Raquel Bahamonde, Author at The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

TechPoint names new board chair and executive committee that represents expanded breadth of Indiana tech community

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:52:11-04:00March 26, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2019) — TechPoint, the non-profit, industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s technology ecosystem, today announced its 2019 Board of Directors’ executive committee. Sherry Aaholm, Cummins’ vice president and chief information officer, will serve as chair of the TechPoint board. “Tech is intersecting most every part of our economy and state. I’m excited that our executive committee and board represents that breadth along with a remarkable caliber of individuals,” said TechPoint President and CEO Mike Langellier. “I’m also excited for Sherry’s board chair leadership. She leads a large tech organization inside a Fortune 150 company going through digital transformation. That perspective will be really valuable as we chart the course for the tech community and accelerate our impact. She also has an amazing personal story that I hope more young women and professionals will hear and draw inspiration from.” [...]

BioCrossroads Releases 2018 Annual Report

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-08T09:56:10-04:00March 5, 2019|

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BioCrossroads Releases 2018 Annual Report

Raquel Bahamonde2019-03-05T16:21:56-05:00March 5, 2019|

BioCrossroads and Indiana’s life sciences industry celebrated an active 2018. The life sciences sector had several notable developments and continued its national prominence with a continuation of strong workforce, wages and company statistics.

Increases in workforce, wages, exports and a $79 billion economic impact demonstrates Indiana’s life sciences leadership

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00March 5, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 5, 2019 -- Indiana’s life sciences industry celebrated an active 2018 with several notable developments and continued its national prominence with a continuation of strong workforce, wages and company statistics. The economic impact of the state’s life sciences industry – comprised of pharmaceutical, medical device and equipment, agbiosciences, research, testing and medical laboratories and biologistics - continues to grow and is now at $79 billion1 (according to data provided to BioCrossroads by the Indiana Business Research Center [IBRC] at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business). Indiana’s number of life sciences companies increased for a second year to 1,7511 from 1,689 last year and an increase of employees, now totaling 56,3231. The average wages for the life sciences sector was $97,6071 per worker, resulting in a life sciences payroll total of $5.5 billion1 for the state. In addition, [...]

Media: Collaborative program to address shortage of licensed clinical social workers

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:46:42-04:00February 19, 2019|

As the Indiana opioid crisis continues, there is a shortage of trained behavioral health professionals to ensure those suffering from substance use disorders (SUD) receive treatment. To help address this gap, Community Health Network, in collaboration with Ascend Indiana, IU School of Social Work (IUSSW-IUPUI) and the University of Indianapolis, is launching a program that will prepare more licensed clinical social workers to provide treatment in central Indiana, while also improving the quality of the training they receive to better serve patients. The program provides a model that can be replicated in communities across the state. WRTV - Collaborative effort underway to groom behavioral health specialists - [WATCH] The Daily Journal (Ryan Trares) - New program addresses shortage of addiction specialists - [READ] Inside INdiana Business - New program to meet need for substance use treatment - [READ AND LISTEN]

New program will increase the number of licensed clinical social workers to meet the growing need for treatment as Indiana’s opioid epidemic persists

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:44:36-04:00February 13, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (February 13, 2019) ─ As the Indiana opioid crisis continues, there is a shortage of trained behavioral health professionals to ensure those suffering from substance use disorders (SUD) receive treatment. To help address this gap, Community Health Network is launching a program that will prepare more licensed clinical social workers to provide treatment in central Indiana, while also improving the quality of the training they receive to better serve patients. The program provides a model that can be replicated in communities across the state. The Community Behavioral Health Academy – a partnership between Community Behavioral Health at Community Health Network, the Indiana University School of Social Work-IUPUI Campus (IUSSW), the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) and Ascend Indiana – prepares students for dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC). This will grow [...]

Nominees announced for 20th Anniversary TechPoint Mira Awards honoring ‘The Best of Tech in Indiana’

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:52:11-04:00February 12, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 12, 2019) — TechPoint, the nonprofit, industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s technology ecosystem, announced the nominees for its 20th annual Mira Awards presented by Angie’s List and Salesforce. The Mira Awards gala—the biggest tech awards event in the state—celebrates the people, products, companies, and places chosen as ‘The Best of Tech in Indiana’. Last year a sell-out crowd of 1,300 people attended the black-tie affair. Indiana’s tech ecosystem is on the rise. According to the TEConomy study commissioned by CICP, Clusters & Disruptors: Envisioning Central Indiana’s Economic Future in a Time of Change, IT companies generated by far the fastest employment growth from 2010-2016 (67%). Further, in 2017, LinkedIn and Zillow ranked Indianapolis No. 1 in America’s Sweet Spots: Cities where Job Opportunity and Housing Affordability Intersect. The growth is evident among Mira Awards nominees. Only a [...]

Three prominent Indiana life sciences executives join BioCrossroads Board of Directors

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00January 31, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (January 31, 2019) — BioCrossroads today announces three prominent members of Indiana’s life sciences community have joined its board of directors: Aaron Schacht, executive vice president – Innovation, Regulatory & Business Development, Elanco US Inc.; J.J. Spegele, vice president, global business solutions, Covance Central Laboratory Services; and Dr. Ram Yeleti, executive vice president / chief physician executive, Community Health Network. Schacht leads research & development, regulatory affairs and business development for Elanco Animal Health, following a 25-year career at Lilly in R&D, Strategy and External Innovation roles. Schacht is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for AgriNovus Indiana, a sister organization to BioCrossroads within the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. Spegele has held executive leadership roles in operations, laboratory services, general management and information technology for clinical research organizations. He also served as vice president of global business transformation [...]

AgriNovus Indiana adds statewide agbioscience leaders to Board of Directors and Innovation Council

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:43:56-04:00January 30, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (January 30, 2019) — AgriNovus Indiana, the state’s initiative to promote and accelerate the growth of the agbiosciences sector, has added two new members to its board of directors: Alan Tio, CEO, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Chris Lowery, senior vice president, Workforce Alignment for Ivy Tech Community College “The addition of these leaders to the AgriNovus Board of Directors exemplifies the commitment of local economic development organizations and our educational institutions to grow the Indiana agbioscience sector,” said Beth Bechdol, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana. “An economic development initiative from northeast Indiana recognizes the critical strategic opportunities to grow business and talent in its local communities. And, we welcome an outstanding new representative from one of our founding investors and partners, Ivy Tech.” Alan Tio is the CEO of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo). In this role, he [...]

Conexus Indiana Launches Statewide Speaker Series on Innovation

Raquel Bahamonde2019-01-23T10:00:14-05:00January 23, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 23, 2019) - Conexus Indiana today announced the launch of a year-long speaker series focused on technology’s impact on advanced manufacturing and logistics. The series, Movers, Makers and Mixers, will be making stops in Indianapolis, Bloomington, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Evansville, and South Bend over the course of the year. Geared toward college students and young professionals, the events will explore how Industry 4.0 – or the fourth industrial revolution – is transforming how we make and move goods in Indiana. Each event will feature a speaker who expands the breadth of what it means to be a manufacturer or highlights the evolving role that advanced technologies, including automation, electrification, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence, play in the industry. “Helping young adults and others in our state appreciate the impact and opportunity offered by the advanced [...]

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