If your organization has an economic development-related project or initiative in mind, requires funding and is based at one of IU’s regional campuses, the RED Fund can offer valuable financial support. Administered by Indiana University’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED), the Regional Economic Development (RED) Fund provides cost-matching grants of up to… Read more »
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Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU-South Bend hosts regional ISBDC office
The Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU’s South Bend campus now hosts offices for the Indiana Small Business Development Center’s North Central region. The partnership is the first that involves IU serving as a host for ISBDC, which offers entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources for little to no… Read more »
CREED council member Bandyopadhyay wins Fulbright grant to study consumerism in India
Indiana University Northwest marketing professor Subir Bandyopadhyay, who represents the campus on IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED), has won a Fulbright Scholar Program grant and will travel to India this summer to research and promote consumerism in India. A recognized expert in consumer marketing, Bandyopadhyay — who has taught at IU… Read more »
It's OK to make money AND address social issues – it's called "social entrepreneurship"
A few weeks ago, our Innovate Indiana blog told readers about a free workshop at Indiana University Northwest in Gary that was offered to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Led by Subir Bandyopadhyay, a professor of marketing at IU Northwest’s School of Business and Economics, the session covered the topic of “social entrepreneurship” — and… Read more »
RED Fund Focus: Kokomo CEO program gives high schoolers entrepreneurial experience
KOKOMO — More than 100 business people recently gathered at Oakbrook Church for a half-day entrepreneurial conference. In every tangible way, it proceeded as if it were professionally managed. Yet the organizers were 14 high school students enrolled in a cutting-edge program known as Kokomo CEO, which stands for Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities. “The students did… Read more »