INNOVATE INDIANA

MARQUEE PROJECT I | SECTION 6
INNOVATION DISTRICT SOUTH BEND
The momentum of technology development technology between vendors could drive
in the Innovation District has been further down costs with deep analysis provided
catalyzed by the RCNI initiative. Since
across industries and functions. The result
the project portfolio was completed,
would be that more organizations would
executives at Ignition Park-based Data Realty look to locate in the region, more students
announced plans to develop the
from Notre Dame with advanced degrees
$14.5 million Analytics Center for
in computer science, math and statistical
Excellence (ACE). Leveraging resources analysis would look to stay here, as would
within Innovation District, and through a more technical talent from IU South Bend
partnership of private sector manufacturers, and other schools. The computing need
the City of South Bend, Graham Allen would drive data center usage which creates
Partners and Data Realty, ACE will provide construction and mechanical related jobs as
advanced manufacturing and supply chain well. The project would serve entities across
analysis specific to a targeted industry the entire region.
cluster within the region.
It is expected that at least twenty direct jobs
Advanced manufacturing and supply
will be created, offering average salaries
chain organization are already prevalent of $100,000, with hundreds or thousands
in the region. ACE would capitalize on the of jobs possible as a result of the analysis
existing data science work being done by bringing new entities to our region. Further
Aunalytics and focus it around using data development of the advanced manufacturing
to make the organizations in our region, industry cluster will spur business attraction
and those considering moving here, the and new investment and jobs in related fields.
most efficient in the world. Data sharing
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE REGION ENGAGED CURRENT TRENDS
STATE OF THE REGION
& QUALITY OF PLACE
VISION & STRATEGY
PROJECTS
STAKEHOLDERS, EXECUTION
& STRUCTURAL CHANGES
BENCHMARKING
& MEASUREMENT
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