by David Gard On October 22, Michael Harris was officially installed as the new chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo. Chancellor Harris brings to his new post an unbridled sense of optimism and energy as he is firmly committed to IU Kokomo playing a leading role in the transformation of the regional Kokomo economy through innovation… Read more »
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Around the State: Regional Economic Development Resource Center (REDRC)
by David Gard A valued asset to the Southeast Indiana business community, the IU Regional Economic Development Resource Center (REDRC), familiarly known as “Red Rock,” matches the needs of companies, organizations, and communities with available resources. Based at IU Southeast in the School of Business, REDRC assists regional businesses and organizations in a number of… Read more »
Around the State: IU Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED)
By David Gard To more effectively connect with all IU campuses and the communities they serve in carrying out its mission, the IU Office of Engagement has created, with the support of the President McRobbie, the Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED). The establishment of this body creates a permanent structure and enduring forum within… Read more »
How will the economy fare in 2011? IU Kelley School of Business Outlook Panel touring Indiana to present forecast
By David Gard Looking ahead to 2011 in the aftermath of the economic downturn, many questions and uncertainties remain: Are we facing a new economic reality with different rules and a fundamental shift in expectations? When will significant job growth resume? Will we be stuck in slow economic growth for the time to come? What… Read more »
Latest Issue of Indiana Business Review Now Available
By David Gard The Fall 2010 issue of the Indiana Business Review has been recently released and is now available for download. A quarterly publication of the Indiana Business Research Center at IU’s Kelley School of Business, the IBR provides analysis and insight on key economic and demongraphic issues. Particular articles of interest in the latest… Read more »
Measuring Economic Development Without Depending on Jobs
By David Gard A recent article from Governing poses an interesting question: “can you have economic development without job growth?” At the end of the day, economic development is always about jobs. But, as the article asserts, the strategy implemented to secure new jobs may need to be about something else. Thus, if new jobs… Read more »