A Discussion on Boosting Southwest Central Indiana’s Economy
A Discussion on Boosting Southwest Central Indiana’s Economy
A group of state and regional leaders—that included IU President Michael A. McRobbie—assembled in Odon, Indiana to have a discussion concerning $42 million in Lilly Endowment grants awarded for educational and economic initiatives in southwest central Indiana. The 11-county area includes Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen and Washington counties.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb (left), Radius Indiana President/CEO Becky Skillman, Crane Naval Base Commander Capt. Jeffrey "J.T." Elder, Inside INdiana Business Creator and Host Gerry Dick, Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie and U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly pose for a group photo before an event celebrating $42 million in grants given to the southwest central Indiana region IU President Michael A. McRobbie (center) listens to U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind. (right) before the discussion begins.Audience members watch a video highlighting the southwest central Indiana region during an event that allowed state and regional officials to outline specific initiatives designed to advance the region after Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded three grants totaling $42 million for organizations in the region in December 2015.IU President Michael A. McRobbie (right) speaks during a panel discussion concerning $42 million in Lilly Endowment grants awarded for educational and economic initiatives in southwest central Indiana. IU President Michael A. McRobbie talks about one of the initiatives funded by a $122,600 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant. The money is directed to the Indiana University Foundation to study the feasibility of establishing a “Rural Center of Excellence” at Indiana University to study and address the societal challenges that rural communities face.IU President Michael A. McRobbie (left) speaks with the commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Capt. Jeffrey “J.T.” Elder.Following the discussion, a jazz trio performs as southwest central Indiana leaders mingle at a reception.IU VP for Engagement Bill Stephan (left) and IU President Michael A. McRobbie have a discussion following the panel event.
