ROI is pleased to announce that six Southwest Central Indiana school districts will comprise the inaugural cohort of the Ready Schools Initiative.
Fifteen Southwest Central Indiana K-6 school teachers have been selected to advance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities in regional elementary schools.
Dartlet and Fourth Economy have been selected to develop a competitive identity strategy for Southwest Central Indiana. The two organizations will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop a strong, unifying regional identity and position Southwest Central Indiana as a desirable place for businesses and individuals to work, live, play and invest.
Understanding the Potential of I69 Interchanges in SWCI Learn about the potential that I69 interchange development might offer our region. HWC Engineering will share findings of their I69 interchange analyses informed both by stakeholder feedback and an in-depth review of the interchanges in Daviess, Greene and Monroe counties. This presentation will include a panel discussion … Continue reading June 29, 2017: Results of I69 Interchange Analyses – Southwest Central Indiana
ROI Newsletter, May 2017
ROI’s graduation and career coaches got a unique opportunity to tour Jasper Engines and Transmissions on May 17.
Regional Opportunity Initiatives, Inc., introduced a new Regional Council, and a series of education, workforce and quality of life initiatives at its first Annual Report to the Region held on April 26 in French Lick, IN.
A partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, the ROI graduation and career coaching pilot initiative began at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year in 11 high schools in Southwest Central Indiana. Coaches work closely with at-risk students to create individualized high school completion plans, ensure students attend school and fulfill academic requirements, and introduce them … Continue reading Graduation and Career Coaches Open Possibilities for SWCI High School Students
Join us for our first annual report to the region! Wed, April 26, 2017 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT French Lick Resort Event Center 8670 Indiana 56 French Lick, IN 47432 Register Now! Agenda: 9:30 to 11:00: ROI’s Annual Report to the Region This year’s report to the region will focus on learnings from … Continue reading ROI Annual Report to the Region
Subscribe to the ROI Newsletter. Advancing economic and community prosperity in an 11-county area that encompasses Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen and Washington counties. CEO Update Regional Partners, The Strategic Plan for Economic and Community Prosperity offers a roadmap, of sorts, for building a better Southwest Central Indiana. It reminds … Continue reading Regional Opportunity Initiatives Newsletter, March 2017
Joined by educators, school counselors, and administrators, ROI’s graduation and career coaches got a unique opportunity to tour Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane Division facilities on Thursday, March 9. The tour allowed educators from Southwest Central Indiana to see operations first-hand. Graduation and career coaches will use the experience to inform students of employment opportunities and assist … Continue reading Graduation & career coaches tour NSWC Crane
Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel previewed the IU Center for Rural Excellence in her 2017 State of the Campus address on Tuesday, March 7: Provost highlights progress, plans in State of the Campus address by Steve Hinnefeld, IU Communications A proposed Center for Rural Excellence would focus Indiana University resources and expertise on … Continue reading IU Bloomington provost gives update on Rural Center in state of campus address
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County & Regional Opportunity Initiatives invite you to our new offices for a special ribbon cutting and open house. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 4:00-6:30 p.m. 100 S. College Ave., Suite 240 Bloomington, IN 47404 Directions We are located in downtown Bloomington on the 2nd floor of the Chase Building … Continue reading Open House: March 7, 2017
Joined by educators, school counselors, and administrators, ROI’s graduation and career coaches got a unique opportunity to tour Cook Medical facilities in Bloomington on Friday, January 20. The behind-the-scenes tour allowed educators from Southwest Central Indiana to see operations first-hand. Graduation and career coaches will use the experience to inform students to employment opportunities and assist in developing industry-aligned … Continue reading Graduation & Career Coaches Go Behind The Scenes at Cook
Subscribe to the ROI Newsletter. Advancing economic and community prosperity in an 11-county area that encompasses Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen and Washington counties. From the CEO Last week we had the opportunity to visit the picturesque town of Leavenworth in Crawford County, the southernmost point in our 11 county … Continue reading Regional Opportunity Initiatives Newsletter, November 2016
