What started as one man's way of generating retirement income is bringing a small downtown back to life.
Unlikely Developer Becomes Catalyst for Downtown Spencer Revitalization
Orleans Digital Fabrication Lab: Reimagining Learning Through Making
The Dawgs Den is a digital fabrication lab at Orleans High School, one of three installed across the Collaboration of Shoals, Mitchell, & Orleans Schools (COSMOS) in 2020.
A new nationally recognized model is bringing creative financing to the Indiana Uplands
In 2019, ROI awarded a Ready Communities grant to CDFI Friendly Bloomington. In its first year, it has generated valuable partnerships with CDFIs and a pipeline of potential projects in the Indiana Uplands region.
ROI Housing Series: Multi-Family and Single Family Residential Pro Forma Workshops
We’ve added two new sessions to the Indiana Uplands Housing Series!
ROI Housing Series: Local Development Public Finance Model Workshop
Helping developers and public officials smartly evaluate proposed developments and the impact they may on communities and the tax base.
ROI launches initiative to advance regional broadband connectivity and digital inclusiveness
ROI’s Digital Inclusion Initiative will accelerate efforts to achieve the digital capital, necessary for regional prosperity & economic competitiveness.
Six quality of place projects awarded ROI Ready Communities implementation grants totaling over $1 million
ROI has awarded 6x quality of place grants in five Indiana Uplands counties in the latest round of Ready Communities Implementation Grants.
ROI Housing Series: Session 6 Housing Quality
In this session, you will learn how Indiana communities are removing blighted and dilapidated properties to improve the quality of their housing stock.
ROI Housing Series: Session 5 Financing for Housing Development
In ROI's next session, we will explore what lenders look for in housing development finance packages and how developers can find appropriate financing.
Indiana Uplands Innovation Award Winners Recognized at ROI’s 2020 Annual Report to The Region
These awards highlight the amazing people and groups working to make the Indiana Uplands a terrific place to work, live, learn, and play. This year’s seven award winners were announced at ROI’s 2020 Annual Report to the Region held virtually on Tuesday, October 13.
From STEM Fellow to STEM Leader
Mandy Buskirk, a Cohort 1 STEM Fellow from Eastern Greene Elementary, used her year of Fellowship as the starting point for a host of STEM endeavors that benefit students of all ages. “I have made significant changes in my teaching and school since joining the ROI STEM Fellowship,” said Buskirk. “Our principal changed my life … Continue reading From STEM Fellow to STEM Leader
ROI Housing Series: Session 4 Hoosier Housing Ready Toolkit
In ROI's next session, you will learn how to assess your community's readiness for housing, determine the cost and benefit of new housing units, and plan for next steps.
ROI Housing Series: Session 3 Multi-Family Housing
In ROI's next session, we will discuss challenges with rental housing units in the Indiana Uplands and explore exciting multi-housing projects underway.
Nominations Open For Indiana Uplands Innovation Awards
Nominations must be completed by September 22, 2020, and awardees will be recognized October 13, 2020.
ROI Housing Series: Session 2 Medium Density & In-fill Housing
In ROI's next Housing Webinar Series, we will highlight communities that are taking advantage of vacant lots and redevelopment opportunities close to community centers.