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Tech Talk: IU Team Racing Into Autonomous Vehicle Development

We’ve been hearing about the possibility of autonomous – or driverless – vehicles for more than a decade. The wait for this much-hyped technology has been a long one, and progress at times has been slow. Now, experts are saying you won’t see an autonomous vehicle on your neighborhood streets until at least 2035. Tech experts say there [...]

2023-12-06T14:55:51-05:00December 6th, 2023|

TECH TALK: Impact of Tech Hub Designations Stretches Beyond Central Indiana

The federal government, in October, chose Indiana as one of more than two dozen tech hubs across the country. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration designated Heartland BioWorks as a regional technology and innovation hub. Heartland BioWorks, a consortium of several groups, including universities, municipalities, economic development organizations and companies, aims to make central Indiana a leader [...]

2023-11-08T12:28:44-05:00November 8th, 2023|

TECH TALK: Farmers Turning to AI to Increase Yields, Decrease Costs

It’s fall in Indiana, and that means more than falling leaves – and temperatures. When the calendar flips to October and November, it’s time for farmers to harvest their crops. Some farm fields and rural roads are so busy with combines (crop harvesters) and rigs (crop haulers) that they cause mini-traffic jams throughout Indiana’s countrysides. So, now seems a [...]

2023-11-08T13:11:10-05:00November 8th, 2023|

State Announces $25 Million in Employer Grants to Address Worker Childcare Needs

Application Period Now Open  For the next month, Hoosier employers can apply to receive funds from the Employer-Sponsored Childcare Fund, part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is managing the effort. The $25 million program, a partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, [...]

2023-10-23T10:45:29-04:00October 23rd, 2023|

Indiana Environmental Conference and Winter Technical Meeting

Don’t miss the Indiana Chamber’s largest environmental program of the year! The Indiana Environmental Conference and Winter Technical Meeting will take place December 6-7 at Wyndham Indianapolis West. Presented by the Indiana Chamber, Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Indiana Chapter and Greater Indiana Clean Cities, Inc., it will cover recent regulations as well as presentations from some of [...]

2023-10-17T14:35:45-04:00October 17th, 2023|

Complimentary Mental Health Training

The Wellness Council of Indiana is offering another round of crucial sessions for employers to support their workforce. Mental Health First Aid Training introduces participants to identifying common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use-related challenges, builds understanding on their impact and provides an overview of common supports. It takes the fear and hesitation out of starting [...]

2023-10-09T11:29:05-04:00October 9th, 2023|

TECH TALK: EV Vehicles Could Be Saviors During Power Outages

How often have you sat in the dark in your home wondering when the power will be restored? Any minute, the lights – along with the HVAC system, refrigerator, Internet and big-screen TV – will come back to life, right? Or will it be hours? Or worse, days? With a slew of summer storms – and the power outages [...]

2023-10-04T14:51:10-04:00October 4th, 2023|

TECH TALK: Mark Cuban Foundation, Corteva Team Up to Nurture Young Tech Talent

Many Hoosiers are aware that technology has pervaded the farming industry. But, arguably, the extent of its pervasiveness is less understood by Hoosier high schoolers. Starting October 14, two powerhouses are teaming up to teach students about transformational technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, and how it is being used by farmers and adding value [...]

2023-10-04T14:47:55-04:00October 4th, 2023|

Future of Indiana’s Workforce Summit

Where does Indiana stand in the race for talent? The Future of Indiana’s Workforce Summit will address strategies to enhance the talent pipeline – and the state’s economic standing – on October 25-26 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Presented by Ivy Tech Community College, the event also will feature the 2023 Workforce Development Leader Awards Luncheon (October 26). Among [...]

2023-09-25T10:20:24-04:00September 25th, 2023|