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 awarded $30 million in READI funding
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.
ROI awarded Indiana Commission for Higher Education grant for STEM Fellows program
Regional Opportunity Initiatives has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund.
Dec 15: Understanding Property Valuations in the Indiana Housing Market
Next Housing Series Session: December 15 at 9:00 a.m.
Indiana Uplands READI Development Plan, “A Region on the Rise,” outlines regional development efforts and future opportunities for transformational growth
The Indiana Uplands plan submitted for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative is now available.
ROI awarded youth apprenticeship funding from Ascend Indiana
Regional Opportunity Initiatives is excited to be selected for the Indiana Youth Apprenticeship Accelerator award that will serve to accelerate the implementation of ROI's UpSkill Work and Learn Initiative and the region’s industry cluster strategies.
Quality of place on the rise in the Indiana Uplands
Exciting updates on Salem Pocket Park, CDFI Friendly Bloomington, Avoca Park, The Launching Center, MyPath Trail, Jasper-Dubois Library Mobile Makerspace, Humphrey Park, Banneker Community Center, and PLAYoli Community Playground.
July ROI News & Updates
Check out the latest ROI Newsletter issue for updates on the Indiana Uplands, READI, the Uplands Maker Mobile, STEM Fellows, PLAYoli Playground, and much more!
ROI Career Coaching Fellowship Launching with Inaugural Cohort of 19 Participants
Nineteen individuals serving across the Indiana Uplands as school counselors, career coaches, work-based and internship coordinators, teachers, adult educators, and an HR administrator have been selected.
ROI’s STEM Fellows Program Grows to 97 Educators Working to Advance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Regional K-6 Schools
The 17 K-6 educators chosen for ROI's 5th cohort will begin their fellowship year in August, bringing the total number to 97 Fellows working to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities in Indiana Uplands classrooms and schools.
Nineteen community and regional leaders accepted into new Indiana Uplands Grant Writing Fellowship
ROI has announced that its new Grant Writing Fellowship program is launching with 19 community and regional leaders selected from a competitive application process.
The Indiana Uplands is READI to Go
ROI and Radius Indiana are pleased to announce that the 11 counties of the Indiana Uplands will continue their shared commitment to economic and community prosperity through participation in READI.
ROI Launches Internet Speed Testing Project
ROI is conducting a crowd-sourced internet speed project. The goal of this project is to create an accurate region map of where internet service is available, where it is unavailable, and what broadband speed residents are currently receiving.
June 9: READI in the Uplands
Representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will outline the READI program, highlight the state’s goals, and address specific questions.
American Rescue Plan Act: Understanding the Details
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act are heading towards local communities across the country. ARPA offers opportunities for community leaders to fund a variety of initiatives beneficial to the future of your citizens. Special thanks to Andrea Kern of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs who joined us over Zoom on June 1 to help us understand the opportunity that ARPA offers to Indiana Uplands communities.