Author: Suzannah Couch

More Indiana Uplands career pathways began to take shape at Regional Opportunity Initiatives' Annual Report to the Region as 24 Career Coaching Fellows launched a year of professional development focused on helping students connect their interests and talents to career opportunities after high school. Career Coaches gathered for the first time in French Lick on … Continue reading Career Coaching Fellows begin year at ROI’s Annual Report to the Region

IU Health South Region President Denzil Ross, Purdue@WestGate Marketing Coordinator Shaylee Blondeel, Program Manager Samantha Nelson, and ROI President and CEO Tina Peterson pose for a photo during the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards on Oct. 2 at French Lick Resort. The WestGate@Crane Summer Intern Program was this year's Talent Innovation Award winner. An internship … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Talent Innovation Award: WestGate@Crane Summer Intern Program

IU Health South Region President Denzil Ross, Chris and Brandy Terrell, and ROI President and CEO Tina Peterson pose for a photo during the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards on Oct. 2 at French Lick Resort. Court Street Commons was recognized with the 2026 Quality of Place Innovation Award. Development is happening across the Indiana … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Quality of Place Innovation Award: Court Street Commons

Employers in the Indiana Uplands are stepping up and creating action-oriented, innovative strategies that set the course for regional prosperity. For that reason, Regional Opportunity Initiatives recognized not one, but two recipients with the 2026 Employer Innovation Award during its Annual Report to the Region on Oct. 2: CRAFTED by OFS and Hub 19. CRAFTED … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Employer Innovation Award: CRAFTED by OFS and Hub 19

IU Health South Region President Denzil Ross, First Grade Dual Language Immersion Teacher Madie Gil, Huntingburg Elementary School Principal Megan Anselment, Southwest Dubois County School Corporation Director of Curriculum Melissa Boeglin, and ROI President and CEO Tina Peterson pose for a photo during the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards on Oct. 2 at French Lick … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Regional Welcoming Award: Southwest Dubois County School Corporation Dual Language Immersion Program

Representatives of Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, the Bloomington Fire Department, and the Monroe Fire Protection District pose with IU Health South Region President Denzil Ross and ROI President and CEO Tina Peterson during the Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards on Oct. 2 at French Lick Resort. The Fire Science Academy received the 2026 Indiana … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Regional Collaboration Award: Fire Science Academy

Throughout his career, Jeff Quyle has demonstrated a belief that communities are stronger when they work together. For more than a decade, Quyle has served as president and CEO of Radius Indiana, helping unite communities, businesses, local leaders, and economic development partners around a shared vision for Southern Indiana. For his commitment to collaboration, regionalism, … Continue reading 2026 Indiana Uplands Becky Skillman Regional Leadership Award: Jeff Quyle

From hallway conversations and impromptu reunions to new introductions and shared ideas, the French Lick Resort Event Center buzzed with activity as leaders, educators, employers, and regional partners gathered for Regional Opportunity Initiatives' Annual Report to the Region on Oct. 2. The day provided an opportunity for both longtime Indiana Uplanders and newcomers to celebrate … Continue reading Photo Gallery: 2026 ROI Annual Report to the Region

For the last five years, the Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) UpSkill Work & Learn apprenticeship program has helped guide students to career paths in the Indiana Uplands and provide employers a talent pipeline. In its first year, UpSkill launched with 27 students and 12 employers. The fifth cohort includes 60 students and 28 employers. On … Continue reading UpSkill hits new high with 60 apprentices in milestone signing day

In a region where housing of all types and sizes is needed to support a growing workforce, one new build in Martin County represents more than a home — it marks a turning point in how communities can approach growth and infill housing. The Indiana Uplands Regional Land Bank is leading the single-family home build … Continue reading From blight to build: New collaboration targets housing in Martin County