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- A welcome holiday gift: Ribbon cut on Ellettsville Heritage Center
Earlier this month, the town of Ellettsville cut the ribbon on its newest gift to the community: the Heritage Center at Stewart Park. The Heritage Center honors the history of Stewart Park while looking to the future, transforming the footprint of the historic barn into a gathering place and cultural facility where the community can enjoy plays, concerts,… - New home for the holidays: Meet Klondike Subdivision’s newest residents
This winter will be bright for Ayla and Gabe Lindsey as they watch their two young sons experience the magic of the holidays in their new home nestled in the French Lick Klondike Subdivision. Not far from Ayla and Gabe, Lori Atsedes looks forward to hosting holiday parties in her new home, where she can showcase her favorite… - READI 2.0 funding for four projects to accelerate housing, childcare, and healthcare in the Indiana Uplands
$4,093,000 in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding has been committed to leverage investments for housing developments in Huntingburg and Leavenworth, childcare expansion in Nashville, and hospital improvements in Washington. - Developers break ground on new affordable housing community coming to Loogootee
$600,000 in READI 2.0 allocations will leverage investments for Oak Street Village, which will feature 50 rental units and childcare facility. On Friday, July 18, Governor Mike Braun joined local and regional officials for a groundbreaking ceremony held for a new affordable multi-family housing community coming to the City of Loogootee in Martin County. Sullivan Development LLC and… - Vacant lot to vibrant hub: Loogootee celebrates new Downtown Pavilion
Photo courtesy of Jason R Greene Photography. As Loogootee Mayor Brian Ader stood on a hot summer evening, looking out at the annual Summerfest, his attention was drawn to the new Downtown Park Pavilion filled with kids laughing and playing, adults dancing, and families gathered together enjoying this snapshot of summer. This is what the Pavilion was built… - Just in time for spring: West Baden Park upgrades near completion
With one final pour of concrete, READI 1.0-funded upgrades at West Baden Springs Community Park in Orange County will be complete — just in time for spring. READI 1.0 funded the improvements at the park, including multi-use trails, playground equipment, a concession stand, lighting, sidewalks, and flood mitigation. - READI 2.0 fueling Simtra BioPharma expansion in the Indiana Uplands
The 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 Indiana
The 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 Center
The 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 students
Brown 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 and striders to using an outdoor play kitchen, small students are achieving big developmental goals. In August, the Brown County Early Education Center (EEC) opened a new outdoor learning classroom that is already… - READI 1.0 Project Update: Ellettsville Heritage Center
The 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 Park
Our 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: Spencer Texas Pike Place, WestGate@Crane Technology Park, and footage of the Washington Longfellow Park All-Inclusive Playground. - Second READI-funded home completed in Osage Place neighborhood
Juana’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 connections
If 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 enjoying their time together. It’s an example of cultural convergence in this Indiana Uplands city and one of the reasons why Huntingburg is special, according to Mayor Neil Elkins. “It’s interesting to walk… - Indiana Uplands awarded $30 million in READI 2.0 funding
Our 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 completion
Spring has arrived in the Indiana Uplands. Uplanders know springtime is one of the best seasons to stroll along a trail, enjoying all the natural beauty the region offers. Soon, Uplanders and visitors alike will have the opportunity to take extended walks through multiple communities without leaving a path along the Monon South Regional Trail. Regional Opportunity Initiatives… - Co-workers become neighbors in Spencer housing development
Within 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 the Indiana Uplands. Grocki is one of the newest residents in the Texas Pike Place neighborhood in Owen County, the latest workforce housing project developed by Cook Group. The 99 single-family, owner-occupied homes… - Play (pickle)ball!: New courts added in region as sport popularity soars
Indiana 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 Jasper
The 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 Place
Dustin’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 Uplands
We 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 communities
The 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. - Getting ready for READI 2.0
ROI has been on the road over the last few weeks meeting with 200 Uplanders to talk about READI 1.0 projects currently underway and gather input for our region’s READI 2.0 application. Uplanders are doing amazing things, and we’re grateful for everyone we’ve engaged with throughout this process. To learn more about READI in the Uplands, including the… - Creating coders: Code/IT Academy expands to Crawford and Washington counties
Uplanders in Crawford and Washington counties are developing their skills in web development and associated technologies less than a year after a READI-funded expansion of the Code/IT Academy. This year, the Mill was awarded READI funding for the Code/IT Academy to prepare adults for regionally relevant, high-demand careers in the Uplands. The free, cohort-based program provides skill development… - Residents gather to celebrate ribbon cutting of downtown Jasper square
With a ribbon cutting, live music, games, and food, the city of Jasper residents celebrated the completion of the renovated Downtown Square earlier this month. For years, the City of Jasper worked to develop a plan to replace the historic courthouse square infrastructure and revitalize the downtown area. Nearly $250,000 in READI funding is being used to help fund important… - IEDC launches READI 2.0 program
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation have officially announced Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 - ‘They are all just kids here’: All-inclusive playground ready for play in Washington
Valerie Barmes and her family drove 20 minutes for a day of fun at the new all-inclusive playground at Longfellow Park in Washington. Her 2-year-old son uses a wheelchair and has mobility issues. “He isn’t able to create his own fun, so really whenever we play with him, we have to create fun for him,” the Vincennes mother… - Revitalization in action: Jasper Courthouse Square project progressing
Take a stroll around the Jasper Courthouse Square and you will see revitalization in action. On one corner is a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, perfect for a fall evening gathering with friends. Another corner has a group of large swings perfect for soaking up the sun and the scenery of the historic downtown area. Outside of… - Place to call home: New Westcott neighborhood near WestGate to include 30 homes
Westcott Lifestyle Neighborhood features paired homes, Smithville Fiber and smart home features. - UpSkill Work & Learn and Code/IT programs awarded READI funding; will strengthen regional talent pipeline in the Indiana Uplands
Two talent development programs have been awarded READI funding to prepare high school students and adults for regionally relevant, high-demand careers in the Uplands. - Wininger Construction awarded Indiana Uplands READI grant to advance housing opportunities near WestGate@CraneFunds from this grant will be used to build infrastructure (water/sewer) for the Westcott neighborhood, a home development in Greene County.
- Hopewell Neighborhood to receive $1.8 million in READI FundingThe City of Bloomington will receive $1.8 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding for construction on Jackson Street as part of the new Hopewell neighborhood.
- City of Bloomington selected for $1.9 READI infrastructure projectCity of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will use READI funding to replace 1,570 feet of clay sewer pipe, improving flow from South Patterson and downstream along an arterial corridor.
- Radius to work with community leaders to develop Monon South TrailIn addition to the $25+ million in funding provided by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Uplands region has pledged to provide $1 million in READI funding to the Monon South project.
- Indiana Uplands announces READI commitments totaling more than $24.6 million
The Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee and Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) has announced more than $24.6 million in committed investments from the $30 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funds awarded to the Indiana Uplands by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to enhance the vitality of this 11-county region. - WestGate@Crane welcomes new $84 million collaborative microelectronics campus
A great day for the Indiana Uplands and the State of Indiana! This morning, we broke ground on WestGate One, a new $84 million microelectronics campus at WestGate@Crane. NHanced Semiconductors, Inc., Everspin Technologies, Trusted Semiconductor Solutions, & Reliable MicroSystems, LLC plan to invest $300 million & create 549 specialized, high-wage jobs. Read the complete November 21 announcement from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation: Indiana… - Indiana Uplands READI funding to begin with two competitive funding programs to advance regional quality of place and housing
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and Radius Indiana, in collaboration with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, is launching two competitive funding programs made possible through the region’s Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) award. - Indiana Uplands awarded $30 million in READI funding
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
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. - Indiana Uplands READI Development Plan, “A Region on the Rise,” outlines regional development efforts and future opportunities for transformational growth
The Indiana Uplands plan submitted for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative is now available. - The Indiana Uplands is READI to GoROI and Radius Indiana are pleased to announce that the 11 counties of the Indiana Uplands will continue their shared commitment to economic and community prosperity through participation in READI.
- June 9: READI in the UplandsRepresentatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will outline the READI program, highlight the state’s goals, and address specific questions.