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The College of Engineering at Purdue University in unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that promises to transform our city's experiential learning landscape for budding engineers. 🚀👩‍🔧👨‍🔬

Recently, announced guaranteed paid internships for engineering students starting in 2024, enhancing hands-on experience and career prospects. With top-tier rankings and strong industry partnerships, this announcement solidifies Indy as a growing hub for , , and .

Industry leaders, including Frederick Cartwright, President and CEO of Conexus Indiana, express enthusiasm for the initiative, recognizing its pivotal role in meeting the growing demands of the evolving industry. As Purdue University expands its presence in downtown Indianapolis, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of retaining and growing a talented workforce in Indy, creating a career home for Indiana's brightest minds.

https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/News/Spotlights/2023/2023-1023-guaranteed-internship-indianapolis-students?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Purdue%20Custom%20Email&utm_id=45472912

Purdue University College of Engineering

Purdue University College of Engineering to offer guaranteed paid internship to students in Indianapolis Engineering students and industry partners will benefit from investment in experiential learning.

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There are over 10,000 manufacturing companies in the Hoosier state. The 16 Tech Innovation District is all about supporting innovation in manufacturing with members who drive innovation in advanced manufacturing, productivity, materials, and workforce development.

The progress at in fuels the industry's growth, and is proud to share its success.

Join us in recognizing and supporting manufacturers in our district and across Indy this Manufacturing Month, starting with the Conexus Indiana Manufacturing Art Gallery, open now through Oct. 27. Check it out!

Urban Land Institute Indiana has joined the ULI Art in Place program, which connects artists, , and community members to promote more inclusive and participatory real estate outcomes. This initiative seeks to advance equitable outcomes and creative , fostering dialogue and collaboration between the artistic community and real estate decision-makers.

“Indiana punches above its weight class in our depth of development professionals and the creative class, and we hope to leverage these strengths to foster a dialogue that contributes to national best practices that benefit our peer communities. Fundamentally, we hope to find ways to help artists better understand how to plug into developments and help developments feature a more authentic quality of place and culture.” - Aletha Dunston, AICP.

Art in Place Welcomes ULI Indiana ULI Indiana is the latest addition to the global cohort of ULI national and district councils participating in ULI's Art in Place program. Working both individually and as a group, each council aims to connect artists, developers, and community voices to drive more inclusive and participatory real e...

Truck Country of Indiana, also known as Stoops Freightliner - Western Star plans to expand its facilities along West Thompson Road on the south side of .

To secure the property tax abatement approval, will invest $6.5 million in personal property for a solar grid installation in collaboration with AES Indiana. Additionally, a $1 million power generator and a $400,000 electric vehicle ( ) charging station will further solidify their commitment to green initiatives, showcasing their dedication to environmental responsibility.

A key highlight of the project lies in its commitment to development and . In partnership with EmployIndy's Modern Apprenticeship Program, Stoops' Inclusivity Plan will allocate 5 percent of the estimated abatement value to fund up to 12 apprenticeships annually throughout the abatement period.

Read the full story: https://indychamber.com/2023/08/17/truck-country-secures-property-tax-abatement-approval-for-85m-expansion-project/

City of Indianapolis - Department of Metropolitan Development

Truck Country Secures Property Tax Abatement Approval for $85M Expansion Project | Indy Chamber Truck Country of Indiana, also known as Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, plans to expand its facilities along West Thompson Road, near the I-69/I-465 in ...

The Office of Minority and Women Business Development and the Indianapolis Airport Authority are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Diversity Outreach and Reverse Trade Show!

This event combines IAAs Construction and Professional Services Outreach Event and OMWBD's annual Reverse Trade Show to create one giant networking event for diverse businesses.

Don't miss this chance to grow your business and make valuable connections!

Join us at Ivy Tech Community College from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 31, for a day of networking and education by registering here: https://2023-DO-RTS.eventbrite.com

Did you see July's newsletter? From building conversions, to high growth in the tech space, and the economic impact of the Indiana State Fair, Develop Indy has you covered.

Check it out below and subscribe for the latest development and real estate projects.

July Develop Indy Newsletter

Ways to lure motorsports to Indiana This week on Getting Started, the Indianapolis 500 attracted more than 330,000 people. Many people were there to watch the race. While others were there to do business and look forward to the future of motorsports. Rollie Helming, Head of Automotive and Motorsports Business Development for the India...

Congratulations, Milhaus, on the ribbon cutting of your gorgeous new offices!

As a mixed-use , , and property management company, -based Milhaus specializes in Class A, urban, multifamily residential buildings. Their new offices are 48,000 square feet in the historic Cole-Noble neighborhood. Milhaus has developed 48 projects with $1.9 billion in assets under management.

The sporting event industry has a $13.1 billion global value and is expected to grow to $74 billion by 2030.

could just be poised as the next tech hub, and here's how:

- Indiana Economic Development Corporation invested $2.5 million in Sports Tech HQ, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a strong ecosystem here in Indiana.
- Techstars Sports Accelerator has provided 23 three-month mentorships for sports tech startups worldwide in the past two years, here in .
- 2023 Indiana General Assembly session fully funded Indiana Sports Corp's $10M over the next two years for its bid fund to help attract new and even-larger sporting events to the racing capital of the world.

Read more on 's competitive advantage heading into the future.

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Could Indiana become a sports tech hub? - Indianapolis Business Journal Nearly a year after Indiana launched its Sports Tech HQ initiative, organizers say they have built relationships with leaders throughout the sector and hope to lure four related companies to the state by the end of the year.

Opening businesses downtown is crucial for revitalizing the city center, attracting diverse consumers, and fostering a vibrant and dynamic community. Additionally, new store and restaurant openings generate employment opportunities and enhance 's overall quality of life for residents.

Grounded Plants and Floral Co. opens today at the Stutz Building. Tinker Coffee Co.'s first standalone location opens tomorrow at 8 a.m. Indy , 's newest Italian spot, is open for lunch and dinner. Head to the patio at Los Arroyos to grab a margarita and some chips and salsa .

So many new things are opening around this month - did we miss any? Let us know!

Economic development connects communities and neighborhoods through transportation, cross-community development, and even quite literally through trails and paths.

A planned expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail will take the trail across , calling for ample pedestrian and bicyclist areas. The bridge will connect the west side of White River, near Elanco headquarters, to the east, where the planned development of the Indy Eleven park will sit.

This , celebrate the connected neighborhoods and communities around you!

https://www.ibj.com/articles/indianapolis-cultural-trail-to-bridge-white-river-near-future-elanco-hq?utm_source=breaking-news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2023-05-09&utm_id=44751049

Indianapolis Cultural Trail to bridge White River in $21M expansion plan - Indianapolis Business Journal Announced Tuesday, a one-mile expansion project will take Indianapolis Cultural Trail across the White River as part of the planned Henry Street Bridge south of Washington Street.

Save the Date: Economic Development Week May 8 - 12.

This year leading up to the 2023 , is highlighting extraordinary economic developers who create positive change in their communities.

Join us in recognizing one of our economic developers like Aletha Dunston, AICP, Director of Indianapolis Economic Development. Aletha is an integral part of the community and has contributed to improving neighborhoods and districts internationally through economic development.

Read more about the team here: https://indychamber.com/economic-development/develop-indy/

What does economic development mean to you? Submit your answer in the comments below for a chance to be featured!

46th Street development has been steadily growing to meet the neighborhood's needs. The owners of GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet are moving into a second location, Gallery Pastry Shop recently opened the doors to their latest location, new housing is being built right off the , and not to mention the current businesses already residing on 46th Street like Black Circle Brewery, Poppa Bear's Chicken, and countless others.

And did we mention that they are all conveniently near the Red Line? Thanks for sharing, IndyGo!

If you have yet to visit this corridor, check it out, there is something for everyone!

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability is partnering with Indianapolis Cultural Trail to promote Take a Free Ride, a project to get 100 folks a FREE Indiana Pacers Bikeshare membership for one year to learn more about commuters’ habits and barriers to riding regularly.

Click the link below, add your name to the list, answer some questions, and the Bikeshare team randomly selects from the list.



https://indyculturaltrail.org/freeride/

Recently announced -based start-up, GeniPhys Inc., raised $6 million to develop a highly purified form of collagen for tissue generation and plans to hire 43 people.

plans to lease 8,200 square feet in an existing 80,000 square foot industrial building in Pike Township. The funding round included participation from Pier 70 Ventures, -based Elevate Ventures, and multiple individual investors.


Research at Purdue Indiana Economic Development Corporation

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Purdue-based biotech startup to hire 43 people at new Indy HQ - Indianapolis Business Journal GeniPhys Inc. plans to lease 8,200 square feet in an existing 80,000-square foot industrial building at 7750 Zionsville Road in Pike Township as it sets up its operation.

Tomorrow Bookstore is NOW OPEN along the Mass Ave INDY
Cultural Arts District. The store's grand opening had a line spanning out of the store, down the block.

Looking for space in downtown ? Contact today!



https://breakingnewsindianapolis.com/tomorrow-bookstore-grand-opening-hopes-to-grow-indys-book-community/

Tomorrow Bookstore grand opening hopes to develop Indy’s e-book group INDIANAPOLIS — A brand new bookstore downtown is hoping to each develop and convey collectively the e-book group in Indianapolis.

Quality of life and its impact on talent retention is the number one topic of conversation in economic development these days. Trails, green spaces, parks, entertainment venues, and more all have the potential to positively impact residential growth and lead to business growth.

Share your thoughts on Marion County’s trail network today!

https://metroquestsurvey.com/agz30

Central Indiana Trail Oriented Development

As the madness of March ends, check out 's latest newsletter to hear about first-of-its-kind conferences hosted in , what impact has on Marion County, over a decade's worth of excellence from Indianapolis Airport Authority, and so much more.

Want to stay in the loop for all things in ? Sign up to get updates and connect with the team today!

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The largest global cross-sector innovation conference is launching in !

forges and celebrates cross-sector connections between companies, universities, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the globe and features keynotes, content sessions, 1:1 investor meetups, a startup demo arena, up to a $5 million cash IN-prize competition, and more. The tracks and innovation studios include Ag & Food, Entrepreneurship, Hard Tech, Healthcare, Sports Tech, and Software.

Check out the Rally run of show and learn more about the IN-Prize Pitch Competition, where participants will have the opportunity to pitch their product or service to audiences of venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, early adopters, corporate executives, universities, and partners.

https://rallyinnovation.com/

Indiana Economic Development Corporation 16 Tech Innovation District

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Independent Colleges of Indiana, recently announced the distribution of $3M to increase retention of graduates in critical industries, including .

The grants are to be offered to engineering students whose permanent residence at the time of graduation is outside the state of Indiana but who have accepted employment in an engineering-related field in .

Currently, more than half of students studying engineering at Hoosier colleges are from outside of Indiana, presenting a significant opportunity to retain an increasing number of students post-graduation and grow Indiana’s population.

https://www.iedc.in.gov/events/news/details/2023/03/10/iedc-ici-partner-to-retain-indiana-graduates-in-critical-industry-areas

IEDC, ICI Partner to Retain Indiana Graduates in Critical Industry Areas The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today announced a partnership with Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) to distribute $3 million to increase the recruitment and retention of engineering and nursing graduates across Indiana. The two organizations launched two new initiatives that...

Over 100 organizations and companies gathered at the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute for the Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing Summit at the 16 Tech Innovation District.

Stakeholders discussed trends, challenges, opportunities, and what workforce development is needed to keep up with onshoring and emerging technologies to promote life sciences manufacturing, research, education, and business development throughout Indiana.



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Earlier this week, The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis hosted teams and sponsors to prepare for its Indy’s Lunch for Parks, presented by AES Indiana.

Indy’s Lunch for Parks, AKA the “Fun Lunch,” raises awareness for Indy’s parks and public green spaces and provides financial support to The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis. Get tickets now and support transformational parks that inspire community action.

City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development

https://www.parks-alliance.org/event/indys-lunch-for-parks-presented-by-aes-indiana/

This week, the Irvington Development Organization was accepted into the Indiana Main Street Program, bringing into the national Main Streets network and becoming the first Indianapolis neighbor to do so.

"As a community, Irvington is incredibly blessed to have so many engaged neighborhood groups, elected officials, and fellow residents united in our goal of showcasing why Irvington is a truly unique and special place to live and work." - Jordan Gleason, IDO President.

Read the entire release here: https://indychamber.com/news/irvington-takes-first-step-toward-indiana-main-streets-designation/

Calling any and all developers! The City of Indianapolis is hosting a 101 session on Design Review Process and Infill Housing Guidelines.

This session is being offered to ensure all potential Vacant to Vibrant applicants have equal access to knowledge on these city processes and policies. That being said, the content is not solely unique to that program, so all interested parties should register at the link below and plan to attend on March 1.

See you there!



City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-review-infill-housing-guidelines-101-tickets-546425682927

Design Review + Infill Housing Guidelines 101 Learn the basics of the City of Indianapolis' Design Review Process and Infill Housing Guidelines.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is now accepting nominations for the Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards, honoring Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community.

Applications are due by April 14.

https://iedc.formstack.com/forms/century_half_century_awards_2023

Century/Half Century Awards Application 2023 - Formstack The application below must be completed and signed. All questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete forms will not be considered.