Raquel Bahamonde, Author at The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

Local corporate leaders form Business Equity for Indy initiative to address racial inequities in Central Indiana

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:48:39-04:00October 8, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS – A collection of leaders from the corporate and non-profit communities in Central Indiana have formed the Business Equity for Indy Committee. The committee, a joint venture of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and Indy Chamber, with support from the Indianapolis Urban League, is comprised of a group of Indianapolis-based corporate leaders committed to advancing a fairer and more inclusive future for the city’s Black population and other peoples of color. Informed by community input, the Business Equity for Indy Committee will develop a set of proposed business actions and engagements to address inequities in business opportunities for communities of color. “We are seeing a strong group of corporate leaders in Central Indiana come forward with a shared passion and determination to move the needle on racial inequity,” said David Johnson, president and CEO of CICP. “It is [...]

Developer of Echocardiography Dr. Harvey Feigenbaum honored as BioCrossroads 2020 Life Sciences Champion of the Year

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00October 7, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 7, 2020) — BioCrossroads’ Board of Directors named esteemed “Father of Echocardiography” (Echo) Dr. Harvey Feigenbaum, as the recipient of the 2020 August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year Award. The prestigious honor, named in tribute to BioCrossroads’ late Chairman August Watanabe, was given to Dr. Feigenbaum at today’s Indiana Life Sciences Summit for his unprecedented impact on cardiac health in Indiana and around the world. Dr. Feigenbaum is recognized for pioneering the Echo, the most widely used cardiac imaging technique in the world. Dr. Feigenbaum has made numerous contributions to the medical profession that include developing the world’s first practical, long lasting use of echocardiography, the use of ultrasound to examine the heart, in 1965. He fought and overcame many years of skepticism by training many early world-wide pioneers in echocardiography and the first cardiac sonographer. [...]

IIB: AgriNovus Indiana launches Field Atlas for students

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:50:46-04:00September 21, 2020|

In a recent interview on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, AgriNovus Indiana President and CEO Mitch Frazier talked about Field Atlas, the initiative's online tool for high school and college students curious about the kinds of diverse professions in the growing Indiana agbioscience industry. Students also have access to employer profiles designed to educate students about a wide range of professions they could pursue from plant biologist to data scientist. [WATCH] Read full press release. [READ MORE] (Source: Inside INdiana Business, AgriNovus Indiana)

AgriNovus Indiana announces ambassador program for its career exploration platform Field Atlas

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00September 17, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 17, 2020) – AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative to fuel growth in the state’s agbioscience economy, announced today the Field Atlas Ambassadors program, a peer-to-peer program that enables college students to explore a variety of agbioscience careers. This program is a function of Field Atlas, the career exploration platform announced earlier this week that informs high school and college students about the kinds of diverse professions in the growing agbiosciences industry. Field Atlas Ambassadors will connect the dots between courses of study and the opportunities in the agbiosciences. The ambassadors will talk with students, professors and academic advisors about career paths in the agbioscience industry. Depending on their location, an ambassador may represent more than one college campus. For the 2020-2021 school year, Field Atlas has selected these students to represent the program: Abby Celentano – Junior, Purdue University [...]

AgriNovus Indiana launches Field Atlas to empower students to explore careers in Agbioscience

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00September 15, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (Sep. 15, 2020) – AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative to fuel growth in the state’s agbioscience economy, launched Field Atlas today, a career exploration platform that informs high school and college students about the kinds of diverse professions in the growing agbiosciences industry. Field Atlas is an online tool that offers a peer-to-peer program among students that enables them to explore a variety of agbioscience careers through videos and a quiz. In addition, students have access to employer profiles designed to educate the students about the kinds of agbioscience career opportunities they could pursue ranging from plant biologist to data scientist. “Field Atlas is far more than a website; it’s a powerful online tool augmented with students on Indiana campuses who connect the dots between courses of study and the tremendous opportunities in agbioscience,” said Mitch Frazier, president and CEO [...]

AgriNovus Indiana adds AgTech executive, venture capitalist to its Board of Directors

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00September 3, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS, (Sept. 3, 2020) — AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative to fuel growth in Indiana’s agbioscience economy, announced today the addition of two new members to its board of directors. The board unanimously approved the appointment of Aaron Gillum, senior vice president of 50 South Capital, and Kay Kuenker, chief executive officer of Advanced Agrilytics, to the board, bringing decades of leadership to the organization. “Kay and Aaron are incredible leaders who share a passion for accelerating Indiana’s growth and making a positive impact on the future of agbiosciences,” said Mitch Frazier, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. “Aaron brings tremendous strength in venture capital, and Kay’s return to the board leading a high growth agtech company provides a powerful addition to our efforts to fuel agbioscience growth.” Kuenker, who was named chief executive of Advanced Agrilytics in March, previously served [...]

AgriNovus Indiana launches Producer-Led Innovation Challenge to bring together Indiana farmers, software innovators

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00September 2, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 2, 2020) – AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative to fuel growth in Indiana’s agbioscience economy, launched the state’s first agtech innovation challenge today, bringing together leaders in production agriculture and technology to fuel innovation. Presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge is designed to create new solutions that solve critical gaps in farm management software defined by a panel of three progressive Indiana farmers. The defined gaps will serve as the foundation for the Challenge that gives Indiana innovators until Dec. 4, 2020, to submit a proof of concept that could earn participants a $25,000 grand prize from the Purdue Foundry. “Indiana is a proven leader in production agriculture and software innovation,” said Mitch Frazier, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. “The Producer-Led Innovation Challenge provides a powerful platform for innovators [...]

IIB: Ascend Indiana and EmployIndy launch Rapid Re-Employment Response

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:46:08-04:00August 31, 2020|

More than 120,000 residents in Marion County filed for unemployment between March and June due to COVID-19, but a new resource launched by EmployIndy and Ascend Indiana provides a central location for those dislocated workers to connect with available jobs or training opportunities. Job seekers will log into an online technology platform called the Ascend Network. Then, the job seeker will follow a streamlined process to connect with needed career services and get individualized support to help them find meaningful employment or training. On a recent edition of Inside INdiana Business, Gerry Dick interviewed Ascend Indiana President and CEO Jason Kloth, EmployIndy President and CEO Angela Carr-Klitzsch and Indianapolis Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Angela Smith-Jones about how the program works.[WATCH] (Source: Inside INdiana Business)

Rapid Re-Employment Response offers coordinated resources to assist dislocated workers in Marion County

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:44:35-04:00August 25, 2020|

[WATCH] On a recent edition of Inside INdiana Business, Gerry Dick interviewed Ascend Indiana President and CEO Jason Kloth, EmployIndy President and CEO Angela Carr-Klitzsch and Indianapolis Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Angela Smith-Jones about the Rapid Re-Employment Response free online tool. INDIANAPOLIS (August 25, 2020) – More than 120,000 residents in Marion County filed for unemployment between March and June due to COVID-19, but a new resource launching today by EmployIndy and Ascend Indiana provides a central location for those dislocated workers to connect with available jobs or training opportunities. Job seekers will log into an online technology platform called the Ascend Network. Then, the job seeker will follow a streamlined process to connect with needed career services and get individualized support to help them find meaningful employment or training. The Rapid Re-Employment Response plan is a coordinated effort [...]

State, Conexus Indiana award 20 Manufacturing Readiness Grants to Indiana Businesses

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:49:44-04:00August 20, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2020) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), in partnership with Conexus Indiana, announced awards totaling nearly $2 million to 20 Indiana businesses in Manufacturing Readiness Grants, which Governor Eric J. Holcomb first announced in May. The grants are part of the Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement (EASE) program designed to stimulate manufacturing investments that will position Hoosier operations, and the sector overall, for future growth and prosperity. “The response we received from Indiana businesses to the Manufacturing Readiness Grant program was incredible, as manufacturers across the state have been enduring the pandemic and are moving forward with positive momentum despite shared challenges,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger. “We couldn’t be more grateful to these companies for contributing to Indiana’s bright economic future.” The 20 manufacturers receiving grants represent 16 Indiana counties and cover a [...]

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