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Seven student-run businesses form “Uplands Made” Network

Posted on April 27, 2022April 10, 2025 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.

COSMOS receives grant to expand access to digital fabrication

Posted on March 4, 2022August 31, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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

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

You are invited for an afternoon of refreshments and to learn about CDFI Friendly Bloomington.

Ivory Ella and Patriot Manufacturing: a partnership success story

Posted on February 17, 2022April 10, 2025 by Emily Menkedick

Ivory Ella is a company committed to giving back. Not only does the clothing company donate 10% of its profits to charities, Ivory Ella is also helping one Indiana Uplands student-run business to successfully scale and grow.

Salem Heritage Park: a public/private success story

Posted on February 8, 2022October 25, 2023 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on January 7, 2022February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

Next Housing Series Session: December 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Indiana Uplands awarded $30 million in READI funding

Posted on December 15, 2021June 1, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on November 30, 2021June 1, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on November 16, 2021October 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on November 15, 2021May 31, 2024 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on October 12, 2021June 1, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on October 4, 2021October 3, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on August 17, 2021February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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

Posted on July 29, 2021February 13, 2022 by Betsy Trotzke

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!