Here’s a rundown of some major items in social media this week:
[With] Public funding for new bus rapid-transit lines, one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech scenes, the continued benefits of a new Cultural Trail, and a 2020 plan…focused on reviving key neighborhoods—Indy already seems to be on the right path. https://t.co/BHoXKnRYdc
— Mark Fisher (@FisherIndy) February 6, 2018
The Indy Chamber’s chief policy guru Mark Fisher points us in the direction of a recent Curbed article that explains how it’s no surprise to see Indy as a major player in economic development.
We are helping new and existing businesses to grow in #Indy through our new microsite that makes market research easy! https://t.co/P4Xm2XiBP5 pic.twitter.com/1C49yHYQkX
— Develop Indy (@DevelopIndy) February 6, 2018
Develop Indy announced the launch of their new platform this week to help businesses understand their competition, find their customers and more.
Another milestone made today as we continue leading @IndyChamber‘s Anchoring Revitalization Program’s “Live” strategy. Fletcher became the first @MarianUniv employee to purchase a home close to campus using INHP’s Anchor Housing program. pic.twitter.com/hxiSaBJIwg
— INHP (@INHP_Home) February 6, 2018
We’re so excited to see a policy initiative in action – leveraging our communities anchor institutions (educational institutions, hospitals, major cultural attractions) to build up the neighborhoods surrounding their campuses. We’re fortunate to partner with the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) on this important work.
We can’t wait! Next Sunday, (Feb. 11), we are adding 250+ trips as a part of February’s route improvements and the Transit Plan’s 70% increase in service. Learn more: https://t.co/r8XzvB7POr pic.twitter.com/Qju87moxre
— IndyGo (@IndyGoBus) February 4, 2018
This is just the beginning of a transformative change to Indy’s public transit. Stay tuned for more.
Know a company in the 9-County Indy region that can use $5k to expand via exports? Spread the word – applications due Fri 2/9! https://t.co/CDjv9vxR7Z
— Jen Pearl (@Jennifer_Pearl1) February 6, 2018
Our resident expert on all things international Jen Pearl makes one final push to help small- and medium-sized businesses go global in 2018.
