By Joe Carley, director for economic development, Indiana University One of the most interesting parts of working in economic development is observing community conversations about growth. Because the subject can be inflammatory, many communities struggle to adopt a clear approach to growth. Opposing sides may disagree about whether growth is the cause or the solution… Read more »
Year: 2018
Roche Diagnostics president and CEO to speak at Economic Club of Indiana’s Feb. 16 luncheon
Jack Phillips, president and CEO of Roche Diagnostics, will speak at The Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Friday, Feb. 16. The luncheon will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Since 2010, Phillips has served at the helm of Roche Diagnostics North America. He has… Read more »
Tony Armstrong to speak at Feb. 8-9 LEAD Conference
Tony Armstrong, president and CEO of the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., will speak on a panel during the Leadership Engagement and Discovery, or LEAD, Conference. The conference will be Feb. 8-9 at The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St. in Indianapolis. The theme of the conference is “Investing to Change the World by 2050.”… Read more »
Economic engagement at IU: A decade of progress
By Bill Stephan, vice president for engagement, Indiana University In his 2007 inaugural address, Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie introduced Innovate Indiana as the university’s newest economic development initiative. “It will consolidate all of the university’s economic development activities and in turn provide a single point of contact for our partners,” he said. “It… Read more »
IUPUI to host Feb. 9 kickoff event for education solutions pitch competition
The general public is invited to compete in the inaugural EduPitch competition, which will showcase solutions for the education market. Ideas can range from early ideation pitches to finished products ready to launch. A kickoff event has been scheduled for the IUPUI campus from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 9. It will be held in… Read more »
The economic impact of the IU Health Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University This week’s groundbreaking ceremony presents an opportunity to focus on the future of health care, medical education and the potential for economic growth in south-central Indiana associated with the IU Health Regional Academic Health Center project on the IU Bloomington campus. In the short… Read more »
On the Cusp of the Revolution: Indiana University and the Internet of Things
By Tony Armstrong, president and CEO, Indiana University Research and Technology Corp.; The future is coming to Indiana, and I received a sneak peek Jan. 9. “Internet of things” has been a popular phrase among high-tech circles for a while. It suggests a concept of linking all devices with an on/off switch to the internet…. Read more »
Bill Stephan speaks at NSWC Crane event for Air Force chief of staff
Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan represented Indiana University during Gen. David Goldfein‘s visit to Naval Support Activity Crane on Jan. 8. General Goldfein is chief of staff of the Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Stephan spoke about IU’s long-standing partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division during… Read more »
Duke Energy chairman, president and CEO to speak at Economic Club of Indiana’s Jan. 17 luncheon
Lynn Good, chairman, president and CEO of Duke Energy, will speak at The Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The luncheon will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Good is focusing on embracing new technology and forward-thinking strategies to strengthen the company’s… Read more »
Save the Date & Register: AT&T-Indiana’s third annual IoT Civic Hackathon
AT&T-Indiana recently confirmed that its 2018 IoT Civic Hackathon will take place April 20-21 at Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, 46038. Faculty, staff, students and alumni of all Indiana University campuses are invited to participate in this free event. Bill Soards, president of AT&T-Indiana, wrote the following message to promote the event: Friends, AT&T… Read more »