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- READI 2.0 fueling Simtra BioPharma expansion in the Indiana UplandsThe Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, ROI, and the IEDC have allocated READI 2.0 funding to support the expansion of Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomington. Simtra is investing $250 million (including a $500,000 READI 2.0 allocation) on a new 150,000-square-foot facility that will expand the company’s sterile fill/finish manufacturing capabilities.
- READI 2.0 Award to Power Microelectronics Industry, Innovation, Talent Pipeline in IndianaThe Indiana Uplands READI steering committee and Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) today announced the allocation of READI 2.0 funding to advance Indiana University’s microelectronics research and development capabilities, enabling the development of resilient microchips and supporting the growth of the microelectronics sector in the region and across Indiana.
- READI 2.0 investments take off in Indiana Uplands Region with new $45 million Regional Wellness CenterThe new 90,000-square-foot facility will be constructed on 10 acres adjacent to the Parklands and Jasper High School, with plans currently including a large fitness center, four full-court gymnasiums, an indoor aquatic center, an indoor walking track, group exercise studios, and community rooms, including a community kitchen.
- New outdoor classroom inspiring exploration and learning for young studentsBrown County Early Education Center leverages READI 1.0 funding to add high-quality learning environment and increase capacity. From riding around the race track on trikes…
- READI 1.0 Project Update: Ellettsville Heritage CenterThe new Ellettsville Heritage Center, supported with READI 1.0 funding, will be a gathering place and cultural facility for plays, concerts, classes, festivals, cultural development, and artistic enrichment.
- READI Video Highlights: Texas Pike Place, WestGate@Crane, & Longfellow ParkOur region is on the way UP! Check out this new IEDC video to see highlights from 3 of our region’s 27 READI 1.0 projects:…
- Second READI-funded home completed in Osage Place neighborhoodJuana’s home is the second of three Osage Place homes funded through a $315,000 Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 1.0 grant awarded by the Indiana Uplands READI steering committee and ROI.
- READI 1.0 project in Huntingburg activates alley and downtown connectionsIf you look down Huntingburg’s recently renovated alley on 4th Street around lunchtime, you will often see a variety of residents and visitors sitting and…
- READI 2.0 Project Inquiry Forms LiveOur region has been selected to receive $30 million more in READI funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
- Indiana Uplands awarded $30 million in READI 2.0 fundingOur region has been selected to receive $30 million more in READI funding from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
- Step by step: Monon South Trail on path to completionSpring has arrived in the Indiana Uplands. Uplanders know springtime is one of the best seasons to stroll along a trail, enjoying all the natural…
- Co-workers become neighbors in Spencer housing developmentWithin a month, Donald Grocki graduated from college, landed a full-time job as a systems engineer with Cook Medical, and bought his first home in…
- Play (pickle)ball!: New courts added in region as sport popularity soarsIndiana UPlands is home to a mixture of both indoor and outdoor courts, allowing players to serve up all year long. To date, the Indiana Uplands has a total of 70 pickleball courts, with 17 added just in the last year.
- Finding a home in the Uplands: New workforce housing development built in JasperThe housing development is being built in two phases and is already home to a variety of tenants. Employees at local businesses, young professionals, college students, and retirees are some of the newest tenants leasing the first phase of University Heights apartments.
- Habitat for Humanity dedicates READI-funded home in Osage PlaceDustin’s home is the first of three Osage Place homes funded through a $315,000 Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 1.0 grant awarded by the Indiana Uplands READI steering committee and ROI.
- READI Tour in the Indiana UplandsWe were on the road in the Indiana Uplands on January 9 with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation READI team to talk about READI 1.0 projects underway and what’s next with READI 2.0!
- New regional land bank forms to revitalize Indiana Uplands communitiesThe Indiana Uplands Regional Land Bank will acquire distressed properties in Crawford, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, and Orange Counties with the goal of converting them into productive uses and stimulating property values throughout the region.