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WestGate@Crane welcomes new $84 million collaborative microelectronics campus

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

A great day for the Indiana Uplands and the State of Indiana! This morning, we broke ground on WestGate One, a new $84 million microelectronics campus at WestGate@Crane. NHanced Semiconductors, Inc., Everspin Technologies, Trusted Semiconductor Solutions, & Reliable MicroSystems, LLC plan to invest $300 million & create 549 specialized, high-wage jobs. Read the complete November 21 announcement from the Indiana Economic … Continue reading WestGate@Crane welcomes new $84 million collaborative microelectronics campus

Twenty-four grant writing fellows form second cohort in professional development program

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Program supports grant writers pursuing projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Uplands residents.

ROI expands STEM Fellows program to middle school educators

Posted on October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Seventeen middle school educators began their fellowship year in August, bringing the total number to 111 Fellows working to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities in Indiana Uplands classrooms and schools.

ROI welcomes 18 career coaches in second fellowship cohort

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Eighteen individuals who serve as school principals and counselors, career coaches, work-based and internship coordinators, teachers, or adult educators have been selected for ROI's Career Coaching Fellowship.

Oct 12: Financing Infrastructure Webinar

Posted on September 23, 2022October 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Indiana experts will outline practical options and techniques to finance infrastructure to grow the Indiana Uplands.

The Uplands Region: A model for other School-based Enterprise networks

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Applications are due September 2 for ROI’s second cohort of Grant Writing Fellows.

UpSkill Work and Learn welcomes students and employers

Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

ing! 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

Posted on June 13, 2022June 16, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

What happens with three rural school districts collaborate in radical new ways?

UpSkill Work & Learn Signing Day

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

The first cohort of the UpSkill Work & Learn program celebrated with a Signing Day!

Applications open for Career Coaching Fellowship

Posted on May 16, 2022May 10, 2022 by Emily Menkedick

Applications are now open for cohort 2 of the ROI Career Coaching Fellowship! This cohort will participate in a 10-month fellowship focused on the development of authentic career connections and articulated pathways that lead to high opportunity and high wage jobs.

Nomination Announcement: STEM Fellows

Posted on May 10, 2022October 3, 2022 by Emily Menkedick

Uplands Middle School Principals: Nominate a middle school teacher for the 2022-2023 STEM Fellowship cohort by Friday, May 20th.

Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network

Posted on April 27, 2022August 23, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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.