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Amplify Bloomington Launches: Indiana University, Startups and Business Align on Growth

Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick reports from Bloomington’s Trades District, including The Mill, with a close-up look at the launch of Amplify Bloomington. The initiative unites regional public, private and academic leaders to better connect research, business and startups, strengthening the economy, brand and long-term opportunity. The show explores how Bloomington is aligning major employers, civic leadership and Indiana University around an innovation strategy to attract and keep talent, including housing and quality-of-life efforts like Hopewell on the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital site. It also links the region’s growth plans to broader tech and defense assets, including Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and the corridor to 16 Tech Innovation District. Elsewhere: Subaru starts building Forester hybrid models in Lafayette, Arrow McLaren Racing opens a new HQ in Indianapolis, and Tony Kanaan discusses fan-focused plans. The episode also highlights Purdue University ties to NASA’s Artemis II and research on astronaut health. Also featured: Hancock Health’s podcast outreach, a DORA district in Elkhart, Neighbor Serve, Elkhart Brass winning the Indiana Chamber contest, and Mike DeCourcy on IU football, plus a closing look at Lake Monroe. 00:00 Indiana Innovation & Regional Highlights 01:18 Bloomington’s Trades District & The Mill 02:18 Amplify Bloomington: A Civic Platform 03:39 The Role of Higher Ed and Regional Collaboration 04:42 Interview: Amplify Bloomington’s CEO on Strategy 05:54 Goals and Vision for Bloomington’s Growth 06:17 Crane Naval Center & Regional Tech Corridor 07:31 Looking Ahead: Housing, Talent & Retention 07:47 Made-in-Indiana Hybrid Tech in Lafayette 09:31 Indiana Real Estate Snapshot 09:48 Indiana, the Innovation Capital 10:31 NASA’s Artemis II and Purdue’s Role 10:45 Astronaut Health & Deep Space Challenges 12:01 New Frontiers: Crew Safety & Mental Health 13:27 Indiana Companies & Real Estate Insights 13:39 Subaru Hybrid Production & Car Industry Update 15:41 Arrow McLaren’s Investment in Indy Racing 17:06 Home Services Innovation & Elkhart Manufacturing Spotlight 18:12 Keeping IU Graduates: Bloomington’s Talent Strategy 21:44 Circle Back: Amplify Bloomington’s Housing & Community Approach 24:09 Retaining Talent & Big Employers’ Local Impact 26:08 IU Football’s National Championship Story 27:25 Final Thoughts & Celebrating Indiana’s Outdoors