INDIANAPOLIS – Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith joined thousands of entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis this week, spotlighting the strength and spirit of Indiana’s small businesses and the hardworking Hoosiers behind them.
“Indiana does a great job of not only encouraging Hoosiers to start their own company, but we also draw companies in from across the country,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said. “The expo was a great reminder that behind every sweet and salty snack is a team of dedicated people pouring their hearts into their work. These are the people driving our communities forward. They are innovators, risk-takers, and problem-solvers.”
During his visit, Lieutenant Governor Beckwith toured the show floor, met with Indiana-based exhibitors, and participated in discussions about innovation in the food and snack industry.
The expo, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, provided a powerful platform to showcase the products and people that make Indiana a leader in small business growth and entrepreneurship.
Indiana is home to a growing number of small food manufacturers and specialty snack companies, many of which were represented at this year’s event. Among the many vendors, South Bend Chocolate Company, Original Gourmet Lollipops, McFarland Family’s Praline’s Deluxe, Boikey’s, Frittle Candy, Foods Alive, and Little Joey’s Protein Snacks welcomed questions about how Indiana can better help their businesses grow in the next few years.
“Events like the Sweets and Snacks Expo are important because they bring national attention to Indiana,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said. “We’ll continue doing everything we can at the state level to champion Hoosiers who are building something from the ground up.”
