Like the slogan says, Indiana is “A State That Works.” Yet the ways in which Indiana’s economy works are changing dramatically. Gone are the days when Hoosiers could land a steady, well-paying job — often in the manufacturing or agriculture industry — and ride it into retirement with little more than a high-school diploma and… Read more »
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Economic role of regional campuses a central theme of McRobbie's road trip to IU Southeast
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Nowhere is the presence of Indiana University’s regional campuses greater felt than in southeast Indiana, where its IU Southeast campus in New Albany carries an annual economic impact of $125 million. As with many such campuses, IU Southeast is one of southeast Indiana’s largest employers. It boasts one of lowest student-to-faculty… Read more »
Kelley School, higher education commission team up to help Indiana companies go global
Small and mid-sized Indiana businesses that seek to expand their operations globally can now do so through a joint program involving Indiana University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s Employment Readiness Network, also known as EARN Indiana. Companies with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for… Read more »
Economic roles of IU's regional campuses are emphasized during CREED's spring meeting
During the IU Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development’s (CREED) spring meeting at IUPUI on March 2, the critical roles that regional campuses play in economic development, philanthropy, health care, education and regional collaboration were repeatedly emphasized. One vehicle that helps provide such leadership is the Thriving Communities, Thriving State initiative led by the… Read more »
First quarterly CREED meeting for 2016 set for March 2 at University Hall on IUPUI campus
The first quarterly meeting of 2016 for IU’s Council for Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) is set for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in University Hall Room 1006 on the IUPUI campus. Key presenters will include: Marvin Blade, vice president of community relations and economic development for Duke Energy; Jonathan Purvis,… Read more »
McRobbie talks innovation, economic growth, plans to further expand IU global engagement during Rotary Club of Indianapolis meeting
Indiana’s economy, innovation and expanding engagement opportunities for Indiana University worldwide were key themes in a half-hour address IU President Michael A. McRobbie gave Tuesday before the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Economy: In terms of people power, last spring IU exceeded 20,000 graduates statewide for the first time. With 100,000 people attending those graduation ceremonies,… Read more »
Several with Indiana University connections among nominees for 17th annual Mira Awards
Nominees for TechPoint’s 17th annual Mira Awards recently were announced, with several having Indiana University ties. Presented by Angie’s List, Interactive Intelligence and Salesforce, the Miras recognize Indiana’s top technology companies, as well as individuals statewide who are involved in technology innovation. The exposure and prestige offered by the Miras are a powerful springboard for… Read more »
IU Bloomington's annual Techie Women Have More conference slated for February 26-27
If you are a “techie woman” and desire more techie skills in your career, then IU Bloomington’s Techie Women Have More is where you want to be this Friday and Saturday. Held at the Indiana Memorial Union at 900 E. 7th St. on Friday and the Union Street Center at 10th and Union Streets on… Read more »
IU Bloomington, IUPUI, IPFW taking part in statewide Virtual Career Fair set for Feb. 25
As Innovate Indiana and other institutions continue to focus on ensuring a smooth transition from education to employment for Indiana college students, a key date to keep in mind is Thursday, Feb. 25. That’s when more than 20 Indiana colleges and universities — including IU Bloomington, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University… Read more »
Innovative startups, business owners invited to compete for up to $30,000 in third-annual Comcast Business entrepreneur competition
Comcast Business is now accepting entries for its third-annual Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs competition, which seeks to identify some of the nation’s most innovate startup ventures. The contest is based on a 250-word essay submission that addresses the question: “How could your business use technology to help enhance your business?” Entries will be judged and two… Read more »