industry would greatly benefit. By implementing business management software, a manufacturing enterprise can improve the totality of its operations from accounting to inventory management. Accent Software, Inc. provides manufacturers with software to fit their unique needs to facilitate their success within Indiana's manufacturing sector.