Amplify Bloomington Launches: Indiana University, Startups and Business Align on Growth

Описание: Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick reports from Bloomington’s Trades District, including The Mill, with a close-up look at the launch of Amplify Bloomington. The initiative unites regional public, private and academic leaders to better connect research, business and startups, strengthening the economy, brand and long-term opportunity.

The show explores how Bloomington is aligning major employers, civic leadership and Indiana University around an innovation strategy to attract and keep talent, including housing and quality-of-life efforts like Hopewell on the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital site. It also links the region’s growth plans to broader tech and defense assets, including Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and the corridor to 16 Tech Innovation District.

Elsewhere: Subaru starts building Forester hybrid models in Lafayette, Arrow McLaren Racing opens a new HQ in Indianapolis, and Tony Kanaan discusses fan-focused plans. The episode also highlights Purdue University ties to NASA’s Artemis II and research on astronaut health.

Also featured: Hancock Health’s podcast outreach, a DORA district in Elkhart, Neighbor Serve, Elkhart Brass winning the Indiana Chamber contest, and Mike DeCourcy on IU football, plus a closing look at Lake Monroe.

00:00 Indiana Innovation & Regional Highlights
01:18 Bloomington’s Trades District & The Mill
02:18 Amplify Bloomington: A Civic Platform
03:39 The Role of Higher Ed and Regional Collaboration
04:42 Interview: Amplify Bloomington’s CEO on Strategy
05:54 Goals and Vision for Bloomington’s Growth
06:17 Crane Naval Center & Regional Tech Corridor
07:31 Looking Ahead: Housing, Talent & Retention
07:47 Made-in-Indiana Hybrid Tech in Lafayette
09:31 Indiana Real Estate Snapshot
09:48 Indiana, the Innovation Capital
10:31 NASA’s Artemis II and Purdue’s Role
10:45 Astronaut Health & Deep Space Challenges
12:01 New Frontiers: Crew Safety & Mental Health
13:27 Indiana Companies & Real Estate Insights
13:39 Subaru Hybrid Production & Car Industry Update
15:41 Arrow McLaren’s Investment in Indy Racing
17:06 Home Services Innovation & Elkhart Manufacturing Spotlight
18:12 Keeping IU Graduates: Bloomington’s Talent Strategy
21:44 Circle Back: Amplify Bloomington’s Housing & Community Approach
24:09 Retaining Talent & Big Employers’ Local Impact
26:08 IU Football’s National Championship Story
27:25 Final Thoughts & Celebrating Indiana’s Outdoors