News Archive
CRDG hosts NSWC Crane Spectrum Warfare Systems Department for first Connect to Mission Forum
February 13, 2023 - WESTGATE@CRANE Technology Park, (Odon) Indiana (Feb. 14, 2023) - The Crane Regional Defense Group (CRDG), a subcommittee of the White River Military Coordination Alliance, hosted the first Connect to Mission event Feb. 7 at WestGate Academy and featured Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane), Crane Division’s Spectrum Warfare Systems (SWS) Department. ...
Read More
TechPoint unveils 2023 Mira Award nominees
February 13, 2023 - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 05:45 AM EDT By Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Techpoint INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based TechPoint on Tuesday unveiled the nominees for its 24th annual Mira Awards, honoring the “Best in Tech” in Indiana. The nonprofit growth accelerator for Indiana’s technology sector said the 78 nominees were chosen...
Read More
16 Tech awards grants to 11 Indy-area projects
February 6, 2023 - Monday, February 6, 2023 03:07 PM EDTUpdated: Monday, February 6, 2023 11:38 PM EDT By Mary Roberts, Writer/Reporter Hawthorne Social Service Association is receiving a $52,000 grant from 16 Tech Community Corp. (photo courtesy of 16 Tech) INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based 16 Tech Community Corp. is awarding $325,000 in grants to 11 resident-endorsed projects designed to directly benefit the vitality of nearby...
Read More
Uplands Science and Technology Foundation provides update at CRDG Key Leader Series
February 6, 2023 - WESTGATE@CRANE Technology Park, (Odon) Indiana — Crane Regional Defense Group (CRDG) hosted its first Key Leader Series of 2023 at WestGate Academy Friday, February 3. Topics included the CRDG 2022 annual report briefing as well as a feature presentation from the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation (USTF). Keynote speakers Joe Carley and Tina...
Read More
Tech parks could capture larger share of tax dollars
February 5, 2023 - Friday, February 3, 2023 02:17 PM EDT By Peter Blanchard, Indianapolis Business Journal The Launch Fishers coworking space, which is in the Nickel Plate District Certified Technology Park, has 130 member companies representing nearly 600 employees. (IBJ photo/Eric Learned) INDIANAPOLIS - A bill that would divert some $6 million in state and local tax revenue...
Read More
The Mill to manage Bloomington’s Trades District
January 24, 2023 - Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:24 AM EDT By Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor (rendering courtesy of the city of Bloomington) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A nonprofit startup accelerator is now overseeing the Trades District in Bloomington, the city announced Tuesday. The Mill has signed an Innovation Partnership Agreement to manage the development and marketing...
Read More
Purdue partners with hypersonics research firm
January 24, 2023 - Monday, January 23, 2023 05:56 PM EDT By Wes Mills, Content Manager (L-R) Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor, U.S. Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and Purdue’s Dan DeLaurentis and President Mung Chiang. (Photo provided) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - California-based aerospace company Stratolaunch LLC and Purdue University have established a partnership to accelerate...
Read More
Study indicates chip plant will have huge impact on county
January 24, 2023 - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at the announcement of the micro processing plant at Westgate. File photo ODON — A new micro processing chip plant planned for the techpark in northeastern Daviess County will not only have a giant direct impact on the county, but it is expected to generate millions more...
Read More
Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testifies in support of certified technology parks at the Indiana Statehouse
January 22, 2023 - JANUARY 20, 2023 Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testifies in support of certified technology parks at the Indiana Statehouse On Thursday, Jan. 19, Board Member Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testified before the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee in support of SB 271: Certified Technology Parks. Authored by State Senator Brian Buchanan, SB 271 increases...
Read More
ManTech Wins $57 Million Navy Contract to Deliver Next Generation Expeditionary Weapon Systems Capabilities for U.S. Special Forces
January 19, 2023 - HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech has been awarded a five-year $57 million contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane to develop world-class technology solutions that support advanced expeditionary weapon systems for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). ManTech won this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis...
Read More