How can publicy policy most effectively enhance economic performance? The lead feature article from the current Spring 2011 issue of the Indiana Buiness Review asserts that the answer lies in Embracing Entrepreneurship: Through creating stronger linkages among state universities, research institutions and the global business sector, and by shifting the culture away from developing job retention employment… Read more »
Economic Development
SE Indiana Technology Showcase set for Fri., Apr. 1 in New Albany
Southeast Indiana Technology Showcase Event Overview Indiana University and Purdue University will present innovative technologies, developed directly through leading-edge university research, that have high commercialization potential through both existing companies and new start-up businesses. These technologies are patented and ready to be licensed. Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Location: Purdue Technology Center of Southeast… Read more »
Entrepreneurship Series Completes Eighth Year at IU South Bend
For the eighth consecutive year, the School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend presented the Lake City Bank Entrepreneurship Lecture Series, featuring outstanding presentations on the many facets of entrepreneurship. The 11 lectures, free and open to the public, showcased many of the area’s premier business organizations and their chief executives and covered… Read more »
Governor Daniels speaks to Business Students at IU South Bend
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gave a brief report to some of his constituents at Indiana University South Bend, mostly business students and invited guests. The governor spoke as part of the Leading in the 21st Century Speaker series hosted by the School of Business and Economics. Daniels detailed his nearly six years in office and… Read more »
Connect with IU: Indiana Business Research Center: Indiana University Bloomington
From the IBRC website: The Indiana Business Research Center is a nationally recognized leader in research, data and analysis focused on economic, demographic, industry and education information needed by business, government and nonprofit organizations in Indiana and throughout the nation. Find out more about IBRC: Home: Indiana Business Research Center: Indiana University Bloomington.
IU President on Inside Indiana Business
Over the past year, Indiana University has seen tremendous growth in its economic development and technology commercialization activities. President Michael A. McRobbie sits down with Gerry Dick of Inside Indiana Business to discuss in a one-on-one conversation the new IU Technology Parks Corridor, the Milken Index Report, the recent sale of Marcadia, and the 3 deals… Read more »
Connect with IU: Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics
From the Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics website: The CGB was created in 2000 by the Office of the V/P for Research and the College of Arts and Sciences IU, Bloomington. It has since received regular support from the School of Informatics and the Department of Biology. The CGB has also received crucial financial support… Read more »
Venture Capitalists In China Go Back To The Land
From the WSJ. China’s venture, growth and private equity investors are continuing to trade in their servers and silicon chips for plowshares. Tsing Capital’s $10 million investment in a Shanghai-based organic crop grower is the latest in a series of deals over the past two years to get venture capitalists’ boots dirty. Venture Capitalists… Read more »
New Innovative IU Technologies Presented in Evansville
On Friday, February 25, IU presented four innovative new technologies in Evansville at the 2011 Southwest Indiana Technology Showcase. The free event is held annually by Indiana University and Purdue University to present technologies developed through university research that have strong commercialization potential. Over 100 people attended and participated in the showcase, including entrepreneurs, investors, students, and local leaders… Read more »
Connect with IU: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship Innovation: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University
From the JCEI website: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is dedicated to establishing entrepreneurial experiences for students by expanding linkages between Indiana University and the enterprising business community as well as through establishing cross-campus initiatives with other university departments. Find out more here: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Kelley… Read more »