By Conexus Indiana. Several months ago, ROI brought together seven school-based enterprises (SBEs) from across the Indiana Uplands region, allowing students, advisers and administrators to share best practices while also connecting with area business owners. What came from the first “Uplands Made Network” convening was a blueprint, of sorts, for how to drive successful partnerships between schools and local companies through student-run businesses.
Grant Fellowship Applications Due Sept 2
Applications are due September 2 for ROI’s second cohort of Grant Writing Fellows.
First cohort of Grant Writing Fellows secures $1.78 million in grants for Uplands region
This past spring, ROI graduated its first cohort of Grant Writing Fellows. Participants engaged in a 2-day grant writing course facilitated by Purdue Extension to begin the fellowship and then met monthly for eight virtual follow-on sessions on a variety of topics, including: Professional writing, Creating an effective logic model, Building a better budget, Finding … Continue reading First cohort of Grant Writing Fellows secures $1.78 million in grants for Uplands region
UpSkill Work and Learn welcomes students and employers
Last week, ROI conducted its second signing day and orientation for students and employers participating in our pilot high school work and learn program.
Indiana Uplands READI funding to begin with two competitive funding programs to advance regional quality of place and housing
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and Radius Indiana, in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, is launching two competitive funding programs made possible through the region’s Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) award.
COSMOS – Three School Districts, One Mission
What happens with three rural school districts collaborate in radical new ways?
UpSkill Work & Learn Signing Day
The first cohort of the UpSkill Work & Learn program celebrated with a Signing Day!
Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network
This week, ROI gathered SEVEN Indiana Uplands student-run businesses for the first Uplands Made conference. This was the first event for students, advisors, and administrators to gather all together since launching their businesses in the last couple of years. Eagle Manufacturing (Brown County High School)Edgewood Coffee Corral (Edgewood High School)Jeep Engineering & Manufacturing (Northeast Dubois … Continue reading Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network
New science and technology foundation positioned to support catalytic growth opportunities at WestGate@Crane Technology Park
The Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF) is a nonprofit research foundation dedicated to enhancing the vitality of WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The USTF will lead the physical development of WestGate as an innovation district and grow the park’s capabilities in emerging technology areas such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and hypersonics.
COSMOS receives grant to expand access to digital fabrication
Thanks to this generous grant, more Indiana Uplands students will have access to digital fabrication labs to develop in-demand STEM skills.
Apr 14: Appetizers & Opportunities with CDFI Friendly Bloomington
You are invited for an afternoon of refreshments and to learn about CDFI Friendly Bloomington.
Salem Heritage Park: a public/private success story
The Salem Pocket Park, now known as Heritage Park, is an excellent example of how public/private collaboration is salient to the development of innovative community assets.
January 26: Developing a Homebuyer Education Program
Next Housing Series Session: December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Indiana Uplands awarded $30 million in READI funding
The Indiana Uplands region has been selected to receive $30 million in funding from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Indiana Uplands presents “Region on the Rise” READI plan
Nov 29, the Indiana Uplands READI steering committee proudly presented the “Region on the Rise” Plan to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation review committee at Dallara IndyCar Factory.