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News

ROI awards $1.86 million in Ready Communities implementation grants

Posted on December 20, 2019October 25, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

ROI has announced that 12 quality of place implementation grants have been awarded in seven counties in the Indiana Uplands as part of its Ready Communities program.

Posted in News, Ready Communities

State Officials Designate Indiana Uplands as 21st Century Talent Region

Posted on November 18, 2019February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Indiana Uplands is the state’s third 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop and connect talent.

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Indiana Uplands housing study now available

Posted on October 2, 2019February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

View the Indiana Uplands Housing Study

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Plans complete for nine Indiana Uplands counties

Posted on August 28, 2019October 25, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

ROI is pleased to share that nine counties in the Indiana Uplands have completed Quality of Place and Workforce Attraction plans.

Posted in News, Ready Communities

Richland-Bean Blossom selected for third cohort of ROI Ready Schools initiative

Posted on August 26, 2019August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation (RBBCSC) has been selected for the third cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative.

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Bloomfield school district awarded $405,000 ROI Ready Schools implementation grant

Posted on August 19, 2019August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Bloomfield School District has been awarded a Ready Schools Implementation Grant totaling $405,000.

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Fueling the passion for STEM: ROI’s adds 32 elementary and middle school teachers to fellowship program

Posted on August 13, 2019February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Fellows develop skills to become a STEM leader within their schools and encourage other teachers to integrate STEM into their curriculum.

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ROI awards a $590,576 Ready Schools implementation grant to Mitchell, Orleans, and Shoals schools

Posted on August 13, 2019August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

A collaborative of three school districts - Mitchell, Orleans & Shoals Community Schools – has been awarded a Ready Schools Implementation Grant.

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Two Greene County school districts selected for third cohort of ROI Ready School initiative

Posted on August 13, 2019August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Linton-Stockton & White River Valley Schools selected for third cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative.

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Spencer-Owen Community Schools awarded $500,000 ROI Ready Schools implementation grant

Posted on August 2, 2019August 18, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Spencer-Owen Community Schools has been awarded an ROI Ready Schools implementation grant totaling $500,000.

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Second round of Ready Communities implementation grants now open

Posted on July 18, 2019October 25, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

Eligible organizations encouraged to attend August 6 workshop to learn guidelines, timeline, and process.

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2019 Becky Skillman Regional Leadership Award: NSWC Crane

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Betsy Trotzke

The innovation ecosystem flourishing around Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. It’s the result of NSWC’s intentional investment, outreach, and development of strategic partnerships with industry, academia, nonprofits, and other federal labs.

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2019 Pathway Innovation Award: White River Valley Precision Machining

Posted on June 26, 2019April 10, 2025 by Betsy Trotzke

In a region with many opportunities in advanced manufacturing, White River Valley's machining program lights a pathway to future prosperity.

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Educator Boot Camp connects classrooms to careers

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Betsy Trotzke

An externship experience that exposes teachers, counselors and school leaders to the wide variety of STEM-focused career opportunities in the Indiana Uplands.

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2019 Talent Innovation Award: Lion Manufacturing

Posted on June 13, 2019April 10, 2025 by Betsy Trotzke

A student-run enterprise with transformative learning experiences

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Bloomington, IN 47404
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The Indiana Uplands region is an 11-county area that encompasses Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen and Washington counties.

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    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • News
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Contact
  • Industry
    • Occupational Needs Assessment
    • Career Exploration Instructional Materials
    • UpSkill Work & Learn Apprenticeship Program
    • MOMENTUM: Microelectronics Workforce Development
    • WestGate@Crane Technology Park Activation
  • Education
    • Career Exploration Instructional Materials
    • UpSkill: Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Uplands Made: Student-Run Business Network
    • UpLabs: Digital Fabrication Lab Network
    • STEM Educator Fellowship
    • Career Coaching Fellowship
    • MOMENTUM: Microelectronics Workforce Development
    • Ready Schools
    • Grant Opportunities
  • Community
    • Housing in the Indiana Uplands
    • Housing Webinar Series
    • Broadband & Digital Inclusion
    • READI: Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative
      • READI News & Updates
      • READI 2.0 Projects
      • READI 1.0 Projects
      • Indiana Uplands READI Plan
      • READI Steering Committee
      • Indiana Uplands Arts and Culture Plan
    • Ready Communities Grant Program
    • Grant Opportunities
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    • Indiana Uplands Website
    • Indiana Uplands Strategic Plan
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