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Elanco, Purdue planning research institute at One Health Innovation District

2026-10-07T09:56:38-04:00October 7, 2026|

This article was originally published by Inside INdiana Business. Click here to read the original article. INDIANAPOLIS - Construction is set to begin on a 150,000-square-foot research, collaboration and innovation hub at the One Health Innovation District on the west side of downtown Indianapolis. Leaders from Elanco Animal Health Inc., Purdue University, the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership and the city of Indianapolis broke ground Tuesday morning at the site of the future One Health Research Institute. The research institute, just west of Elanco’s new 220,000-square-foot headquarters at the One Health Innovation District, is expected to open in 2030. The facility’s estimated cost has not been finalized. “When you combine Purdue’s world-class R1 research capabilities with Elanco’s global reach and animal health leadership, something powerful we know will happen,” Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons said [...]

Gov. Braun Strengthens Work-Based Learning Opportunities For Students Through New Digital Resource Hub

2026-10-06T10:37:57-04:00October 6, 2026|

INDIANAPOLIS (October 6, 2026) – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced a new resource to expand career-connected learning opportunities for Indiana’s K-12 students. A new Work-Based Learning Digital Resource Hub has been launched through a partnership between the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (the Commission), the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and Ascend Indiana . This comprehensive collection of practical tools is designed to help K-12 schools, employers, and regional partners implement high-quality work-based learning aligned with Indiana’s new high school diploma. “Indiana is committed to making sure every student graduates ready for the opportunities ahead, and that means connecting learning in the classroom to real experiences in the workplace,” said Gov. Braun. “The new Work‑Based Learning Digital Resource Hub gives schools and employers the practical tools they need to bring career‑connected learning to life. By strengthening these partnerships [...]

High Alpha’s Scott Dorsey to Serve as First Honorary Chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards

2026-10-01T14:41:30-04:00October 1, 2026|

Hoosier tech leader to play key role in Indiana’s ‘Biggest Night in Tech’ INDIANAPOLIS (October 1, 2026) — With a simple, “I’m In,” Scott Dorsey has committed to serve as the first-ever honorary chair of TechPoint’s Mira Awards, beginning a new chapter in the event’s nearly 30-year history. Slated for April 23 at the new Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the Mira Awards are Indiana’s biggest night in tech, featuring the founders, executives, builders, investors, educators and entrepreneurs powering a key sector of the state’s economy. As honorary chair, Dorsey will partner with the TechPoint team and president & CEO Eric Christopher, a former colleague at Zylo and ExactTarget, to bring fresh thinking to the judging process, develop more meaningful partnerships with sponsors, and make Mira an extraordinary night for the people it honors and all in attendance. An early [...]

Ascend Indiana Launches Microgrant Program to Help High Schools Launch Student-Led Businesses

2026-09-24T10:45:03-04:00September 24, 2026|

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 24, 2026) – Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce development initiative of the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), today announced a new microgrant opportunity to help Indiana schools launch student-led businesses (SLBs), expanding access to high-quality, hands-on work-based learning (WBL) experiences for students across the state. As Indiana works to expand access to work-based learning (WBL), schools face significant challenges in providing internships and other employer-based experiences at the scale needed to meet growing student demand. Ascend's modeling indicates that statewide demand could increase from approximately 15,000 WBL experiences per cohort today to as many as 34,000 by the fall of 2028, requiring up to 19,000 additional experiences annually. One strategy to help address this gap is the expansion of SLBs, which can help schools and employers overcome common barriers, including transportation, scheduling constraints and limited [...]

AgriNovus Indiana announces class of 2026 Field Atlas Ambassadors to help agbioscience employers connect with emerging talent across the state

2026-09-15T11:23:53-04:00September 15, 2026|

Twelve students across nine campuses will expand industry visibility, strengthen employer-student connections and elevate awareness of agbioscience career opportunities Indianapolis (September 15, 2026) – AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative focused on growing the agbioscience economy, announced today that 12 students from colleges and universities across Indiana will serve as Field Atlas Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year, helping agbioscience employers build earlier, stronger connections with emerging talent. Field Atlas Ambassadors are selected college students who serve as the on-campus champion for the state’s agbioscience sector. From exploring career paths and fields of study online to engaging with students on the impact of innovation across the sector, Ambassadors help employers introduce students to the breadth of agbioscience careers and the industry’s innovative, global impact. For employers, the Field Atlas Ambassador program offers a direct connection to students across Indiana, creating opportunities [...]

Ascend Indiana Welcomes Betsy Davis as Chief Operating Officer

2026-09-10T12:09:26-04:00September 9, 2026|

Ascend Indiana announced today that Betsy Davis has joined the organization as chief operating officer. Davis joins Ascend after more than a decade at EmployIndy, where she held a series of leadership roles spanning employer engagement, career-connected learning, talent strategy and career pathways. In her new role, she will work closely with President and CEO Brad Rhorer and the Ascend leadership team to enhance organizational effectiveness, support the team and advance the organization’s mission. “Betsy brings strategic thinking and operational leadership that will be especially valuable as Ascend expands its statewide impact,” said Rhorer. “She has built and scaled initiatives, led cross-functional teams, worked closely with employers and education partners and united organizations around shared workforce priorities. The leadership and partnership-building experience Davis has developed positions her well to help advance Ascend’s strategic priorities.” Davis brings more than 15 [...]

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