The University Economic Development Association has chosen three finalist in each of the five awards categories for the UEDA Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to Indiana University Kokomo for being named a finalist for the 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award! IU Kokomo is one of three finalist in the running for this award for their Regional Transformation Initiative. IU Kokomo [...]
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Indiana University Kokomo hosts regional forum on economic impact
Posted on May 29th, 2012 | By David Gard
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Indiana University Kokomo’s regional town hall held on May 23. Hosted by Chancellor Michael Harris, this forum convened over 60 north central Indiana leaders to discuss the impact of IU Kokomo on both the region and the state. Paul Umbach, president of Tripp Umbach,a leading national provider of economic impact research, presented the “Economic Engine for North Central Indiana” report. Umbach explained the [...]
Regional economic impact workshop offered in New Albany at IUS on June 28
Posted on June 17th, 2011 | By David Gard
Budgets are tight. Good decisions are critical. A series of regional workshops designed to provide tools and techniques to measure economic impact can help community leaders determine the best investments for their communities’ economic future. Conducted at locations across Indiana this summer, the series’ next workshop will take place in New Albany. Elected officials, community [...]
Regional Innovation Clusters (2nd of a Series)
Posted on January 19th, 2011 | By David Gard
Blog Post #2: What do Regional Innovation Clusters Look Like? Previously, we discussed “Regional Innovation Clusters” and why they an important driver of economic growth. The Brookings Institute posits that “clusters generate powerful synergies in local economies by organizing, matching, and linking the key actors and assets.” The question then becomes, what characteristics are associated [...]
Regional Innovation Clusters (1st of a Series)
Posted on January 17th, 2011 | By David Gard
Blog Post #1: What are Regional Innovation Clusters? What does the renewable energy industry in Colorado, the battery industry in Michigan, and Indiana’s own life sciences industry all have in common? All of these are regional industry clusters, and perhaps more importantly, they are highly innovative “Regional Innovation Clusters.” A recent study by the Brookings [...]
