By Bill Stephan According to the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ), it became clear to state leaders about 10 years ago—when Indiana was hemorrhaging manufacturing jobs—that universities, not factories, would have to be the engines of the state’s economy going forward. Since then, Indiana’s major research universities—Indiana and Purdue—have nearly doubled their science-based research budgets, to… Read more »
Economic Development
Around the State: IU Kokomo Chancellor Hopes to Lead Regional Transformation
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 »
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 »
Connect with IU – Center for the Business of Life Sciences
By Bill Stephan From the CBLS website: Founded in 2008, the Kelley School’s Center for the Business of Life Sciences was started with the belief that life sciences companies are essential economic drivers for growth and employment. To ensure the success of the industry as a whole, however, requires a broad collaboration of science and… 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 »
Health Care Innovation: IU's Leading Role
By David Gard Recently, IU President Michael McRobbie participated as a panelist at a National Journal policy summit on health care and job creation in Washington, DC. The event provided President McRobbie with a national forum to frame the fundamental role of research universities in advancing of health care innovation. He also highlighted how IU is specifically addressing critical… 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 »
Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conferences Series: Center for the Business of Life Sciences: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University
By Tony Armstrong Each year, CBLS presents its Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration conference series, which provides a forum for various players in healthcare and life sciences to consider, discuss, and debate key business strategy issues. The forum brings together key players from industry, academia, government, and economic development communities. See the full schedule Indiana Life… Read more »
Thanks for attending NASVF!
By Tony Armstrong I was honored to be asked to speak on a panel at the 2010 Annual Conference of the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds. The distinguished panel I joined talked focused on regional innovation clusters. Great group of people and a great organization! The National Association of Seed and Venture… Read more »
Connect with IU: Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
By Bill Stephan The Center for Urban Policy and the Environment is devoted to supporting economic success for Indiana and a high quality of life for all Hoosiers. An applied research organization, CUPE was created by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1992. The Center works in partnership with community leaders,… Read more »