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Our next CIRDA meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at IU Indianapolis - Hine Hall, Kelley Room 137 (875 W. North Street, Indianapolis). We hope to see you there!

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Last weekend, LIV Golf returned to Chatham Hills in Westfield to close out their 2026 season. As thousands of fans came to watch some of the world's best golfers, it was great to see Central Indiana and our Hoosier Hospitality in the spotlight!

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Indianapolis-based BioCrossroads recently announced the ten charter members of Indiana’s Life Sciences Industry Talent Association, a program aimed at helping Indiana train workers for the state's pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industries.

Read more: https://t.co/AkN6uIOiXs

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16 Tech in Indianapolis has opened a new program designed to help entrepreneurs advance from the idea stage to building a prototype for their business.

Traction will give entrepreneurs access to the Machyne makerspace at 16 Tech’s HqO Innovation Hub.

https://t.co/lOQYBqGOgR

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Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News ranked Indiana as #2 among states that have shown initiative and accomplishment in building up their life-science ecosystems.

With expansions around Central Indiana, our BioHeartland is gaining national attention.

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CIRDA was excited to be on-site today for the groundbreaking of Park & Poplar in Westfield!

This mixed-use development, part of Westfield's downtown revitalization efforts, was selected by CIRDA to receive a $4 million READI 2.0 grant.

We are looking forward to what's to come!

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As severe weather and flooding have devastated parts of Central Indiana, IDHS's August Disaster Resource Hub is now available. The hub serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals seeking state and federal assistance.

Visit the hub at: https://t.co/jqMqiUrBxF

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Roche Diagnostics and Ivy Tech Community College recently announced a new partnership aimed at addressing Indiana’s shortage of medical laboratory professionals through scholarships, career awareness, and a proposed paid training program.

Read more: https://t.co/6gHugUQhNR

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The Indiana Business Review recently put out an analysis focused on mapping Indiana's $82B life sciences cluster, examining employment, wages, and GDP.

Read the analysis here: https://t.co/dRzQ9aWYFc

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Hancock County leaders recently cut the ribbon on the Hancock Innovation Center, a facility designed to bring together career and technical education, higher education, workforce training, and industry collaboration under one roof.

See more: https://t.co/a0EkDYb2TU

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FedEx recently announced the launch of FedEx Life Sciences, a dedicated organization created to support the increasingly complex movement of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, clinical trials, and other critical healthcare shipments.

Learn More: https://t.co/p4Qhtb0dlc

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Purdue has acquired a laboratory facility adjacent to the Corteva headquarters.

The building features biotechnology-focused research labs with specially designed utilities and infrastructure, walk-in cold storage units, darkrooms, and autoclave rooms.

https://t.co/ZfTBMgAzvJ

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AgriNovus Indiana announced recently that 12 startups will participate in its 2026 Velocity accelerator, a five-month program that awards entrepreneurs for their technology solutions.

Learn about the 12 startups accepted into the program at: https://t.co/euL7UwcwId

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Governor Braun recently announced that STEM DTS, an IN-founded provider of staffing and project services for STEM-related industries, announced plans to expand its HQ operations in Central IN, creating up to 75 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2029.
Read: https://t.co/awcquNYhHC

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Indiana University Health has opened a dedicated 3D print studio at the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis, making the facility among the first hospital-based, FDA-cleared 3D printing programs in the United States.

Learn more: https://t.co/8EHq0rfIaK

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The Beech Grove Summer Concert Series brings the community together to enjoy live music and food at Sarah T. Bolton Park.

The remaining concerts this summer will be held on August 6 and August 20...don't miss out!

Learn more: https://t.co/zg2LT4oCbf

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Thank you to State Senator Carrasco and State Representative Shonkwiler for attending last week's CIRDA meeting and providing us with a legislative update ahead of the upcoming budget session.

Mark your calendars for our next meeting: September 16th at 10:00 AM.

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Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche continues a $550 million expansion project as a hub for manufacturing of its continuous glucose monitoring systems, which are worn by people with diabetes and provide real-time blood sugar readings.

Read more: https://t.co/SGrdS1yRDK

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Two CIRDA communities were recently listed as the 10 Safest Cities in the US! The rankings include Fishers at #3 and Carmel at #4.

Rankings were determined by analyzing FBI crime data among 296 cities with a population exceeding 100,000.

https://t.co/2zT559qWEU

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Our latest newsletter is here, featuring a column from Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Melina Kennedy, CEO of CICP! This column highlights the new BioHeartland initiative and our dynamic life sciences ecosystem.

Read our latest newsletter: https://t.co/iIKTasF3r9