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.
Thanks to this generous grant, more Indiana Uplands students will have access to digital fabrication labs to develop in-demand STEM skills.
You are invited for an afternoon of refreshments and to learn about CDFI Friendly Bloomington.
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.
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.
Next Housing Series Session: December 26 at 10:00 a.m.
The Indiana Uplands region has been selected to receive $30 million in funding from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
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.
Regional Opportunity Initiatives has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund.
Next Housing Series Session: December 15 at 9:00 a.m.
The Indiana Uplands plan submitted for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative is now available.
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.
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.
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!
Nineteen individuals serving across the Indiana Uplands as school counselors, career coaches, work-based and internship coordinators, teachers, adult educators, and an HR administrator have been selected.
