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 »
Economic Development
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 »
IU Health president and CEO to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Nov. 6 luncheon
Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of IU Health, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The luncheon will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Tickets for members of the Economic Club of Indiana are $30; tickets for nonmembers are $35. They can be purchased… Read more »
Preparing our region’s students for the ‘Knowledge Economy’
By William J. Lowe, Ph.D., Chancellor, Indiana University Northwest The economic prosperity and future success of our nation, and of Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, depends on our intellectual capital. Now, more than ever, due to the complexities and competitiveness of an interdependent, globalized economy, colleges and universities, locally and nationally, must prepare students for the expectations… Read more »
B-Start selects nine Bloomington-area startups for 2018 cohort
B-Start, a pre-accelerator program for early-stage startups in Bloomington, announced its 2018 cohort today. Nine startups were selected to participate in the 22-week-long program, during which they will attend workshops in lean business concepts, customer acquisition, fundraising, marketing and more. This newest group of B-Start participants focuses on a wide variety of industries: Blue Hawke… Read more »