By Brandon Boynton, CEO, Vemity It’s no surprise that with world-renowned universities in Indiana such as Purdue, IU, Notre Dame and more, we are producing incredible talent right here in the Midwest. The real question is, how do we attract Indiana talent to Indiana companies? In an attempt to further understand these graduates, I reached… Read more »
Economic Development
Article highlights chemistry partnership between IU, Purdue and Notre Dame
By Kevin Fryling, news and media specialist, science, Indiana University Communications A longstanding partnership between Indiana’s three top research universities recently got some high-profile exposure in the world of pharmaceutical chemistry through a story in PharmTech, a leading news source for professionals in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing drug-development community. The story, “Precompetitive Research Spurs Innovation… Read more »
Nov. 28 CREED meeting highlighted INfuze Indiana, government relations, IURTC and IU Northwest
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, hosted its final quarterly meeting of 2018 on Nov. 28 on the IUPUI campus. Bill Stephan, vice president for engagement and CREED chair, shared new developments at the university: David Rubenstein is scheduled to be the winter commencement speaker at IU Bloomington, the… Read more »
Three Indiana college presidents to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Dec. 10 luncheon
Gregory Hess, president of Wabash College; Geoffrey Mearns, president of Ball State University; and Thomas Minar, president of Franklin College will engage in a panel discussion led by Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education. The discussion is part of the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon series. It will be Monday, Dec. 10 at the… Read more »
IU President Michael A. McRobbie tours The Union 525
Earlier in November, Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie toured The Union 525 in downtown Indianapolis. The university has established a dedicated presence in this venue, which provides flexible space for startups and growth companies. Pres. McRobbie was joined on the tour by Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan, IUPUI professor Lou Lenzi, Assistant Vice… Read more »
Meet the IU CREED members: Jason Troutwine of IU East
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, addresses regional economic concerns and identifies ways that IU can use its resources to advance economic development efforts in the state. Each IU campus has a CREED representative, appointed by that campus’s chancellor or provost. Jason Troutwine has represented IU East since 2018…. Read more »
Global magazine recognizes leaders of IURTC, IU Philanthropic Venture Fund
Tony Armstrong and Teri Willey have been named to the inaugural 2018 Global University Venturing Powerlist, which recognizes the top 100 leaders of university venture funds. Armstrong, the president and CEO of the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., is fourth on the list. Willey, IURTC’s managing director and manager of the IU Philanthropic Venture… Read more »
The 2018 UEDA summit: disruption and development
By Joe Carley, director for economic development, Indiana University The theme of this year’s University Economic Development Association summit, “Disruptive Economic Development,” put some of the most challenging questions facing higher education in the spotlight. How do universities offer an education that will lead to meaningful work opportunities when robots and computers are increasingly able to… Read more »
Meet the IU CREED members: Amy Conrad Warner of IUPUI
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED), addresses regional economic concerns and identifies ways that IU can use its resources to advance economic development efforts in the state. Each IU campus has a CREED representative, appointed by that campus’s Chancellor or Provost. Amy Conrad Warner has represented IUPUI on CREED since… Read more »
2018 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Push for automation increases
As Indiana’s largest industry sector enjoys continued growth in revenues and profits, its employers are investing heavily in automation and manufacturing efficiency, welcoming an industry movement that, nationally, has been dubbed “Industry 4.0.” The “2018 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Industry 4.0 Has Arrived” report shows that most Indiana manufacturers consider investments in facilities, machinery and related… Read more »