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Economic Development

Imminent Mass Layoffs at Yahoo!

Kara Swisher from AllThingsDigital reports of impending layoffs at Yahoo!.  Up to 2k out of 14,000 (14%) employees will be let go tomorrow.

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UI Research Park Wins the 2011 AURP Outstanding Research Park Award

Congrats to Laura Frerichs and her staff on achieving this award!

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US Rep. Schock Raises Doubt About Immediate High Speed Rail Funding

Rep Aaron Shock, a caucus member of Midwest high speed rail advocates, suggests funding will not be immediately available for high speed rail. 

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Bring on the Students

In my role with the UI Research Park, I have the chance to work with students working for large companies, startups, and their own ventures. This summer I had a chance to see some really brilliant students at work doing amazing things. Read on to find out more about some amazing companies ...

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Conference Title Game and why it shouldn’t be in Indianapolis

With the addition of the University of Nebraska, the Big 10 now has twelve teams- the required amount for a lucrative conference championship game.  Indianapolis has been announced as the host of the first Conference Title Game and a few other cities are likely choices (Chicago is probably the #1 contender). However, the cities that are actually home to Big Ten schools should be given the chance to host the event.

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